MERA Networks, a start-up based in Moscow, announced the forthcoming release of a next generation session border controller designed for the interworking of IP PBXs with the networks of service providers. The new MERA VoIPal can be deployed either on the carrier’s or customer’s side. It performs protocol repair providing vendor specific telephony features and services support, fixes inconsistencies between protocol dialects and converts media codecs to guarantee ready compatibility of carrier/enterprise equipment and correct processing of vendor specific telephony features. The two-way SIP/H.323 translation capabilities provide interworking of multivendor equipment and enable direct IP-to-IP interconnection of service provider networks with SIP and/or H.323-based IP PBX and IP Centrex systems. It also hides network topology and has a built-in firewall functionality .
MERA said its VoIPal is compatible with carrier-grade and enterprise solutions from Alcatel, Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Siemens, VocalTec and a number of others. http://www.mera-voip.com
