anynode Software SBC: Microsoft Teams Direct Routing with Wildix as the Corporate UCM

anynode is a software-based Session Border Controller (SBC) from TE-SYSTEMS that connects any SIP endpoint to any other — independent of hardware. It is widely used to enable Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, letting Teams users make and receive external phone calls through a SIP trunk. In a typical UAE deployment, NetOn Technologies uses anynode as the SBC between Microsoft Teams and a local SIP trunk, while Wildix serves as the corporate UCM (Unified Communications Manager) for full telephony, call-centre and collaboration features.

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What is anynode?

anynode is a pure software SBC — it runs on a Windows or Linux server or virtual machine, with no proprietary appliance required. Because it is software, it scales by licence (by the number of concurrent calls) and can be deployed on-premises, in a data centre or in the cloud. Its core role is to sit between two VoIP networks and make them interoperate securely: it handles SIP normalisation, codec transcoding, encryption (TLS/SRTP), routing and security. anynode is officially certified by Microsoft for Teams Direct Routing.

Why a software SBC like anynode?

• Flexibility: Deploy on existing virtual infrastructure — no rack space or dedicated appliance.
• Scalability: Add capacity by changing the licence, not replacing hardware.
• Microsoft Teams certified: Approved for Direct Routing, with a guided configuration for Teams scenarios.
• Protocol flexibility: Bridges different SIP dialects so Teams, SIP trunks and a UCM such as Wildix all interoperate.

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How anynode enables Microsoft Teams Direct Routing

Microsoft Teams cannot connect to a UAE SIP trunk on its own — Direct Routing always requires a certified SBC in between. anynode fills that role:

1. Teams side: anynode presents a Microsoft-certified, TLS-secured SIP interface to the Teams Phone platform.
2. Trunk side: anynode connects to your UAE SIP trunk (Etisalat e& or du) and presents the trunk's SIP profile correctly.
3. Translation: anynode reconciles the differences between Microsoft's SIP requirements and the carrier's, so calls connect reliably in both directions.
4. Security: anynode encrypts signalling and media and shields the trunk and PBX from SIP attacks and toll fraud.

For the full picture of Teams calling in the Emirates, see our Microsoft Teams Direct Routing UAE guide.

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Wildix as the corporate UCM alongside Teams

Many UAE organisations want to keep Microsoft Teams for internal chat, meetings and file sharing — but Teams Phone alone lacks proper telephony depth. The answer is to run Wildix as the corporate UCM (Unified Communications Manager) behind the scenes, with anynode bridging the pieces. This gives each platform the job it does best:

Layer	Role
Microsoft Teams	Internal chat, video meetings, file collaboration, presence
Wildix (Corporate UCM)	Business telephony, call queues, IVR, call recording, contact centre, x-bees AI
anynode (Software SBC)	Secure bridge between Teams, Wildix and the UAE SIP trunk
UAE SIP trunk	Etisalat (e&) / du PSTN connectivity with local numbers

The result: staff can call from Teams, while the heavy telephony — queues, recording, supervisor monitoring, contact-centre and AI transcription — runs on Wildix. anynode keeps everything connected and secure, and your existing UAE numbers stay in place.

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How NetOn Technologies deploys anynode in the UAE

1. Discovery: We map your Teams tenant, SIP trunks and any existing Wildix or legacy PBX.
2. Design & licensing: We size the anynode licence for your concurrent-call volume and design the routing between Teams, Wildix and the trunk.
3. Deployment: We install anynode on your VM/server, configure the Teams Direct Routing and trunk interfaces, and enable TLS/SRTP encryption.
4. Integration: We connect Wildix as the corporate UCM and configure call routing, queues and recording.
5. Test & support: Full call testing, failover validation, and ongoing managed support across the UAE.

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Frequently Asked Questions: anynode & Teams Direct Routing

What is anynode used for?

anynode is a software Session Border Controller used to connect VoIP networks securely. Its most common use is enabling Microsoft Teams Direct Routing — bridging Microsoft Teams to a SIP trunk so Teams users can make and receive external phone calls. It also connects Teams, a PBX/UCM and a carrier trunk together.

Is anynode certified for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing?

Yes. anynode (TE-SYSTEMS) is certified by Microsoft as a Session Border Controller for Teams Direct Routing, with guided configuration for Teams scenarios. NetOn Technologies deploys it for UAE businesses connecting Teams to Etisalat (e&) or du SIP trunks.

Can I use Microsoft Teams and Wildix together?

Yes. A common design keeps Microsoft Teams for chat, meetings and collaboration while Wildix acts as the corporate UCM for telephony, call queues, recording and contact-centre features. An anynode software SBC bridges Teams, Wildix and the UAE SIP trunk so everything works as one system.

Is anynode a hardware or software SBC?

anynode is a software SBC. It runs on a standard Windows or Linux server or virtual machine, requires no proprietary appliance, and scales by licence rather than by replacing hardware — which makes it ideal for cloud, hybrid and Teams Direct Routing deployments.

What is a corporate UCM?

A UCM (Unified Communications Manager) is the platform that runs an organisation's business telephony and collaboration — extensions, call routing, IVR, queues, recording and contact-centre features. In this design, Wildix is the corporate UCM, while Microsoft Teams handles internal messaging and meetings.