Case Study
Proximus, one of Belgium’s leading telecommunications providers, has selected BroadForward’s next-generation software and cloud-based STP solution to replace its aging legacy infrastructure. This strategic upgrade marks a major milestone in Proximus’ ongoing network modernization efforts, ensuring support for essential legacy services while enabling future-ready capabilities.
Legacy STPs, a cornerstone of SS7 routing, have reached the end of their operational lifecycle. Despite the phase-out of the 3G network, STPs remain crucial for supporting roaming, messaging, IoT applications, VoLTE signaling and emergency services. Industry analysts project that STPs will continue to play an integral role for at least two more decades.
BroadForward’s software-based STP offers unparalleled flexibility, operating seamlessly in diverse deployment environments, including bare metal, virtual machines, containers, and cloud platforms. Beyond supporting legacy signaling, the platform is designed to evolve, incorporating 4G and 5G functionalities such as Diameter signaling control, signaling firewalls, and 5G SCP/SEPP capabilities. This innovative solution empowers operators to streamline operations, lower costs, and reduce system complexity while eliminating dependence on outdated hardware.
BroadForward's software-based STP offers unparalleled flexibility, operating seamlessly in diverse deployment environments, including bare metal, virtual machines, containers, and cloud platforms.
This partnership demonstrates Proximus’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency, ensure service continuity, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape.
Why is Proximus replacing its legacy STPs?
Legacy STPs have reached the end of their operational lifecycle. While they remain critical for services like roaming, IoT, VoLTE and emergency calls, ageing hardware brings increasing limitations in cost, flexibility and scalability. BroadForward’s software-based STP allows Proximus to maintain those services while eliminating dependence on outdated infrastructure.
What makes BroadForward’s STP solution future-proof?
BroadForward’s platform is not a like-for-like replacement – it’s built to evolve. It runs on bare metal, virtual machines, containers and cloud environments, and supports a roadmap that includes 4G Diameter signaling, signaling firewalls and 5G SCP/SEPP functions. Operators can start with legacy SS7 routing and expand capabilities over time without replacing the platform.
What role does Nomios play in this deployment?
Nomios is responsible for the integration of BroadForward’s STP into Proximus’ existing network. With over 20 years of experience in security and networking for telecoms, Nomios brings the technical depth needed to ensure a seamless transition – keeping existing services running while the new platform is brought online.
Proximus Group (Euronext Brussels: PROX), headquartered in Brussels, is a provider of future-proof connectivity, IT and digital services, operating in the Benelux and global markets. With 11,654 employees and an underlying Group revenue of EUR 6,042 million end-2023, the Group serves customers under the Proximus, Mobile Vikings, Scarlet and Proximus NXT brands.
For more information, visit www.proximus.com & www.proximus.be.
Nomios is a leading provider of security and networking solutions, committed to safeguarding and connecting the increasingly complex digital world. With over 20 years of experience supporting enterprises, data centers, and telecommunications companies, Nomios offers integrated solutions that empower customers to achieve seamless connectivity and robust protection.
For more information, visit nomios.be.
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