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Press Release Archive

This section includes press releases from 2004 to the present.

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

2013

May 8

Metaswitch Networks Announces Project Clearwater
Software innovator contributes cloud-based IMS core platform to an open source project intended to accelerate telco innovation

March 28

Metaswitch Opens New UK Office in Cambridge
Product development team graduates to top academic location

2012

June 13

Metaswitch names Board Chairman, John Lazar, as CEO
Company builds on strengths of Lazar and DeNuccio to further business strategy

May 17

Huawei Selects Metaswitch for PCE and Unified Control Plane Software
Metaswitch provides key components of Huawei’s IP & OTN Synergy strategy

March 5

Metaswitch Demonstrates Control Plane Interoperability of Ethernet over OTN and Multi-Domain Networking
Control Plane technologies enable flexible, reliable and rapid end-to-end service delivery in multi-layer, multi-domain networks

February 7

Metaswitch Demonstrates PCE-Based Software Defined Networking Interoperability
PCE provides an evolutionary approach to SDN, increases flexibility, performance and simplifies operations

February 6

Metaswitch Delivers Software Defined Networking with DC-PCE
New portable Path Computation Element (PCE) software enables network equipment vendors to speed delivery of SDN solutions

2011

December 1

Ray Smets Joins Metaswitch Executive Team
Former Cisco Executive, BellSouth Officer to lead Global Field Operations

June 7

Metaswitch Opens Regional Headquarters in Singapore
Expansion helps meet continued demand for carrier solutions in Asia and the Pacific Islands

May 4

Metaswitch and Tail-f Systems Partner for Advanced Management for Network Protocols
Best-of-breed combination speeds product delivery and lowers risk for manufacturers

April 6

Metaswitch Acquires Colibria
Growing technology portfolio positions company for leadership role in delivering next generation communications and messaging

April 5

Metaswitch Networks Appoints Google and former NetApp Executives to its Board of Directors
Bill Coughran, Google SVP of Engineering, and Jeff Allen, former NetApp CFO, bring expertise in scalable infrastructure, cloud computing technologies and high-growth technology strategy and finance

March 8

Metaswitch Recognized Again as ‘One of the Best Companies to Work For’
Prestigious Listing in The Sunday Times Ranks Metaswitch Highly for Eighth Year in a Row

February 10

Metaswitch Networks Continues to Invest in Global Expansion
Appoints Richard Dorey as VP of sales for EMEA; boosts resources for global product development

February 9

Tejas Networks Selects Metaswitch for MPLS-TP, OTN, and Integrated Control Plane Solutions
Enables Tejas Networks to reduce development cost, deliver future ready control plane solutions.

February 8

Orckit-Corrigent Doubles Up with Metaswitch MPLS-TP and IP/MPLS
Metaswitch Control Plane Solutions enable Orckit-Corrigent to simultaneously support IP/MPLS and MPLS-TP in the same platform

February 8

Metaswitch Networks Showcases MPLS-TP Solution
Successful demonstration and tests of MPLS-TP signaling, OAM, protection and interworking on display at the MPLS and Ethernet Interoperability event

2010

November 15

6WIND and Metaswitch Partner to Deliver Integrated Software for High-Performance Networks
Combination of packet processing, MPLS and IP Routing software provides a complete, pre-integrated control and data plane solution

October 12

GoAhead Software and Metaswitch Expand Partnership with Pre-Integration between embeddedMIND and Metaswitch Protocols
Integration of GoAhead’s embeddedMIND with Metaswitch MPLS and IP Routing Protocol Products Creates a Complete Solution with Dramatic Time-to-Market Impact

October 5

ETRI Drives 4G/LTE Infrastructure with Metaswitch MPLS-TP
ETRI and Metaswitch extend relationship to address 4G/LTE Carrier Ethernet / Packet-Optical Transport System (P-OTS) requirements

September 22

Metaswitch Networks Reports Accelerating Revenue, Profitability and Global Growth
Momentum reflected in expanding base of international customers and increasing investment in innovation

September 14

Metaswitch SIP: Tough Enough for Cobham
Metaswitch’s SIP protocol software selected for the VIS-X Intercom System by Cobham

September 8

Metaswitch Sees Multicore Boom
Customers Increasingly Deploying Metaswitch Network Technologies Products on Multicore Systems; Recent Customer Adoptions Using Cavium Networks' OCTEON Processors Illustrate Trend

June 10

Metaswitch Takes Session Border Controller to SIPit 26
Metaswitch's Session Border Controller and SIP network software products tested at latest SIP Forum interoperability event in Stockholm

June 7

Engineering the next generation of art from science
Metaswitch's Colin Tregenza Dancer wins Royal Academy of Engineering Silver Medal

April 21

Metaswitch Wins Queen's Award for Technology Innovation
The UK's Most Prestigious Business Award Conferred Upon Metaswitch Networks for the Innovation of its MetaSphere Application Server

April 12

Metaswitch Expands OEM Solutions with Another Optical Industry First
Metaswitch delivers the industry's first portable protocol solutions for G.709 OTN

April 12

Metaswitch Kick-Starts Industry Adoption for MPLS-TP
Enables rapid deployment of MPLS-TP control plane solution for system vendors of communication equipment

March 18

Starhome Selects Metaswitch for IMS Technology
Starhome using Metaswitch IMS protocol software products to maintain edge in roaming services

March 9

Metaswitch Enters Service Broker Market with Acquisition of AppTrigger
Leading telecom vendor broadens carrier IP migration solutions and global tier one customer base

February 4

Metaswitch Networks Names Kevin DeNuccio as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Leading telecommunications vendor builds leadership team to match its ambitions

January 13

Metaswitch Rings in the New Decade
Customer and market milestones are defining moments in continued growth

January 11

Celtro Selects Metaswitch MPLS and IP Routing for Mobile Backhaul
Metaswitch MPLS and IP Routing enhances Celtro's mobile backhaul solution set.

2009

December 8

Huawei Partners With Metaswitch For Packet Protocol Software
Metaswitch's IP Routing, MPLS and VPN network protocol solutions to be used in Huawei's next generation packet transport platform

October 21

Metaswitch Innovators Community an Instant Success
Continuous interaction within online community seeds and speeds new VoIP applications

October 20

Metaswitch Networks Demonstrates Continued Industry Leadership with Revalidation of IP Routing Protocol Software at UNH-IOL Lab
University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) testing confirms standards compliance and multi-vendor interoperability.

October 8

Metaswitch Networks Expands Leadership Team
Key Management Additions Support Accelerated Growth and Market Development

October 7

Metaswitch Networks Annual Results Show Revenue Growth, Strong Profitability and Market Share Gains
Telecommunications solutions vendor extends tier one carrier relationships, consolidates divisions into one brand and positions for accelerated growth as the economy recovers

August 18

MetaSwitch Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Stephen Halstead Strengthens Executive Team's Financial and Operational Expertise

April 8

MetaSwitch Innovators Community Targets Open Source Application Development
New business social network and open source community creates opportunity for all MetaSwitch stakeholders to help create the next wave of communications applications

April 7

MetaSwitch Appoints John Lazar as CEO for both Carrier and Network Protocols Divisions
Experienced senior management team in place for next phase of growth

April 7

MetaSwitch Adds Industry Leader, Kevin A. DeNuccio, to Board of Directors
New board member brings leadership experience from Ericsson, Redback, Cisco and Verizon

2008

October 29

MetaSwitch and Data Connection Report Record Revenue and Profits for Fiscal Year 2008
Customer base grows to more than 400 network operators and 250 OEMs

June 16

Force10 Networks Integrates Data Connection's IPv6-enabled OSPFv3 Protocol Stack
DCL's portable OSPFv3 routing solution utilized by FTOS, Force10's operating system that runs entire switch/router product line

June 12

Data Connection's VPLS Solution Selected By Extreme Networks for its BlackDiamond 10808 and 12800 Carrier Ethernet Switches
DCL's industry leading VPLS solution chosen for scale, resilience, and feature richness

March 3

Data Connection Strengthens High Availability Offerings for IP Routing and MPLS Platforms
New feature available with all DCL IP Routing and MPLS solutions provides availability and fault tolerance advancements in the management of configuration information

February 4

Data Connection and MetaSwitch Profits Leap 54%
Telecom software and hardware vendor reports most successful year ever with $21.1M profit on $101.8M revenue

January 15

MetaSwitch Expands Support Facilities for Asia Pacific Customers
New offices in Australia extend time zone coverage

January 14

Francisco Partners and Sequoia Capital make significant investment in Data Connection and MetaSwitch
Sets the Stage for Continued Growth for Telecommunications Software and Solutions Company

2007

June 19

Data Connection Accelerates Interoperability for IMS Applications
DC-SBC's IMS functions utilized at IMS Forum® interoperability test event, Plugfest II

May 30

Data Connection to Participate in IMS Plugfest II Interoperability Event
DCL to prove multi-vendor IMS interoperability with its IMS enabling DC-SBC software

April 30

Data Connection Participates in Global SIP Interoperability Test Event with IMS Enabled DC-SIP
DCL strengthens DC-SIP's interoperability track record at SIPit 20

March 12

Data Connection Expands Its IMS-Enabling Technologies
DCL adds new products and enhancements to its suite of protocol solutions greatly reducing OEM engineering cost, time to market, and risk for development of IMS products

February 5

Data Connection Enhances DC-Megaco/H.248 Solution
DC-Megaco/H.248 adds support for ITU H.248.1v3, including several new features and enhancements for the Gateway Control Protocol

2006

December 6

Data Connection Strengthens GMPLS Offering with End-to-End LSP Recovery
New Feature Available with DC-RSVP-TE Signaling Solution Enables Enhanced Protection and Service Differentiation for Optical Networks

November 27

Data Connection (DCL) and MetaSwitch Celebrate Quarter-Century with 24% Revenue Growth
Accelerating growth driven by Tier 1 carrier deployments and major OEM relationships

November 3

Data Connection Participates in Global SIP Interoperability Test Event, SIPit 19
SIPit 19 Advances Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Technology

May 24

C-DOT, the Indian Telecom Technology Center, Relies on Data Connection for Next Generation Software
C-DOT Selects Data Connection's Complete Suite of Next Generation Protocols for Use in New Range of Telecom Products

January 23

MetaSwitch CTO to Headline Prestigious Lecture Series, Share Firsthand Experience on Technology Access for the Disabled
Chris Mairs to Present 2006 IEE/BCS Turing Lecture on "Lifestyle Access for the Disabled"

2005

November 28

Data Connection (DCL) and MetaSwitch Report Record 30% Revenue Growth, 24th Consecutive Year of Profitability
Telecom vendor sees traction for IMS protocol, switching and applications solutions; MetaSwitch division grows to 40% of total revenue

November 21

MetaSwitch Executive Wins Circle of Excellence Award
Carol Daniels, Marketing Director, is the Second MetaSwitch Employee to be Honored by MultiService Forum

November 18

Industry Veteran Joins Data Connection
Matt Currier, former Director of Sales for NextHop Technologies, Joins Data Connection's Networking Protocols Group

April 25

Data Connection Announces Complete Session Border Controller Software Solution for OEMs
Portable source code solution provides an upgrade path to complete Session Border Controller functionality for routers and softswitches

April 15

Data Connection Participates in Global SIP Interoperability Test Event, SIPit 16
SIPit 16 Advances Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Technology

March 16

MetaSwitch Expands in San Francisco Bay Area
New office doubles West Coast presence, adds custom-built Training Center

March 8

Data Connection SIP Software Supporting Over 1 Billion Calls This Year
Installation With Tellme Networks Powers Nationwide Directory Assistance Calls

January 19

Data Connection's Megaco/H.248 Protocol Stack Selected by Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited
Fujitsu Utilizes DC-Megaco in GeoStream Family of Access Products

2004

November 1

Data Connection and MetaSwitch Report Another Record Year
Telecom vendor sees increased revenue and earnings for 23rd consecutive year

June 17

Data Connection Announces Portable Multicast Routing Software for OEMs
Data Connection publishes technical white paper providing IP multicast overview for OEMs and service providers

June 16

Data Connection demonstrates software for Layer 3 IP VPNs and Re-Routing at SUPERCOMM 2004
Data Connection IP routing and MPLS software used to show wide range of function, also demonstrated by many Data Connection customers.

June 16

Data Connection software demonstrated by Ciena, Chiaro, Native Networks, NEC and Quarry at SUPERCOMM 2004
Data Connection's IP Routing and MPLS solutions employed in the ISOCORE, MPLS and Frame Relay Alliance / MSF and OIF demos at SUPERCOMM 2004

May 3

Agere Systems, Data Connection to Provide Integrated Software That is Expected to Save Communications Equipment Industry Millions of Dollars
Solutions use MPLS and ATM technologies for next-generation multiservice networks; agreement can accelerate deployment of affordable broadband services by up to nine months

April 27

Data Connection and Interpeak Unveil Embedded IP Routing Software Solution
Partnership between leading suppliers of IP Routing, MPLS and IPv4/IPv6 TCP/IP software creates advanced OS-independent IP routing solution