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Network Functions Virtualization Is Unstoppable; The telecom industry is set to change forever as it shifts to a cloud-based, software-centric future, says Metaswitch VP(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SINGAPORE -- COMMUNICASIA (Stand 1D2-04) - "Telecom operators have achieved unstoppable momentum in network functions virtualization (NFV) and software defined networking (SDN), and this rapid movement toward software-centricity will define the industry for the remainder of this decade," said Dave Ashby, Metaswitch's VP of Asia Pacific sales, at the opening of CommunicAsia's exhibit hall. "Metaswitch is part of that momentum, as we've demonstrated with efforts like Project Clearwater. We are helping operators shift away from solutions that tightly couple software with proprietary hardware, and generate new revenues based on more flexible, elastic and responsive networks." The discussion of how NFV and SDN will change telco networks will roll on later today, at 15:25 SGT, when Metaswitch Solutions Director Aaron Sipper participates in the Broadband Evolution track of the main CommunicAsia conference program. Sipper's panel discussion will explore the declining role of proprietary hardware in the shift toward software-centric telco networks. There are also several technologies on display at the Metaswitch stand (1D2-04), where delegates can see why Metaswitch calls itself "the brains of the new global network": - The world's first public demonstrations of Project Clearwater, the open source IMS core initiative released last month, and Metaswitch's Active PCE Controller for Carrier SDN - Perimeta, the only session border controller architected for NFV, fresh from its extraordinary success in independent performance testing by Miercom - Demos of Metaswitch solutions for hosted business services, UC and network management, which are also running throughout the show For a sales meeting or media inquiries on site at CommunicAsia, contact Cory Boller ([email protected]) at +1-510-710-5663. About Metaswitch Networks Metaswitch is powering the transition of communication networks into a cloud-based, software-centric future. With a reputation earned by solving tough technical problems, Metaswitch develops openly programmable solutions that run on standard hardware or in virtualized environments and act as the key control points in elastic voice, video and data networks. Hundreds of network operators worldwide defend, extend and brand their business by building on Metaswitch to deliver a reliable, scalable, and immersive communications experience. For more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Contacts: Metaswitch Networks: Carol Daniels, +1 (510) 589-5074, [email protected] Global PR Agency: David Evans, Cohesive Communications, +44 (0) 1291 626200, [email protected] Copyright 2013 Metaswitch Networks. "Metaswitch" is a registered trademark. Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.com on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). (c) 2013 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |