Metaswitch Cites Accelerating Deployments of Class 5 Packet Voice Switching

Metaswitch reported accelerating adoption of its VP3500 Series Class 5 Softswitch among its target customer base of independent and competitive telephone companies. During Q2, sixteen units were shipped for $5.9 million in revenue, more than all its competitors combined, according to Infonetics Research. The next generation voice products market, including Class 5 packet switches, softswitches and media gateways, is forecast to grow from $1.3B in 2003 to $4.8B in 2007. Based on Infonetics Research’s latest quarterly report, Metaswitch claims 58% of total revenue in the Class 5 Packet Switch category. http://www.metaswitch.com