
GenBand (NexTone)
NexTone SBC – Session Border Control
The main reason for using an SBC is to obtain security, functionality, performance and flexibility.
NexTone supports interoperability and interworking with other VoIP softswitches, media gateways and application servers using a variety of protocols to transport, encrypt and encode IP traffic.
The following functions are supported by the SBC:
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NAT Traversal
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CDR Generation
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Media Routing
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Call Quality Verification
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Service Level Agreement assurance
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SIP to H.323 Conversion and vice versa
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Topology Hiding/IP Masking
NexTone MSX – Multiprotocol Session Exchange
The Multiprotocol Session Exchange provides a routing engine that enables the provisioning of advanced IP-IP session routing, session policy enforcement and flexible dial plan management.
The following functions are supported by the MSX:
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Least Cost Routing
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Multi-stage Policy Enforcement
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Rate and Limit Call Volume per End Point, Virtual Port or Region
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Adaptive Routing based on Bandwidth and QoS
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Routing based on Priority, Utilization Factors, Call Completion Ratio, Route Profit and Quality Measurements
NexTone RSM – Real-time Session Manager
The Real-time Session Manager provides the tools to manage routes and rates in order to maximize margins and quality control on a real-time basis.
The following functions are supported by the RSM:
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Network Provisioning
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Technical and Business Reporting
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Advanced Least Cost Routing Policies and Management
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Traffic Alarms based on pre-configured parameters
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Traffic Rating

The GenBand (legacy NexTone Communications, Inc.) Session Border Control
The NexTone Session Border Control is the most deployed SBC by wholesale voice carriers around the world. For VoIP Peering, the NexTone SBC is highly regarded as robust with advanced session management features that optimize the exchange of voice and multimedia sessions across an IP network.
