Sonus Networks sets up development unit

Sonus Networks, the $171 million US-based supplier of Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure to long distance carriers, has set up its development unit and regional support centre in Bangalore.

The India centre will concentrate on development of VoIP applications, specifically, software design and quality assurance services in support of Sonus' product portfolio.

The centre will employ 50 professionals in the first year with plans to ramp this upto 100 by two years time.

Said Mike Eastep, VP, Sonus Networks: "The internet and telecom market is developing rapidly. We believe that India is well poised for leadership in emerging next-generation technologies such as VoIP. By expanding our presence in this region, we are adding engineering capabilities to support increasing demand we are seeing from our customers for rapid product development and global support."

Sonus' expansion in India will extend its current engineering development and customer support centres in the US and UK and complements its customer support centre in Japan.

Added Eastep: "This centre also places us in close proximity to our customers, enabling us to better understand and therefore tailor solutions that meet our customers' needs."