MetaSwitch:Carrier-class softswitch and applications solutions

MetaSwitch is making a compelling case for itself as the leading provider of Class 5 softswitches. Stéphane Téral, principal analyst, Infonetics Research

WHAT THE INDUSTRY IS SAYING

"We believe MetaSwitch is well-positioned to maintain its leadership position in the $2.0 billion market for next-generation switching equipment."

- Ken Muth, Senior Telecom Equipment Analyst, Robert W. Baird & Co.

"The MetaSwitch VP3500 Series threatens the competition as the product offers significant deployment flexibility and has established substantial traction.

…MetaSwitch has a solid lead in the VoIP space through numerous live deployments. MetaSwitch is also the first Class 5 replacement switch maker to offer integrated IP Centrex.

…MetaSwitch's experience in deploying packet-based voice systems in the past two years puts it significantly ahead of competitors, such as Tekelec and CopperCom"

- Joe McGarvey, Senior Analyst, Current Analysis (December 2004)

"MetaSwitch is the leading independent player in the Class 5 softswitch space. The industry has yet to come across another vendor in the Class 5 market with MetaSwitch's combination of strengths."

- Jon Arnold, VoP Equipment Program Leader, Frost & Sullivan

"MetaSwitch… grabbed first place with a strong quarter, gaining 58% of revenue and 62% of port shipments."

- Kevin Mitchell, Senior Analyst, Infonetics Research

Next Gen Voice Products Q3 2004

"The pulver100 includes private companies in the communications sector that have substantial real-world deployments and enjoy significant growth rates. MetaSwitch has demonstrated that it meets those criteria."

- Jeff Pulver, President and CEO, pulver.com®

"MetaSwitch is taking the right approach by offering a combination of legacy equivalence and a distributed softswitch architecture with low-cost media gateways."

- Danny Briere, CEO, TeleChoice

"MetaSwitch has built a solid reputation and loyal customer base."

- Danny Klein, Senior Analyst, Yankee Group

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

"MetaSwitch is the only softswitch with a proven track record of over 18 months of delivering real Class 5 services over IP networks. With the recent bankruptcies and acquisition activity among switch vendors, we were particularly impressed with MetaSwitch's long-term stability as a profitable, privately-held company with over 20 years of success."

- Jonathon V. Harlan, CEO, Aeneas Internet & Telephone

"MetaSwitch is the vendor we believe is most capable of providing the full set of services our small business customers require, with a carrier-grade voice over broadband architecture. Initially, we looked at MetaSwitch for their impressive technology, but we have since come to appreciate the quality of support that they offer."

- Kidd Filby, Vice President of Network Engineering, Arrival Communications

"We selected MetaSwitch for their technical leadership in the Class 5 softswitch space. We see our new softswitch in our network for many years to come, and are pleased to have found a vendor who will be there just as long."

- Wayne Dixon, General Manager, Progressive Rural Telephone Co-Op

"The MetaSwitch worked as promised out of the box, and came with the support of a superb dedicated engineer who guided us through every step of the turn-up process."

- Josh Ploude, Vice President of Network Operations, PCS1

"We have been working with MetaSwitch for several months, and have been impressed by their technology and the depth of expertise… Our experience has validated our selection of MetaSwitch as the leading Class 5 softswitch vendor."

- Chris Davidson, General Manager, Tri County Telephone.