Dispersive™ Virtualized Networks Details

Definitions

Dispersive™ Virtualized Networks (Dispersive™ VN) comprise a number of different components that collaborate and route traffic in ways that significantly enhance network speed, security and reliability. These components are:

SoftSwitch: Server-based network management software which hosts the trusted peer database, stores communication protocols and route information, and authenticates all network components and their allowed services /service levels. The SoftSwitch also tracks the changing identity of mobile devices to ensure that communications continue without interruption when devices are moving.

Client: Software which: (i.) allows an edge device to send and receive data via the Dispersive™ VN; (ii.) configures devices automatically; and (iii.) sets the parameters for device communications. Client software can typically reside on any IP-enabled device.

Deflect: Software which relays traffic between Dispersive™ VN Clients and/or Gateway Servers.

Gateway Server: Software which allows an edge server to handle communications for multiple devices at a physical location so they can send and receive data via a Dispersive™ VN.

Interface Server: Software which allows Dispersive™ VN Clients to use services on hosts outside a Dispersive™ VN.

DART: Brower-based user interface tool which is installed on the Dispersive™ VN SoftSwitch and used to administer a Dispersive™ VN.