- TelcoBridges has achieved certification of its Tmedia media gateway software for integration with Metaswitch's CFS session border controller software, making Tmedia the only certified media gateway partner.
- Tmedia for Metaswitch is now available and can be purchased as a software upgrade for existing Tmedia gateways or as a factory integrated solution. It offers features comparable to Metaswitch's UMG gateway.
- Migrating from a Metaswitch gateway like UMG to Tmedia for Metaswitch can be done in steps, starting with adding a Tmedia gateway controlled by CFS while the trunks remain on the UMG, then moving trunks over incrementally until the UMG is retired
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Tmedia for Metaswitch Certification- an FAQ Session
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Introductions
Alan D Percy
Chief Marketing Officer
TelcoBridges
alan.percy@telcobridges.com
Austin Spreadbury
Principal Program Manager
at Microsoft
4. TelcoBridges Today
• Manufacturer of VoIP gateways and
session border controller software for
telecom carriers
• Privately held
• Profitable
• Founded in 2002
• Headquarters: Boucherville, Canada
• Hardware & software R&D as well as
production of its products in Montreal
• Sales/Marketing/Support:
Boucherville, Buffalo, Hong Kong, Turkey,
Vietnam
• 24/7 technical support
Confidential
TelcoBridges HQ
138 de la Barre
Boucherville, QC
Canada
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Metaswitch, a Microsoft company
• Metaswitch is a Microsoft company, acquired
in July 2020, and part of Azure for Operators,
in the Strategic Missions and Technologies
group
• We have served the telecommunications
market for more than 25 years
• We are bringing the power of cloud to future-
proof telco networks, driving down costs and
opening new revenue streams
• We continue to sell our products and solutions
such as CFS direct to operators worldwide
• We will meet our customers where they are, on
hardware, virtual or cloud platforms
• We will provide a path forward to cloud for
those that want it, alongside hybrid and on-
premises options
7. What was Announced?
• TelcoBridges has achieved
certification of Tmedia for
Metaswitch CFS
• Making TelcoBridges the only
certified media gateway partner
• “Tmedia for Metaswitch”
is available NOW
• Software upgrade to existing Tmedia
• Factory integrated
• Sold and supported directly by
TelcoBridges
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Why certify Tmedia?
• Partnerships key to multi-vendor telco networks
• TelcoBridges well respected vendor with
existing Metaswitch deployments
• Media gateways deep in core of network
• Tmedia certification represents deep level of integration
• Feature set comparable to Metaswitch UMG
• Comprehensively tested to ensure interoperability with CFS
• Integrated with Metaswitch monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Metaswitch and TelcoBridges both support combined solution
10. What is a Tmedia Media Gateway?
What are the different models?
What interfaces/scales are available?
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11. Tmedia Product Line
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Confidential
Low Capacity High Density High Scalability
Model TMG800 TMG3200 TMG7800
T1/E1 1-16 64 1,024
DS3 -
3
48
OC3/STM-1 -
1
16
Ethernet Ports 6 5 48
12. Tmedia Performance
TMG800 TMG3200 TMG7800
High Performance
(SS7 to SIP)
60 CCPS /
140 CAPS
90 CCPS /
230 CAPS
750 CCPS /
1200 CAPS
• Best performance
High Availability 1+1 1+1 1+1, N+1 • Best HA option
Integrated signalling
SS7, SIGTRAN, ISDN, CAS, SIP,
SIP-I, SIP-T, H.248
Yes Yes Yes • Most integrated platform
Full channel capacity
G.711, G.723.1, G.726, G.729ab,
T.38
Yes Yes Yes • Predictable performance
Web-based OAM&P, CLI,
REST API and SNMP
Yes Yes Yes
• Easy to install and
configure
TB Analytics
Test Call, Call Trace, signaling
capture, call recording
Yes Yes Yes
• Leading network
diagnostic tools
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14. Tmedia in network context
• Protocols
• Controlled by CFS over H.248
• including support for some Metaswitch
proprietary packages
• SIGTRAN backhaul (M2UA, IUA)
• TDM for access and network side,
e.g. T1 CAS, PRI, ISUP
• SS7 links
• RTP and RTCP for VoIP media
• Alarms reported via MetaView
Server
• Always-on diagnostics sent in real
time to SAS
Tmedia
H.248
SIGTRAN
(M2UA, IUA)
access-side TDM
network-side TDM
SS7 signaling links
RTP, RTCP
alarms
always-on
diagnostics
CFS/AGC
/MGC
MetaView
Server
MetaView
SAS
Tmedia
TBanalytics
HTTP: / RESTful API
15. What would a migration from a Metaswitch gateway
to TelcoBridges look like?
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16. Migration: CFS+UMG to CFS+Tmedia
• Metaswitch tools used to export config from
CFS/UMG system
• TelcoBridges PS team carries out/supports
commissioning of new Tmedia and migration
process
• Repeat for multiple gateways
CFS
UMG
CFS
UMG Tmedia
CFS
UMG Tmedia
CFS
Tmedia
1 2 3
1. Add Tmedia, controlled by CFS
• not active yet
• configuration mapped from UMG
2. Move trunks from UMG to Tmedia
• incrementally or as flash-cut
• configuration updated on CFS
3. Retire UMG (now redundant)
17. Migration: Integrated System to CFS+Tmedia
• Combined option not available
• New first step (Metaswitch PS) to get to starting
point of CFS+UMG migration, then use that
process
• Metaswitch tools used to export config from
CFS/UMG system
• TelcoBridges PS team carries out/supports
commissioning of new Tmedia and migration
process
CFS
UMG
CFS
UMG Tmedia
CFS
UMG Tmedia
CFS
Tmedia
2 3 4
1. Migrate IS to CFS+UMG
• existing Metaswitch service (ISSplitMigration)
• converts IS to UMG and adds new CFS controlling it
2. Add Tmedia, controlled by CFS
• not active yet
• configuration mapped from UMG
3. Move trunks from UMG to Tmedia
• incrementally or as flash-cut
• configuration updated on CFS
4. Remove UMG (now redundant)
IS
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Tmedia for Metaswitch
• Adds :
• Service Assurance Server integration
• Additional H.248 packages
• SIGTRAN backhaul
• Extensions to TDM Signaling capabilities
• Conferencing/Lawful Intercept features
• Certification Testing
• Migration tools and documentation
• Available now
• Feature-key access (field upgrade)
20. Is Tmedia a feature-for-feature replacement for
Metaswitch UMG?
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21. Product Differences
Metaswitch UMG
• 48xT1/E1, 24xDS3 or 8xOC3/STM1
per blade pair, up to six pairs per
chassis
• GR-303 support
• No R2
• Service Assurance Server (SAS)
• Metaswitch UMG ESA (Emergency
Standalone)
• 1+1 HA, with optical APS
• Can be combined with CFS into
Integrated System
Tmedia for Metaswitch
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• Scales 1xDS1 to 16xOC3/STM1
• GR-303 on Roadmap
• R2 Signaling
• TBanalytics + SAS
• No ESA – requires use of Metaswitch
ESA Proxy
• 1+1 and N+1 High Availability,
with optical APS
• Stand-alone 1U device or
rack-mount system
22. What are the use cases for
Tmedia for Metaswitch?
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23. Use Cases
Tmedia for Metaswitch Use Cases:
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Ideally suited for existing and new Metaswitch CFS networks requiring connectivity to
SS7 networks, TDM interconnect, subscriber DS1, DS3, and STM1 interfaces
Scalable offering for small, medium, and large solutions
Alternative to Metaswitch 2510/3510 and ATCA-based media gateways
Excellent fit for expansions/additions to UMG gateway installations
Long-term solution, backed by TelcoBridges’ “no End-of-Life” policy
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HKT Case Study
Summary:
• HKT is one of the largest Telecommunications
Service Provider in Hong Kong
• Aging TDM equipment was becoming difficult to maintain with spare parts becoming
scarce
• Upgrade plan required high-reliability and must be transparent to end-customers
• Replaced TDM switches with combination of Metaswitch CFS and TelcoBridges
Tmedia Gateways
• Customization work reduced complexity and improved reliability
• New platform is easier to maintain and manage, offering new IP-based services
• Reduction in power usage will save over $2 million/year and earn green awards
Read Case study: https://telcobridges.com/case-study-hkt-ip-network-transformation/
26. What are the details on TelcoBridges
“No End of Life” policy?
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TelcoBridges End-of-Life Policy
• TelcoBridges has made it a policy not to End-of-Life (EOL) its products.
• To date, TelcoBridges has never yet discontinued any of its products.
• The company continues to support all of the telecom equipment it has
sold since it was founded in 2002.
• TelcoBridges builds strong relationships with only the best suppliers that
can also commit to a no-EOL policy.
• TelcoBridges takes care to craft long-term supply agreements with its
suppliers so that it can avoid circumstances that might result in EOL
announcements.
• However, if such a situation should arise, the company has developed a
generous EOL plan that guides its customers through a transition from
their legacy equipment to new devices.
28. Where can I find documentation for
Tmedia for Metaswitch?
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30. What are the Support Options for
Tmedia for Metaswitch?
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Support Options
Includes HW-SUPPORT
HW-SUPPORT
24-7
PS9-5, 9-5 Professional
Services
Products Hardware Hardware
Any. ProSBC or HW-SUPPORT
required
SBC License No No No
Response
Time
8 hours 1 hour Pre-scheduling recommended
Availability Standard support 9×5 Emergency support 24×7 9×5
Access Means Email/chat
Telephone/
email/chat
Telephone/email/chat
Training No No No
Standard SupportSoftware Upgrades Yes Yes No
Hardware Warranty Yes Yes No
Professional Services No No Yes
Expires 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Price 10% /Unit/Year 15% /Unit/Year
$1,048
/5 Hours
32. How do I get trained on
Tmedia for Metaswitch?
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34. How do we order Tmedia for Metaswitch?
Complete the form on
https://telcobridges.com/metaswitch
or
email: sales@telcobridges.com
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35. How do we refer a prospect to TelcoBridges?
https://telcobridges.com/referral/
or
sales@telcobridges.com
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36. Where to Learn More
Tmedia for Metaswitch Networks
Landing Page
• Summary of Announcement
• Link to Press Release
• Use cases
• Information on Tmedia Products
• Links to product documentation
and support information
• Form to request assistance
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https://telcobridges.com/metaswitch
37. Video Library on YouTube
• ProSBC Training Modules
• Recorded webinars
• How-to Tutorials
• Customer interviews
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Recorded podcasts
• And more…
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youtube.com/telcobridges