MERA Releases New Version of Softswitch for Enhanced Capacity, Better Reliability
May 24, 2005
GTM 2005 (Booth # 52) — May 24, 2005 — MERA Systems, a leading vendor of carrier-grade VoIP solutions, today announced a new release of its MERA VoIP Transit Softswitch (MVTS). MVTS 2.1.10 features many improvements that add to the reliability of the solution, contribute to the SIP capabilities of the softswitch, and provide new efficient methods of statistics collection.
The new product version provides for the system standby redundancy mechanism built around a main and failover MVTS server sharing a single public IP address. In case the primary server stops functioning, the traffic is automatically and almost instantly directed to the backup system. The new MVTS version is easy to deploy and does not impose limitations on the carrier's equipment. It is also convenient for the carrier's clientele, since they deal only with one IP address and no reconfiguration is required on their part if the partner starts using another server.
The new multithreading mechanisms have increased the performance of SIP-HIT, a protocol and codec conversion module, almost twofold. Now a single-server system can handle up to 1000 concurrent calls involving protocol translation. Codec conversion algorithms have also been optimized to provide for better system efficiency and capacity growth. In addition, new licensing policy has been introduced, where codec conversion and SIP-to-H.323 translation licenses can be purchased separately. This approach provides for greater flexibility and delivers extra cost-saving benefits to carriers.
The new MVTS release features an improved call setup method implemented in the SIP HIT, which allows a 30% percent increase in ASR (Average Success Rate). The gain in effectiveness became possible because the SIP-HIT module now performs consecutive call setup attempts for each gateway in the group available on the selected call path, even if the initial call setup attempt fails.
Another enhancement of the new MVTS release is the transfer of extended statistics under the SNMP protocol. The gathered statistics includes data on gateways, dialpeers and routes. Carriers can view the statistics in any format they prefer, including the use of standard SNMP-clients. Altogether, the new MVTS 2.1.10 release features more than 30 enhancements and 20 new parameters.
The trial version of MVTS 2.1.10 is available on our web site www.mera-systems.com at the Downloads section.
About MERA VoIP Transit Softswitch (MVTS)
MERA's MVTS is a carrier-grade softswitch that provides a single interface between multiple IP networks for delivery of end-to-end VoIP communications. It enables safe and secure interconnection with customers and peering partners, protects your network from unauthorized access and DoS attacks, and provides for reliable and cost-effective control of VoIP calls that go through your network. In brief, MVTS is a complete network management solution for VoIP carriers, which combines smart routing, network protection and border control mechanisms all on a single platform.
Today, over 350 carriers in 45+ countries of the world are using the MVTS session controller to enable fast and easy interconnection with peering partners and explore new profit-generating opportunities.
About MERA Systems, Inc.
MERA Systems develops industry-leading IP Telephony products and solutions that enable VoIP carriers and service providers to deliver real-time voice services across packet networks. The MERA solutions offer a powerful combination of efficiency, scalability and rich functionality, bringing added value and revenue-generating opportunities to carriers globally. To date, MERA is a key provider of highly reliable and cost-effective class 4 and class 5 switching platforms, has over 350 customer deployments in 45 countries of the world, and controls 70% of the carrier-grade VoIP market in EMEA countries and about 4% worldwide. For more information, visit us at www.mera-systems.com.
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