Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) introduced Monday a series of new applications and services that integrate service delivery and performance assurance functions into its routing platforms.
Specifically, the gearmaker is introducing an Integrated Multiservice Gateway (IMSG) solution, that integrates standards-based session border control (SBC) signaling and media gateway functions with routing and security features, such as intrusion prevention software, IPsec and firewall services.
These features runs on Juniper’s Multiservices cards for the M and MX Series routers, eliminating the need for customers to deploy service-specific appliances, which reduces costs and power consumption. The company claims the solution is more scalable can be added without impacting other services running on the router.
In addition, Juniper is offering hardware and software features for the CTP Series (for Circuit-to-Packet), BX Series Multi-Access Gateways, and M Series Multiservice Edge Routers that can ease the transition to next-generation IP infrastructure.
The BX Series and Circuit Emulation Physical Interface Cards (PICs) for the M Series provide transport of TDM and voice traffic over an IP/MPLS network. New voice modules and software updates for the CTP Series provide analog voice, voice compression and echo cancellation support, which enable customers to transport analog voice, serial data and TDM based services over an IP/MPLS network.
Juniper is also introducing Telchemy embedded Performance Monitor (TePM), a router-integrated IP performance management application that facilitates service-level monitoring and troubleshooting for a broad collection of IP services. TePM provides active network, session and application layer monitoring for a variety of IP voice and data services from within the routing infrastructure, eliminating the costs associated with deploying standalone monitoring or measurement appliances.
TePM was developed by Telchemy, a Juniper Open IP Solution Development Program (OSDP) member and a provider of IP and VoIP performance management solutions.
