Metaswitch
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Ian S. Ferguson |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 11 (2019) |
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| Products | Virtualized software for service providers, network protocol stacks for equipment manufacturers |
Number of employees | 700 ±50 (2011) |
| Parent | Alianza (2025-present) |
| Website | www |
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Metaswitch Networks (formerly Data Connection Ltd) is a private UK-based telecommunications software company. It was acquired by Microsoft in July 2020 and subsequently by Alianza on March 4, 2025. Metaswitch Networks designs, develops, manufactures, and markets telecommunications software to communication service providers, equipment manufacturers, and large enterprises.