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Description

We actively engage in open source initiatives through our core offerings in order management and business process automation. Every component within our OSS/BSS framework is designed to be interchangeable, ensuring that our clients are free from vendor lock-in situations. Over half of Hydra Billing is distributed with accessible source code, and we prioritize the use of open-source solutions whenever feasible. Our comprehensive and well-documented API facilitates seamless integration, while the architecture of Hydra's database is transparent and clearly outlined. Since our inception in 2007, we have honed our expertise in automating business processes tailored for ISPs and digital service providers, catering to client bases that range from thousands to millions of subscribers. We gather valuable insights and best practices from our diverse international clientele, incorporating them into our products and generously sharing these enhancements with our users. By utilizing our services, you can enhance operational efficiency, reduce expenses, and elevate the quality of customer service. Notably, Hydra Products have been successfully deployed by over 170 telecommunications companies and service providers across 24 nations worldwide, marking a testament to our long-standing commitment to excellence in the industry. This extensive global reach underscores the trust our solutions have garnered in the market, making us a reliable partner for businesses seeking to thrive in the digital landscape.

Description

PortaSwitch is a unified Service Management and Delivery Platform that combines Class 4/5 SIP softswitch functionality (PortaSIP) with a convergent real-time billing and Online Charging System (PortaBilling) in a single platform. It enables telecom operators, ISPs, MVNOs, and UCaaS providers to launch, manage, and monetize voice, messaging, IoT/M2M, and data traffic. Key capabilities: *Real-time billing and charging with fund locking to prevent balance overruns; *Class 4/5 softswitch with SIP call routing and IP Centrex/Cloud PBX support; *geo-redundant multi-site architecture with automatic failover and zero downtime during updates; *open architecture with REST API and full source code access (unlimited license). PortaSwitch is available as a one-time unlimited license (per-installation, not tied to subscriber count) or a monthly SaaS subscription based on billable events, for on-premise or cloud (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) deployment.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Boomi No 
Hydra OMS Yes 

Integrations

Boomi Yes 
Hydra OMS No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

PortaSwitch can be deployed either in an on-premises private cloud installation with a license, or in a public cloud as a service

The PortaSwitch unlimited perpetual license does not depend on the number of subscribers or concurrent calls but rather covers an installation of a predefined number of instances and servers. The pricing of PortaSwitch in a cloud under SaaS model depends on the maximal capacity used during the month of service.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Latera

Website

hydra-billing.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

PortaOne

Founded

2001

Country

Canada

Website

www.portaone.com/telecom-products/portaswitch/

Product Features

Billing and Provisioning

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Carrier Access Billing No 
Contract Management No 
Customer Accounts Yes 
Customizable Billing Yes 
Flexible Rate Tables Yes 
Internet Yes 
Order Management No 
Post-Paid Systems Yes 
Pre-Paid Systems Yes 
Provisioning Yes 
Rating No 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Service Order System No 
VoIP Yes 

Product Features

Billing and Provisioning

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Carrier Access Billing No 
Contract Management Yes 
Customer Accounts Yes 
Customizable Billing Yes 
Flexible Rate Tables Yes 
Internet Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Post-Paid Systems Yes 
Pre-Paid Systems Yes 
Provisioning Yes 
Rating Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Service Order System Yes 
VoIP Yes 

Cloud PBX

Call Recording Yes 
Call Routing Yes 
IVR / Voice Recognition Yes 
Ring Groups Yes 
SIP Trunking Yes 
Virtual Extensions Yes 
Web Conferencing Yes 

Telephony

Auto-Dialer No 
Call Center Management No 
Call Monitoring No 
Contact Management No 
IVR / Voice Recognition No 
Inbound Reporting No 
Outbound Reporting No 
Predictive Dialer No 
Telemarketing Management No 
VoIP No 
Voice & Data Integration No 

Unified Communications

Audio / Video Conferencing Yes 
Calendar Management No 
Call Recording Yes 
Call Routing Yes 
Chat / Messaging Yes 
Fax Management Yes 
File Sharing No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Multi-User Collaboration Yes 
Voice Mail Yes 

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