MERA VoIP Transit Softswitch (MVTS)

Last Updated: August 18, 2011

Definition - What does MERA VoIP Transit Softswitch (MVTS) mean?

The MERA VoIP Transit Softswitch (MVTS) is a carrier-class program developed by MERA Systems Inc. and designed for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) carrier businesses.

MVTS includes both gatekeeper and proxy functionality, which helps to provide both smooth and flexible traffic management. The MVTS session controller also ensures smooth peering of VoIP networks.

Techopedia explains MERA VoIP Transit Softswitch (MVTS)

The MVTS is a comprehensive solution designed to simplify network infrastructure and efficiently handle high-volume IP telephony transit across the carrier’s network. MVTS supports a number of protocols, including:

H.323 v.2
H.245 v.7
H.225 v.4
SIP v.2 (RFC 2543 bis)
RTP/RTCP
T.38
T.120
SNMP v.1
MD5
CHAP
RADIUS authentification
RADIUS accounting

There are two types of MVTS architecture available:

Single-Server MVTS Architecture: Has a system traffic throughput capacity ranging from 30 to 1,500 concurrent calls per server in E1 multiples
Two- and Three-Level Cluster Architecture: Has a capacity ranging between 4,500 and 4,000 simultaneous call sessions

MVTS is a full-fledged softswitch that provides the following functionality:

Static and dynamic endpoint servicing
Two way H.323/SIP translation and conversion of media codecs to ensure interoperability with variegated networks and equipment
Call detail records and RADIUS application program interface for simple integration with billing systems
Load balancing and bandwidth management for efficient use of network resources
A carrier-grade solution that is fully redundant and scalable up to 40,000 simultaneous calls
Elaborate call routing based on the embedded routing engine and on the external RADIUS-aided method

MERA Systems changed its name to ALOE Systems Inc. in 2010.