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softswitch Last modified: Wednesday, April 03, 2002
Short for software switch, a softswitch is an API that is used to bridge a traditional PSTN and VoIP by linking PSTN to IP networks and managing traffic that contains a mixture of voice, fax, data and video. Softswitches are able to process the signaling for all types of packet protocols. Softswitch is a software-based switching platform, which is opposed to traditional hardware-based switching center technology. Softswitches also are based on open systems, another difference between them and traditional proprietary hardware switching systems. Softswitch is also called media gateway controller, call agent and gatekeeper. Sponsored listings Enterprise IP Telephony Guide - Discover Pure IP Unified Communications Solutions. Download a Free Enterprise IP Telephony eBook to Help Plan, Implement & Deploy Your System Today!
International Softswitch Consortium Home page of the forum for the worldwide advancement of softswitch interoperability. Softswitch Defined Precise features and target markets still fuzzy, but softswitch is starting to come into focus.	Related Categories Internet Telephony Telecommunications Related Terms Internet telephony POTS PSTN Shopping softswitch Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Sport and Outdoor 4 Store Offers Lighting 1 Store Offers Books 2 Model Matches