The Howdy Glossary

Yate (Yet Another Telephony Engine) is a softswitch and VoIP server originating in Romania. Yate supports various VoIP protocols — SIP, H.323, IAX2 —and can interconnect them to provide compatibility between different systems. It also offers media processing features for things like conference calling and call recording, as well as security features to protect data during transmission. The software's modular architecture allows for easy expansion and customization according to organizational needs. Yate is popular among telecommunications service providers due to its ability to handle high call volumes efficiently while integrating with existing infrastructure elements such as gateways and IP PBX systems by third-party vendors like Asterisk or FreeSWITCH.