Veraz positions its softswitch as a bridge between legacy and NGN/IMS environments. With service providers seeking session control technology that enables a graceful migration to IMS, the Veraz ControlSwitch is close to hitting its stride. This report contains insight and analysis of the product or service strengths and weaknesses, list of buying criteria and how the product or service fares in each category, and a comprehensive table of product or service metrics and specifications. This report is useful for purchasers who need to evaluate products, or as a source of competitive intelligence for vendors.