Telecoms Systems & VocalTec
Trunking - Essentra™ CX Media Gateway Controller/SS7-Enabled SIP Gateway
Essentra™ CX media gateway controller is a scalable, carrier-grade SIP-based
MGC that offers high-quality voice services, carrier-grade reliability and
maximum service flexibility. With its open interfaces to non-proprietary media
devices and application servers, Essentra™ CX facilitates the creation of
best-of-breed network solutions.
Features:
- Intelligent and flexible call routing maximizes business opportunities and network efficiency
- Vendor neutrality facilitates integration within multi-vendor network environments
- Carrier-grade reliability based on NEBS certified hardware and full component redundancy ensures 99.999% availability
- Enhanced scalability enables cost-effective incremental growth of ports, call capacity and services

Peering - Essentra™ EX Peering Manager and Session Controller
The Essentra™ EX Peering Manager provides a secured interconnection
between disparate VoIP networks. Essentra™ EX can be deployed seamlessly
with any softswitch platform and provides enhanced call-routing capabilities
enabling the support of complex routing policies that maximize network
performance and reduce transport costs in both small and large voice over
packet networks.
Features:
- Protocol interworking and conversion enable seamless connectivity between SIP and H.323 networks
- Peering, routing and traffic flow control enable “on-the-fly” routing changes for minimized routing costs and optimal QoS
- Security features provide a single point of entry to the network and mask network internals from rival carriers
- Registration and routing services to SIP gateways from improved traffic quality and call completion

Applications - Essentra™ BAX Application Server
The Essentra™ BAX Application Server offers service providers an efficient
solution for delivering broadband VoIP services, with the capability of scaling
up to millions of subscribers over time.
Features:
- Broad range of subscriber calling features creates new revenue-generating opportunities
- Enhanced scalability enables gradual growth of subscriber base while maintaining entry-level cost efficiencies
- Carrier-grade availability ensures maximum network utilization and service usage
- Fully customizable web-based management at administrator and subscriber levels facilitates management and monitoring, while lowering operating costs
- Proven interoperability with leading SIP devices and Megaco/H.248 access gateways facilitates quick and easy deployment