BridgePort Networks
BridgePort Networks Why It's Fierce: VoIP's next great leap will be into the wireless market. Bridgeport is poised to take advantage of this opportunity by producing software that connects cellular and corporate networks, enabling mobile phones to run VoIP and cellular voice. Besides trimming mobile phone bills, this technology will allow employees to use their phones while overseas simply by plugging the handset into a computer and using the Internet to make the call. BridgePort Networks recently secured $25 million in new funding after closing $10 million in financing in October 2003. BridgePort's software is being tested at several large phone companies, and it hopes to announce its first major deals this year. What To Look For: BridgePort is shifting its focus to sales. Look for the company to sign partnerships with at least one major carrier or service provider by the end of 2005. |
