MetaSwitch Offers Stability to Service Providers Affected by Recent Turmoil among Next Generation Switch Vendors
ALAMEDA, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-May 6, 2003-In the midst of industry uncertainty caused by recent layoffs, mergers, takeovers and closures among next generation switch vendors including CopperCom, Convergent Networks and Santera Systems, MetaSwitch today announced that it is offering a migration solution for service providers looking for a financially and organizationally stable technology partner.
For service providers concerned about the future of their current vendor, MetaSwitch provides an immediate, proven product solution backed up by the exceptional support and financial stability of a profitable company that has been successfully supplying leading edge communications technology since 1981.
Specifically, the MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch provides TDM and packet-based Class 5 capabilities that meet or surpass those of the CopperCom CSX Media Gateway and CopperController Softswitch, the Convergent Networks ICS2000 Media Gateway, ICSX Call Management Server and ICSG Signaling Gateway and the SanteraOne systems.
Service providers doubt the ability of many start-up next generation vendors to succeed as independent players, and therefore to offer long-term support. In contrast, MetaSwitch, a division of employee-owned Data Connection Limited (DCL), benefits from a stable, private ownership structure, which has generated continuous growth in revenue and profits every year since the company was founded in 1981.
The MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch has already been deployed in over 15 carrier networks, and provides both legacy and broadband interfaces, including GR-303, VoATM and VoIP as well as advanced Web-based subscriber services. Service providers are able to simultaneously serve customers in multiple networks with over 80 Class 5 features and services.
The MetaSwitch VP3500 is easy to deploy and scales from 400 to over 250,000 subscribers in a single rack.
"Our customers recognize that not every vendor will survive the current economic downturn," said Ian Ferguson, Chairman and Founder of MetaSwitch and Data Connection. "They therefore turn to us, not only as a supplier of superb next generation technology, but as a strategic long-term partner with the financial and organizational strength required to survive and prosper."
Service providers are encouraged to contact Andy Randall, General Manager, at (510) 748-8230 or ahr@metaswitch.com.
About MetaSwitch
MetaSwitch, a division of Data Connection, is the result of 21 years of experience supplying leading-edge technology to the telecommunications industry. Data Connection's track record of consistent profitability ensures long-term commitment to product development and customer support.
The MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch offers service providers an immediate solution for broadband (VoIP and/or VoATM) and POTS service and a future-proof "softswitch" architecture for enhanced applications.
MetaSwitch has offices in Alameda, CA, Dallas, TX and Reston, VA in the US and London, Chester and Edinburgh in the UK.
For more information, see www.\b metaswitch\b0 .com.
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