The PowerMedia WMS is capable of handling processing tasks associated with next generation voice, video, and data applications. The PowerMedia WMS processes, manages, and delivers media resources for IP-based services when one or more third-party application servers, softswitches, or telephony applications provide direction to do so.
The PowerMedia WMS is capable of handling media in various forms. Streaming media, such as real-time voice, most often takes the form of Real Time Protocol (RTP) streams encapsulated in UDP/IP packets. Other media, such as recorded announcement files, are stored locally or on remote servers and retrieved using the HTTP, NFS, or RTSP protocol.
The following figure illustrates the role of the PowerMedia WMS in a network and how it communicates with other network resources and devices.