The new services include IBM WebSphere IP Multimedia Subsystem Connector, IBM WebSphere Presence Server and IBM WebSphere Telecom Web Services Server. IBM is also enhancing its Eclipse-based Rational Unified Service Creation Environment with a new Rational Unified Process plug-in for IMS and associated converged HTTP/SIP application development tools to help enable the creation of converged services.
 
Also released today is IBM's Intel-based system, System x3650T, designed to be optimized for the telecommunications environment. Supporting telecommunications applications such as VoIP, IMS, IPTV, telecom network infrastructure and gateways, System x3650T may also be deployed for virtually any application.
 
"IBM’s goal with software, systems and services is to help our telecom clients provide the latest and best new services to their customers," says Tim Greisinger, director of communications sector for IBM Software Group. "With IBM's experience in service oriented architecture and IP technology deployment we can extend our core expertise to help service providers cut time to market with innovative new products."

Source: Thwhir