Engage Communication Announces support for SS7 Over IP.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers APTOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003 Engage Communication, Inc. incorporates SS7 Over IP protocol into a new IPTube product line the IPTube-SS7-SIGs. The IPTube-SS7-SIG transports SS7 messages over IP networks. SS7 signaling network elements such as local and tandem switches A telephone central office switch that links telco end offices together and does not connect to the customer directly. Also called a "Class 4 switch" or "TDM switch," a tandem switch is a computer that is specialized for TDM-based, circuit-switched telephone calls. , Mobile Switching Centers A switching center is a node in a telecommunications Circuit switching network which is connected to either another switching center and/or to end user devices. Switching centers are aware of other centers and possible routes between them such that on demand a center can establish , Signal Transfer Points and Home Location Registers that are interconnected to remote network elements by IPTube-SS7-SIGs are able to transmit their signaling messages over cost effective and flexible IP networks. Reduced Transport Costs Carriers significantly reduce SS7 transport costs by replacing expensive long-haul dedicated signaling links with very competitively priced IP connectivity between network elements. Service providers cut costs with SS7 Over IP by offloading data traffic from SS7 networks onto IP networks. New Revenue Opportunities The demand for data-centric services such as Short Message Service and Unified Messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. has created an opportunity for carriers to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. new revenue generating opportunities. Cost-effective IP transport technology and service-rich SS7 applications enable carriers to quickly integrate enhanced services and capture new revenue. Legacy Investment Protection Establishing an SS7 network with IPTube-SS7-SIGs does not require expensive forklift replacements or costly software upgrades for existing end nodes. Deployment Flexibility Widely available commercial and private IP networks provide the SS7 network designer with competitive options for interconnecting the signaling points. SS7 Over IP enables wireless service providers to rapidly deploy emerging IP based services for the mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. that freely interact with the legacy mobile infrastructure. The IPTube-SS7-SIG is available with T1, E1, V.35 or RS530 physical interfaces to connect to the SS7 Telecommunication equipment's communication link. -- IPTube-SS7-SIG-T1 -- IPTube-SS7-SIG-E1 -- IPTube-SS7-SIG-V35 -- IPTube-SS7-SIG-RS530 The T1 and E1 Models are also available with 2nd T1 or E1 Drop and Insert In a multichannel transmission system, a drop and insert is a process that diverts (drops) a portion of the multiplexed aggregate signal at an intermediate point, and introduces (inserts) a different signal for subsequent transmission in the same position, e.g. interface for direct connection to the SS7 DS0. Traditional transmission equipment such as TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. multiplexers (MUXs) and digital cross-connects is not required. -- IPTube-SS7-SIG-DI-T1 -- IPTube-SS7-SIG-DI-E1 "IP Tubes with SS7 Over IP enables interconnection of SS7 Signaling Elements over very cost effective and readily available IP data services," said Mark Doyle For the BBC correspondent, see . Mark Doyle is a UK-based nightclub DJ, A&R man and record label owner. In 1999 he founded the record and lifestyle label Hed Kandi for Jazz FM , Engage Communication President. "56 Kilobit (thousand bits). For technical specifications, it refers to 1,024 bits. In general usage, it typically refers to an even one thousand bits (see kilo). Also Kb, Kbit and K-bit. See space/time. (unit) kilobit - 2^10 = 1024 bits of storage (1 Kb). modem connections even provide sufficient bandwidth since the FISUs and LISUs are filtered out and only the SS7 messages require bandwidth." About Engage Communication Engage Communication, incorporated in September 1989, develops, manufactures, sells and supports premium networking and telecommunication solutions. Engage Communication 9565 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Tel: (831) 688-1021 Fax: (831) 688-1421 www.engagecom.com sales@engagecom.com |
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