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Freescale Semiconductor introduces a comprehensive silicon and software solution for the rapid creation of multi-service business gateway “MSBG” equipment combining data, security, voice and fax services

The solution integrates Freescale’s (News - Alert) VortiQa Security Application Software and D2 Technologies’ embedded vPort VoIP software, as well as virtualization support from Green Hills Software for the potential incorporation of additional services.

According to the release, enterprise branch offices and small and medium businesses “SMBs” are turning to managed services business models that allow them to rent a box and subscribe to managed services. In addition to saving procurement costs, original design manufacturers “ODMs” also have the ability to shift expenses from capital to operational expenditures.

The Freescale solution was designed to help original equipment manufacturers “OEMs” speed and simplify the development of MSBG equipment. Freescale’s QorIQ processors deliver ultra-high performance to enable the flexibility and scalability to run a large number of services simultaneously. Products based on the MSBG solution can run security applications on one core while running office applications on a second core, giving service providers the flexibility to easily add or subtract office features.

D2 Technologies’ (News - Alert) embedded vPort software allows the solution to deliver the high voice quality, efficiently tuned system implementation and broad OS support necessary for manufacturers to incorporate VoIP capabilities in their MSBG products.

“The introduction of the joint Freescale-D2 MSBG solution to the market is timely, as an increasing number of small- to medium-size businesses are choosing to deploy a single, integrated device to replace legacy equipment,” said Doug Makishima (News - Alert), chief operating officer for D2 Technologies. “Additionally, market studies are showing a steady increase in the SMB market’s migration to VoIP technology. OEMs and ODMs looking for a rapid and cost-effective way to tap into these trends now have a solution based on multicore processors that shortens the development cycle for high-performance and economical offerings.”

The QorIQ P1020 processor provides cost and performance scalability to support different product SKUs and multiple users. The low-power operation of the QorIQ product also enables simplified, fanless thermal design for higher reliability and low system-cost end products.

Freescale’s MSBG solution includes VortiQa software with Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall and NAT along with VortiQa performance optimized IPsec Virtual Private Network “VPN” with Quality of Service “QoS” and Traffic Management “TM.”

It also includes D2 Technologies optimized voice features such as G.711, G.729AB, G.726 Voice Compression, G.168 Echo Cancellation, Packet Loss Compensation, Tone Detect/Generate and Jitter Buffer as well as D2 Technologies advanced telephony features such as 3-Party Conferencing, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting/Caller ID, Call Return, and Speed Dial.

The MSBG solution is expected to be available through Freescale ODM and software partners. The QorIQ P1020 solution is available for evaluation and initial development and is planned for ODM production in 2011.

Stefanie Mosca is a Web editor for TMCnet. Previously she worked as a freelance copy editor for Digital Surgeons LLC. She holds a master's degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University and a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of New Haven. To read more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.

Edited by Stefanie Mosca