(1) A device or program used to connect networks or systems with different network architectures.
(2) An entity that operates above the link layer and converts, when required, the interface and protocol used by one network into those used by another distinct network.
(3) Software that provides services between the endpoints and the rest of the Tivoli environment.
(4) A component of a Voice over Internet Protocol that provides a bridge between VoIP and circuit-switched environments.
(5) A middleware component that bridges Internet and intranet environments during Web service invocations.
(6) A ground-based link to a mobile satellite service network.
(7) An exit point from Partner Gateway that is used by Partner Gateway to deliver documents to a back-end system or a trading partner.