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session controller
Last modified: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 

A session controller, abbreviated as SC, is used to connect VoIP applications and systems into a single network. It provides Layer 5 routing and control to manage real time traffic between IP networks. Session controllers addresses issues concerning network security, call signaling, call control, QoS, and session routing.

See also Session Border Controller.

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Network World: Session controller 
A session controller provides services between H.323 and SIP endpoints. In effect, this hardware/software combination operates simultaneously as an H.323 gatekeeper and SIP proxy server. In addition, it provides the SIP/H.323 interworking function that enables any-to-any connectivity between endpoints.

Quick Reference: Internet Telephony 
Internet telephony can be basically broken down into three categories consisting of PC-to-PC telephony, PC to Phone, and Phone to Phone.

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