Ellacoya First to Enable Advanced Broadband Service Delivery for Mobile Networks.Partners with Interactive Technology Limited (ITL ITL The ISO 4217 currency code for the Italian Lira. ) for deployment at SmarTone-Vodafone MERRIMACK, N.H. -- Ellacoya Networks, Inc., a leading provider of carrier-grade Deep Packet Inspection Analyzing network traffic to discover the type of application that sent the data. In order to prioritize traffic or filter out unwanted data, deep packet inspection can differentiate data, such as video, audio, chat, voice over IP (VoIP), e-mail and Web. (DPI (Dots Per Inch) The measurement of the resolution of display and printing systems. A typical CRT screen provides 96 dpi, which provides 9,216 dots per square inch (96x96). Flat panel displays from 110 to 200 dpi have also been developed. ) solutions for broadband IP networks, today announced SmarTone-Vodafone, Hong Kong's leading mobile services company, has deployed the Ellacoya solution network-wide to enable the management of application quotas and service plans based on megabytes or minutes. The systems were installed and integrated into the SmarTone-Vodafone network by Interactive Technology Limited (ITL), an Ellacoya preferred partner and premier solution provider to the Asia-Pacific mobile and fixed telecommunications industry. Ellacoya has added specialized support for mobile wireless networks within its IP Service Control System product line. The new functionality provides mobile operators with enhanced data management capabilities to support the increasing demand for IP services on mobile devices and the migration to third generation (3G) access speeds. Integrated with the mobile operator's operations support system (OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. ) through Ellacoya's Application Programming Interface (API), the system enables quota-based service delivery and billing on a per-application and per-subscriber basis as well an enhanced structure for service plan tiers. "With the migration to 3G and the availability of high quality applications on mobile devices, operators are adopting new service strategies to meet customer demand," said Gerald Wesel, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Ellacoya Networks. "Our solution allows progressive mobile operators like SmarTone-Vodafone to offer meaningful service differentiation to its current and prospective subscribers." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Mr. Douglas Li, CEO of SmarTone-Vodafone, delivering broadband speeds to mobile devices for applications such as video streaming See streaming video and video stream. , gaming and file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. is necessary to meet customers' growing demand for these services. This helps unleash their lives with true broadband freedom. "The Ellacoya system enables us to deliver new mobile broadband Description Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless internet access that differs from Wi-Fi. Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA, the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path. services using a quota-based model that is both proven and familiar to our customers," Mr. Li said. "With a finite amount of bandwidth available on the network, it enables us to deliver these services with the consistently high quality of experience, anytime, everywhere, our customers expect from SmarTone-Vodafone." The Ellacoya mobile broadband solution enables application usage (e.g., video streaming, gaming, etc.) measurement by megabytes or by minutes, active notification of quota limits and the ability to upgrade/extend service in real-time. Its quota management functionality detects applications, keeps track of usage per-application and works with the service provider's OSS to apply quotas based on the specific subscriber's service plan. Furthermore, the system's new multi-level traffic management functionality provides simultaneous enforcement of network policies with 17 different priority levels based on application, subscriber, group of subscribers or wireless access network device. This enables wireless service providers to create multiple service tiers and manage IP access networks efficiently in real time so that bandwidth is fairly divided among active subscribers and that the highest value traffic, as defined by each subscriber's service plan, takes priority. About the Ellacoya IP Service Control System The Ellacoya IP Service Control System, consisting of e30 network elements and centralized Service Logic Software (SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. ), is a carrier-grade, fully redundant network system that integrates seamlessly into the service provider's network infrastructure and can scale to support the world's largest broadband networks  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. . It is deployed in more than 140 service provider networks globally, providing application monitoring and reporting for business intelligence, application bandwidth control and subscriber management for improving service quality and controlling costs, and delivery of IP-based service plans for new subscriber acquisition and top-line revenue growth. The system's unique three-tier architecture enables Ellacoya service elements to be distributed across the network and managed from a central point, and its well-documented API enables easy integration with any operator's BSS/OSS. About Ellacoya Networks Ellacoya Networks is a leading provider of carrier-grade deep packet inspection (DPI) service control solutions that give broadband service providers full application-level visibility and management functionality for their networks. Its IP Service Control System identifies subscribers, classifies and controls applications on a per-subscriber basis, improves performance and customer satisfaction, and delivers revenue-generating IP services. Deployed in some of the world's largest carrier IP networks, it is the only company that provides the scalability and functionality necessary to enable more compelling applications and competitive service offerings. Ellacoya Networks is privately held and headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire Merrimack is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 25,119 (including the East Merrimack Census-Designated Place [1]), making it the eighth largest municipality in New Hampshire. . For more information contact us at +1 603.577.5544 or visit us at www.ellacoya.com. About Interactive Technology Limited (ITL) Interactive Technology Limited (ITL) is a leading provider of turnkey telecommunications solutions that enable service providers to roll out diverse ranges of new value-added services for the Next-Gen communications networks. All ITL products and solutions are customized to the specific needs of service providers, allowing them to quickly and cost-effectively offer differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. that can open up new business opportunities. Serving more than 30 telecom and mobile operators throughout Asia Pacific, ITL has been deploying various telecommunications projects across the ASEAN ASEAN: see Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN in full Association of Southeast Asian Nations International organization established by the governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in region. ITL is one of the member companies of Interactive Technology Holdings Limited (ITHL ITHL Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature ), a Syniverse Technologies company. To learn more about ITL and ITHL, please visit www.ithlgroup.com. About SmarTone-Vodafone SmarTone-Vodafone is Hong Kong's leading mobile services brand. Its goal is to better enrich customers' lives by bringing them closer to what matters to them - a world of greater possibilities and achievements. SmarTone-Vodafone is a GSM operator and a 3G services provider in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. . The commercial launch of 3G-enabled services at the end of 2004 for both consumers and business users is a key milestone in its company's quest for long-term growth through multimedia services. SmarTone-Vodafone is the marketing brand for SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited following the signing of a Partner Network Agreement with Vodafone. Established in 1992, the company has been listed in Hong Kong since 1996. Its major shareholder is Sun Hung Kai Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (新鴻基) (HKSE: 0086 ) is a listed corporation based in Hong Kong. The company is controlled by the 3 Kwok brothers, whose father, Kwok Tak Seng, founded the company. Collectively, they speak for 43. Properties Limited (about 52%). More information is available at www.smartone-vodafone.com Ellacoya Networks, IP Service Control System and Service Logic Software are trademarks of Ellacoya Networks, Inc. |
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