Netrake has enhanced its existing nCite session controller platforms to allow carriers to securely offer residential VoIP services. The new features in Netrake's nCite session controller include its new Hosted Firewall/NAT Traversal and User Mobility service. With the Hosted Firewall/NAT Traversal service, carriers who already have the nCite session controller deployed for carrier-to-carrier peering can now offer residential VoIP services on the same platform. The Hosted FW/NAT service recognizes registered residential end devices and performs the necessary security features to allow only authorized access to home VoIP networks. Netrake said its session controllers support high call processing volumes and over-subscription ratios required for a scalable residential voice service offering.
Level 3 Communications is using Netrake's platform for its wholesale, residential VoIP offering.
Netrake's User Mobility feature allows enterprise users to securely access their work VPNs and/or VoIP services while traveling, working from home, or on mobile devices. After performing deep packet inspection into the signaling and media, the Netrake nCite will recognize the user and securely authorize access back to the VoIP network. http://www.netrake.com
- In January 2004, Netrake, a start-up based in Plano, Texas, secured $20 million in fourth round of funding for its session controllers for VoIP interconnection. Prism Venture Partners led the round with return funding support from existing investors TL Ventures, Austin Ventures and Trinity Ventures. Netrake has now raised more than $70 million in capital to date.
