GURGAON, INDIA: Advantech, a communications and networking platform provider and Aricent, a global innovation, technology and outsourcing company, showcased a joint solution for secure, converged gateways based on Intel architecture that simplifies OEM development of carrier-managed multi-service business gateways (MSBGs).

The combination of advanced software on an Intel EP80579 integrated processor provides high-performance voice processing, high-speed packet processing, simplified network management and security capabilities on a single platform.

Network equipment providers can use the integrated platform to rapidly develop new equipment for carrier-managed business networks, enterprise branch offices, remote offices and residences. 

Aricent converged access software (CAS) is the only complete software solution for unified communications services delivery, combining SIP-based VoIP services, media gateway functions, virtual private networking (VPN) and security, Wi-Fi access, quality of service (QoS), LAN switching, IP routing, WAN access and remote carrier management in a single multi-service business gateway software product.

Aricent CAS will be available on the FWA-2310E from Advantech running on an Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology. This is an integrated Intel architecture system-on-chip (SoC) based on an Intel Pentium M processor, memory controller and I/O controller.

The low-power design incorporates eight Gigabyte Ethernet (GbE) switch LAN ports; two GbE LAN ports for WAN and DMZ, four ports for PCI Express and mini-PCI expandability, and two TDM ports for voice modules. Intel Accelerated DSP software eliminates the need for a separate DSP for signal processing functions.