VODAFONE UPGRADES TO REDKNEE'S IP CHARGING SOLUTION.Redknee Inc., Toronto, a provider of innovative infrastructure software that monetizes and personalizes services and content for mobile users, today announced it has upgraded Vodafone UK's Intelligent Packet Core (IPC) network. Redknee's Unified Rating and Charging System (URCS URCS Unified Rock Classification System URCS Uniform Railroad Cost System URCS Uniform Ration Cost System ) now extends the IPC network with IP charging capabilities. "Redknee is pleased to be part of Vodafone UK's IPC network," said Lucas Skoczkowski, 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. of Redknee. "URCS allows operators to capture the full value of content and application downloads, streaming content such as Mobile TV, and provides Policy Decision Functions (PDF) and Charging Rules Functions (CRF CRF abbr. chronic renal failure CRF Chronic renal failure )." As part of this deployment, Vodafone UK's IPC network now supports postpaid and prepaid traffic and session control. In addition, the solution enables quota management for General Packet Radio Service (GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. ) and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is one of the third-generation (3G) cell phone technologies. Currently, the most common form uses W-CDMA as the underlying air interface, is standardized by the 3GPP, and is the European answer to the ITU (UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. ) mobile data. URCS also provides Vodafone UK with volume and time (duration) based rating for prepaid traffic, as well as support for the Diameter Credit Control Application (CCA) protocol. Diameter offers improvements in the areas of reliability, security, scalability and flexibility over previous Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. ) protocols such as Remote Authentication Dial-In User Server (RADIUS.) About Redknee Twenty-six of the world's leading mobile operators depend on Redknee's proven infrastructure software to deliver value-added services and content to over 207 million subscribers. The converged revenue engine enables operators to quickly bring to market personalized voice, messaging and content services in real-time. Redknee allows operators and brand owners to maximize their differentiation and revenue while reducing expenditures by integrating with existing environments. The subscriber experience is improved with Redknee's self-care, loyalty, and analytics that deliver the content and services subscribers want when they want them. For more information, visit http://www.redknee.com or call 408/997-1897. |
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