The BroadSoft Xtended Developers Program supports third party development to extend the value of the BroadWorks platform. The program promotes and evangelizes the BroadWorks Xtended Services Interfaces.

It provides the following:

• A web portal for access to information and tools on various application programming interfaces (APIs).

• Access to a BroadWorks system allowing third-party developers to test and experiment their applications.

• Forums for developer interaction and to provide answers on how to use BroadWorks APIs.

• Sample applications showing how these APIs work and how to integrate them with Internet services.

BroadWorks is a VoIP applications platform and allows service providers to offer revenue-generating enhanced voice applications. BroadWorks application offerings include Hosted PBX, IP Centrex, Business Trunking, Mobile PBX, and Residential Broadband. BroadWorks is a standards-based, next-generation platform and supports leading protocols such as SIP. Deployed at the network core, BroadWorks provides features through multiple architectures, including Softswitch, Class 5, and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). BroadWorks delivers these features with unmatched interoperability, back office capabilities, redundancy, and scalability. BroadWorks is deployed in the most incumbent networks worldwide, offering carriers the most innovative VoIP applications and a compelling return on investment.

BroadWorks Applications

BroadWorks applications provide a cohesive set of communication features aimed at specific market needs. Applications include media-based features such as voice mail, fax mail, auto attendant, and personal calling features like selective call forwarding, N way conferencing, simultaneous ring, and click-to-dial. From a single system, BroadWorks can support any single or combination of the following applications:

Hosted PBX- A network-based telephony application that provides IP dial tone, personal and group calling features, and web-configurable service management equivalent to an IP PBX.

• Offers greater deployment flexibility without the investment, maintenance, and overhead of a traditional PBX.
• Can be rolled out to specific sites, or across multiple sites to replace and/or complement existing premise equipment.

IP Centrex- Calling features (e.g., call forward, voice mail, instant conferencing, etc.) equivalent to typical Centrex offering, often provided with bundled access, Internet connectivity and other data services.

Mobile PBX- Enables providers to overlay enhanced PBX features such as screening, hunt groups, and extension dialing for mobile handsets. Provides a integrated feature set for a user’s desk phone and mobile phone. Functions over existing 2G and wireless networks such as GSM and CDMA. Also functions through the IMS architecture.

Residential Broadband Voice- POTS replacement service that provides basic and enhanced personal calling features over broadband access. Meets regulatory requirements for primary and secondary line service.

Business Trunking- Provides connectivity and network services for premises equipment such as a PBX, IP PBX, and Key Telephone Systems. Enables service delivery over integrated IP access networks. Also, enables providers to overlay enhanced features such as Mobility, Hunt Groups, and messaging for users behind premises equipment. Can serve as the first step in an enterprise’s transition to fully hosted voice.

IP Centrex- Calling features (e.g., call forward, voice mail, instant conferencing, etc.) equivalent to typical Centrex offering, often provided with bundled access, Internet connectivity and other data services.

Mobile PBX- Enables providers to overlay enhanced PBX features such as screening, hunt groups, and extension dialing for mobile handsets. Provides a integrated feature set for a user’s desk phone and mobile phone. Functions over existing 2G and wireless networks such as GSM and CDMA. Also functions through the IMS architecture.