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session controller
Last modified: Wednesday, May 02, 2007
A session controller, abbreviated as SC, is used to
connect VoIP applications and systems into a single
network. It provides
Layer 5routing
and control to manage real timetraffic between IP networks.
Session controllers addresses issues concerning network security,
call signaling, call control,
QoS, and session routing.
Network World: Session controller A session controller provides services between H.323 and SIP endpoints. In effect, this hardware/software combination operates simultaneously as an H.323 gatekeeper and SIP proxy server. In addition, it provides the SIP/H.323 interworking function that enables any-to-any connectivity between endpoints.
Quick Reference: Internet Telephony Internet telephony can be basically broken down into three categories consisting of PC-to-PC telephony, PC to Phone, and Phone to Phone.
