infrastructure to packet-based VoIP networks, with connectivity to PSTN/SS7 services; Essentra EX peering manager, which facilitates peering between SIP and/or H.323 networks and addresses carriers' requirements in the areas of protocol interworking, security, and intelligent voice routing; Essentra BAX application server that enables the delivery of residential and hosted enterprise VoIP services over various broadband access infrastructures; and ESSENTRA OSS operation support server, a centralized Web-based management system, which enables remote management, service configuration, monitoring, and provisioning of Essentra Elements. The company develops, markets, and supports advanced telecom solutions that enable the deployment and migration of telephony networks from legacy networks to next generation packet-based networks; and implementation of Greenfield next generation telecom networks. Its solutions handle call control, media relay, signaling, and security in next-generation networks. The company's SIP-based solutions support various other protocols, including Megaco/H.248, MGCP, H.323, SIGTRAN M3UA/IUA, and SS7; and incorporate elements of the IMS/TISPAN architecture. It markets and distributes its products directly, as well as through various distribution channels to fixed-line national and international long distance carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, VoBB providers, incumbent local exchange carriers, alternative VoIP telephony carriers, Internet telephony service providers, and mobile operators.