MetaSwitch Ready to Assist CopperCom, Convergent Networks and Santera Systems Customers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2003 MetaSwitch Offers Stability to Service Providers Affected by Recent Turmoil among Next Generation Switch Vendors In the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of industry uncertainty caused by recent layoffs, mergers, takeovers and closures among next generation switch vendors including CopperCom, Convergent Networks and Santera san·te·ra n. A priestess of Santeria. [American Spanish, from Spanish, feminine of santero, cult priest; see santero.] Systems, MetaSwitch today announced that it is offering a migration solution for service providers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. 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 Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry since 1981. Specifically, the MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch provides TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. and packet-based Class 5 capabilities that meet or surpass those of the CopperCom CSX CSX Chessie Seaboard Multiplier (railroad transportation company) CSX Cayman Islands Stock Exchange CSX Changsha, China (Airport Code) CSX Cardiac-Specific Homeobox CSX Seaboard Coastline Railroad Media Gateway and CopperController Softswitch, the Convergent Networks ICS (1) (Internet Connection Sharing) A Windows feature that enables two or more computers to share one Internet connection. First introduced in Windows 98 Second Edition, sharing is accomplished with network address translation (NAT), which is the common method. 2000 Media Gateway, ICSX Call Management Server and ICSG ICSG International Copper Study Group Signaling Gateway A network device that converts control signals from one format to another. For example, a SIGTRAN signaling gateway converts SS7 signals of the PSTN to SIGTRAN for transport over IP. Contrast with media gateway. See SIGTRAN. 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 (1) (Digital Command Language) Digital's standard command language for the VMS operating system on its VAX series. (2) (Data Compression L ), 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.metaswitch.com. Data Connection and MetaSwitch are trademarks of Data Connection Limited and Data Connection Corporation. Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright (C) 2003 Data Connection Limited |
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