Metaswitch Networks (formerly Data Connection Ltd) is a private UK-based telecommunications software company. It designs, develops, manufactures, and markets telecommunications software to communication service providers, equipment manufacturers, and large enterprises.
After being acquired by Microsoft in July 2020,[3] Metaswitch Networks has been owned by Alianza since March 4, 2025.[4]
Corporate history
Then known as Data Connection, the firm was founded in 1981 by seven former IBM employees led by Ian Ferguson, who remained on the board of directors until its sale to Microsoft.[5][6]