6WIND and Metaswitch Networks has announced the integration of their best-in-class networking products: 6WIND's 6WINDGate packet processing software and Metaswitch's MPLS, GMPLS, MPLS-TP and IP Routing control plane software.

Both solutions are leaders in their respective markets. The integration provides a compelling package for network equipment manufacturers looking for high-performance, high-quality networking protocols, proven compatibility and minimum time to market.

The combined 6WIND and Metaswitch solution is particularly well suited for high-performance networking equipment based on multicore processor platforms, such as those from Cavium, Freescale, Intel and NetLogic. By dedicating several cores to the packet processing functions, with the remaining cores used for the higher level TCP/IP, Layer 2, PWE3, routing and MPLS components, systems can achieve performance normally associated with highly-specialized hardware at a fraction of the cost.

"We are delighted to be integrating our software with Metaswitch," said Eric Carmès, CEO of 6WIND. "Our combined technologies provide a path for companies to deliver differentiated products and services faster and with less risk."

"6WIND's multicore capabilities complement and enhance the multicore capabilities of our products," said Clive Partridge, general manager of Metaswitch's Network Technologies Division. "The combined product sets deliver unmatched performance on a wide range of multicore systems and significantly reduce the risk and cost of getting network equipment to market."