Broadcom (News - Alert), a semiconductor specialist, recently revealed that it will soon be unveiling a new voice over internet protocol (VoIP) switch system. With the growth of mobile device use straining networks, the new line will specifically be targeted for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

The StrataConnect Series, Broadcom’s new line of switch system-on-a-chip (SoC), will allow for the Layer 2 and Layer 3’s to combine and with the growing number of VoIP deployments, the StrataConnect Series will feature advanced security. The new series will have four new switches, BCM53333, BCM BCM53334, BCM53344 and the BCM53346, which will sample volume production for the first half of 2013.

The new SoC will also feature LED intensity controls along with an ARM (News - Alert)-based CPU on-chip. Other main features will include scalable table sizes, 16 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) physical layer transceivers (PHYs), 10 GbE and high-performance CPU units.

"For small to medium businesses, cloud services have quickly become a critical way to deliver leading technology without the complexity of big IT," said Derek Lam, Netgear (News - Alert) vice president of Engineering, SMB Switching and Wireless, in a statement. "As a result, scalable switching solutions with advanced features are now more important than ever. It is essential that semiconductor suppliers address these trends with products optimized for SMB networks."

VoIP switches are quickly becoming a vital part of every next generation platform as it’s a fully integrated solution needed in order to deliver VoIP-based services. Having a VoIP switch in place, while once considered a choice, is now a necessity for organizations throughout the globe.

Sippy Software knows how crucial the implementation of a VoIP switch really is and has recently unveiled a new robust payment solution. The initial target audience for the latest innovation will most likely be IP service providers and telecommunications operators, or really anyone looking to take their business to the next level.

The new platform offering from the VoIP switch provider will come will a multitude of capabilities including the ability to select different add-ons and upgrades depending on individual needs. It will also come with a variety of Class 4 and Class 5 functions and can complete 7,000 simultaneous calls per license.

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