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Description
The Microsoft MCP Gateway serves as an open-source reverse proxy and management interface for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, facilitating scalable and session-aware routing along with lifecycle management and centralized oversight of MCP services, particularly within Kubernetes setups. Acting as a control plane, it adeptly directs requests from AI agents (MCP clients) to the corresponding backend MCP servers while maintaining session affinity, effectively managing multiple tools and endpoints through a singular gateway that prioritizes authorization and observability. Additionally, it empowers teams to deploy, update, and remove MCP servers and tools through RESTful APIs, enabling the registration of tool definitions and the management of these resources with security measures such as bearer tokens and role-based access control (RBAC). The architecture distinctly separates the management of the control plane, which includes CRUD operations on adapters, tools, and metadata, from the data plane's routing capabilities, which support streamable HTTP connections and dynamic tool routing, thus providing advanced features like session-aware stateful routing. This design not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters a more secure environment for managing AI services.
Description
The PSX Software Edition (PSX SWe) from Ribbon is a centralized and virtualized policy and routing solution tailored for service providers to effectively manage and enhance VoIP services in a variety of network settings. It offers advanced session control for session border controllers (SBCs), media gateways, and call controllers, accommodating a wide range of protocols, including SIP, ENUM, H.323, TDM, SS7/C7, IN/AIN, and IMS. Thanks to its distributed architecture, service providers can set up local instances that improve performance and resilience while still upholding centralized control over policy, routing, and administration, thus removing the complexities of synchronization across multiple locations. Prominent applications feature Least Cost Routing (LCR), Quality of Service (QoS) routing, toll-free number routing, and number translation services, all of which enhance operational efficiency. Moreover, the PSX SWe serves as an IMS Breakout Gateway Control Function (BGCF) and incorporates call validation treatment for STIR/SHAKEN along with Reputation Scoring services, effectively reducing the risk of call spoofing. This multi-faceted approach ensures that VoIP services remain reliable and secure, ultimately benefiting both providers and end-users.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Docker
Yes
Kubernetes
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Microsoft Entra ID
Yes
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Yes
OpenStack
No
Visual Studio Code
Yes
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Docker
No
Kubernetes
No
Microsoft Azure
No
Microsoft Entra ID
No
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
No
OpenStack
Yes
Visual Studio Code
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
microsoft.github.io/mcp-gateway/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ribbon Communications
Founded
1977
Country
United States
Website
ribboncommunications.com/products/service-provider-products/policy-routing/virtual-policy-and-routing-server