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Digicel completes swap-out of EOL ITP’s with BroadForward STP

Digicel deploys BroadForward’s converged signaling solution, enabling unified routing, interworking and security control for all current and future signaling traffic Kingston, Jamaica, February 23^rd, 2022

Digital Operator Digicel has announced it has deployed the BroadForward Signaling Transfer Point (STP) to replace its current IP Transfer Point (ITP) systems in use at 26 of its markets in the Caribbean and Central America. Work is also ongoing to replace legacy Diameter routers with the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC). Digicel has opted to replace its end-of-life ITP routers with the BroadForward’s STP which runs on its award winning converged signaling solution. The BroadForward solution enables Digicel to replace standalone SS7 and Diameter based network functions, and is ready to support future network deployments with HTTP/2. According to analysts Omdia, 4G remains the dominant wireless cellular technology in Latin America and the Caribbean with 484.6 million connections and 21 percent annual growth. Having started operations as a mobile operator in Jamaica in 2001, today Digicel delivers mobile communications, business solutions, media and entertainment and digital services to consumers and business customers to 32 markets across the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific. Ivan Sierra Group Head of Roaming, Messaging & IoT Business Operations at Digicel, commented “Our mission is to provide the best possible network experience. Technology is ever-changing and the BroadForward STP and DRA are designed to operate in multi-technology environments, enabling us to adapt configurations quickly, while making sure we have acquired a future proof solution which is ready to support current and future network deployments.” BroadForward CEO, Taco Schoute added: “We are one of the few signaling software vendors that are capable of successfully replacing 2G, 3G and 4G routers from almost any brand, with a solution that already offers support for future generations of networks as well. Our converged signaling solution enables Digicel to combine different network functions on the same single-engine platform with other BroadForward network functions, including STP, DRA, SS7 and Diameter Firewall, as well as next generation functions such as SCP and SEPP.” About Digicel As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers – that’s every minute, all day, every day. Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of 8 apps spanning sports (SportsMax), music (D’Music), news (Loop), local radio and podcasts (GoLoud), TV streaming (PlayGo), enhanced messaging and marketplaces (BiP), cloud storage (Billo) and self-care (MyDigicel app), Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver that. Serving consumer and business customers in 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Pacific, its investments of over US$7 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 3 million people to date. → Read more

BroadForward and 1NCE cooperate to meet future demands of 5G and beyond

1NCE is utilizing BroadForward’s containerized signaling platform, supporting its own IoT network to become more cost-effective, flexible, and future proof Cologne, February 8th 2022

BroadForward, provider of intelligent signaling software, today announced it has successfully deployed multiple core network routing functions at 1NCE, the first provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate. 1NCE is utilizing the BroadForward solution, enabling it to deliver cost-effective and flexible routing services for their worldwide cellular IoT network, and making its network ready for future demands of 5G and beyond. According to analysts GSMA Intelligence, the global Internet of Things (IoT) market will be worth $900 billion in revenue by 2025. 1NCE is a market leader with over 7,000 customers and 10 million managed connections. They are a market disruptor, not only providing direct access to its networks and roaming partners via 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, NB-IoT and LTE-M in over 100 countries worldwide, but also by offering a highly competitive flat rate IoT data plan. Also see: Transforma Insights study identifies market leaders and key trends in IoT connectivity The routing functions that run on BroadForward’s converged signaling solution, support on-the-fly management of signaling scenarios across all SS7, Diameter and HTTP/2 IoT traffic. The solution supports combining these network functions on the same platform with other BroadForward network products, such as the SS7 and Diameter Firewall as well as the 5G SCP and SEPP. BroadForward has seen a major increase in demand for their solution. Operators cite various reasons for replacement of their legacy equipment, such as products declared End of Life (EOL), network rationalization and cost reduction, as well as High Risk Vendor (HRV) programs enforced by governments and regulators. Younes Allaki, Chief Technology Officer at 1NCE, commented “Although 5G is growing fast, most of our cellular IoT business is still on 3G and 4G. However, BroadForward helps us to meet future demands by allowing us to easily shift the traffic where it is needed. The cooperation is giving us more flexibility and enables us to rationalize and modernize at the same time – providing us with a converged solution that is future proof towards 5G and beyond.” BroadForward CEO, Taco Schoute added: “1NCE runs a completely virtualized core network and prides itself on being able to support customers swiftly on all supported network technologies. Whereas the life cycle of legacy products that are designed for specific technologies and use cases are by nature limited, the development of the BroadForward converged signaling solution is open-ended and continuous. Next to support for 2G, 3G and 4G containerized network functions, our solution already supports 5G and will continue to evolve to meet subsequent technology requirements. This approach also won us the 2021 GSMA Award for Best Mobile & Network Software Breakthrough.” About 1NCE 1NCE is the first provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate – offering fast, secure, and reliable cellular connectivity and software services in more than 100 countries worldwide. 1NCE cooperates with Deutsche Telekom AG and its roaming partners to support all common mobile communication standards such as 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, NB-IoT and LTE-M. The 1NCE IoT Flat Rate is designed to last over the entire lifetime of an IoT device with a one-off payment. This makes IoT applications affordable and scalable for use cases like smart metering, asset tracking or vehicle telematics. The company – founded in 2017 by our CEO Alexander P. Sator together with Deutsche Telekom AG – is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has 200 staff in Cologne, Hamburg, Amsterdam, London, Miami, Rome, Paris, Warsaw, Hong Kong, and Riga. → Read more

Unitel adopts BroadForward’s Intelligent Diameter Router and Firewall

Angola’s largest mobile operator has gone live with BroadForward’s intelligent Diameter Signaling Controller and Diameter Firewall Luanda, July 27^th 2021

Leading Angola telecommunications provider Unitel announced it has gone live with the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) and the BroadForward Diameter Firewall (BroadForward DFW). Based in Luanda, Angola, Unitel provides a broad spectrum of mobile and fixed telecommunication services in Angola, which includes mobile calling, high speed data and other services over its 2G/3G/4G and fiber networks. Unitel is currently deploying 5G. Unitel has deployed the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) to ensure a robust and secure signaling architecture on its growing 4G network. The DSC provides intelligent routing to, and multi-protocol interworking with 3G, 4G/LTE and later 5G networks and systems. Compliant with the relevant GSMA FS.19 security recommendations, the BroadForward Diameter Firewall (BroadForward DFW) protects the Unitel 4G network against potential attacks, unauthorized senders, malformed messages, overload situations and much more. Both BroadForward network functions are widely adopted by leading Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs and IPX providers and run on BroadForward’s converged signaling solution, a multi-technology software platform ready for 5G, supporting intelligent routing and interworking across 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, Fixed/Wi-Fi and IT systems. Júlio Gonçalves, Core and Services Director of Unitel “With the BroadForward DSC and Firewall we have acquired future proof software technology which not only enables us to provide a higher quality of service and security for our customers, but also helps us reducing network complexity and costs, while ensuring we are ready to deal with the challenges of convergence and transition to 5G.” Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward, added “BroadForward’s intelligent signaling software is the perfect fit for Unitel’s multi-technology network. The BroadForward DSC and Firewall empower Unitel engineers creating and managing secure signaling scenarios for 4G as well as other network technologies, including 5G”. About Unitel Unitel is the largest mobile operator in Angola. It operates a network based on GSM and UMTS standards, and provides voice communications, text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages, fixed and mobile internet access. As a quintessential Angolan company it is an example of success and enjoys high levels of national pride. Unitel has revolutionized telecommunications in Angola with the quality and innovation of the services it has introduced to the market. https://www.unitel.ao/ → Read more

BroadForward lands raft of legacy replacement deals in US, Europe and Asia

BroadForward DRA and STP increasingly popular with operators looking to replace legacy network functions with a converged signaling solution that also supports 5G Amersfoort, 8^th June, 2021 BroadForward, leader in intelligent signaling software for 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, IMS, Fixed, Wi-Fi, IPX and M2M/IoT networks, today announced it has won multiple projects to replace competitor 2G/3G and 4G core network routers (i.e. STP and DRA) across the US, Europe and Asia. In the last half year alone, BroadForward has won 6 projects for replacing legacy STP and DRA products, often including multi-technology firewall technology and the option to add 5G support (SCP, SEPP). Practice shows that operators have different reasons to replace existing legacy network functions. Typical triggers are products in maintenance mode or going End Of Life (EOL), and products being designated as coming from a High Risk Vendor (HRV). 5G is heralded as the fastest growing mobile cellular access technology ever. But with network vendors such Ericsson, Nokia and Huawei going after early market share in 5G, operators are increasingly looking elsewhere for more efficient ways to maintain support for legacy network functions. Greg Collins, Founder & Principal Analyst - Exact Ventures comments: “With many large, end-to-end, networking vendors shifting their focus to 5G technology and market share, BroadForward is one of the few independent signaling experts and who are successful in winning business from operators looking for a multi-technology signaling platform that enables them to combine legacy and next generation (2G/3G/4G and 5G) network functions within the same software environment.” BroadForward CEO, Taco Schoute added: “5G has a major influence on how operators approach 4G, and even 2G and 3G legacy replacements. It is all about software, flexibility and cost effectiveness. This is where BroadForward excels, as our signaling products are based on a truly software designed, single engine, multi-purpose, multi-protocol solution. It provides routing, interworking and security functionality that works across SS7 (2G/3G), Diameter (4G), HTTP/2 (5G) and various other protocols. Our signaling software is already in use at over 70 service providers around the world, running combinations of core signaling functions for all mobile access technologies including 5G.” → Read more

GSMA nominates BroadForward for enabling 4G-5G Hybrid Core with the world’s first converged signaling solution

Dutch signaling experts BroadForward land their sixth GLOMO nomination for product innovation and achievement Amersfoort, The Netherlands, May 24, 2021

The GSMA announced today that the BroadForward converged signaling solution, enabling 4G-5G Hybrid Core, is nominated for the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) in the category Best Mobile & Network Software Breakthrough. This is the 6^th time BroadForward has been shortlisted by the GSMA. Over its 26 years existence, the GLOMOs have been established as the telecom industry’s most influential awards. The winner in this category will be announced on Wednesday June 30^th, in a virtual award ceremony during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest annual exhibition for the mobile industry. The nomination is for BroadForward’s converged signaling solution, a single engine software platform designed to run core network functionality and provide support for all key signaling technologies such as SS7 (2G/3G), Diameter (4G), HTTP/2 (5G) and various other protocols. Operators use the BroadForward solution to deploy any combination of its on-board routing, interworking, security or storage functions, for integration and co-existence of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, Fixed and Wi-Fi systems, and beyond. The platform is in use at over 70 service providers (MNOs, MVNEs, MVNOs, IPX, IoT) around the world, running combinations of core signaling functions for all mobile access technologies including 5G. With the current 5G non-standalone (NSA) and 5G standalone (SA) options, separate silos are created for the 4G and 5G Core. BroadForward however enables building a “4G-5G Hybrid Core” which facilitates a gradual transition from 4G to 5G Core, rather than having to take this big step all at once. BroadForward’s converged signaling solution supports operators to have multiple generations of core network functions co-existing and working together. Existing 4G network components (and even legacy 2G/3G systems) can be retained and combined with new 5G core network functions. This offers an economically much more favorable solution. BroadForward CEO Taco Schoute commented: “This GSMA nomination is a tribute to our long held vision that signaling solutions should work across traditional technology divides. Whereas the life cycle of products designed for specific technologies and use cases are by nature limited, our converged signaling solution is unique, open-ended and continuous. It enables operators to combine and integrate multiple generations of core network functions. This way they can simultaneously invest in future proof technology while retaining and incorporating legacy network functions as part of network transition strategy”. → Read more

IoT Enterprise Network Operator Pod Group goes live with multi-technology routing solution from BroadForward

Pod Group has deployed BroadForward’s multi-technology signaling platform, enabling converged, central routing for all 2G, 3G, 4G and future 5G IoT signaling traffic San Francisco, March 2^nd, 2021 Pod Group

, the world’s first IoT Enterprise Network Operator (ENO), today announced it has deployed the BroadForward Next Generation Signaling Transfer Point (STP) and Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) to enable advanced signaling control in its worldwide IoT services network. The converged signaling platform enables Pod Group to achieve fast deployment of customer specific IoT signaling scenarios across network technologies. The virtualized software solution enables operators to combine network functions on the same single engine platform with other BroadForward network products, such as the SS7 and Diameter Firewall, 5G SEPP and SCP. Both routing functions (STP and DSC) run on BroadForward’s single engine solution enabling converged 2G/3G, 4G and 5G routing and interworking functions across an extensive range of network protocols. The unique design of the software solution enables Pod Group to unify and simplify routing configuration, management and provisioning across all SS7, Diameter and later HTTP/2 IoT traffic. Pod Group specializes in IoT SIM cards and advanced connectivity solutions for IoT applications, with 20+ years of experience, research and innovation in mobile connectivity. Pod Group provides enterprises, manufacturers and systems integrators with a complete suite of IoT connectivity technologies to enable those enterprises that do not have the in-house capabilities to build, manage, and run their own network by offering a range of managed services (Network as a service - NaaS). As an Enterprise Network Operator (ENO), Pod Group is a new class of connectivity service provider in the IoT market which combines the network control and visibility of an MNO with the global reach, ﬂexibility, and rapid innovation of an MVNO. It is an enabler for the infrastructure and related services that enterprises need in order to own and control their IoT networks. Alistair Elliott - CTO Networks Pod Group, commented “When the underlying signaling technology provides intelligent cross-technology control there are clear benefits for enterprises to run their own network. The flexibility of the BroadForward multi-technology signaling solution does exactly that: it allows us to enable advanced SS7 and Diameter signaling scenarios that we can tailor on demand. The new signaling platform gives us comprehensive control, full access and a single view on 2G, 3G, 4G and later 5G IoT signaling traffic. This allows us to achieve a much faster time to market for network configuration and security policies in different IoT networks”. BroadForward CEO, Taco Schoute added: “IoT is one of the fastest growing market segments in telecommunications with over 125 billion connected IoT devices predicted by 2030. Being at the forefront of developments in the IoT market, Pod Group will benefit tremendously from the BroadForward Next generation STP and DRA. Our converged software design provides unrivalled flexibility to match specific enterprise requirements and demands for fast deployment across 2G, 3G and 4G while able to support 5G IoT services as well”. → Read more

Global Network Operator Truphone goes live with new DSC from BroadForward

Infradata has been selected by Truphone to replace their legacy Diameter routers with the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC). London, January 12^th, 2021 Truphone gets BroadForward DSC

Infradata proudly announced today they have deployed the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) at Truphone’s two main data centers in the UK and the Netherlands, enabling Truphone to centrally configure and manage all their Diameter signaling traffic. As a leading expert in intelligent routing and interworking solutions based on the BroadForward product portfolio, Infradata can bring extensive experience to the table in designing, implementing and supporting mobile network functions for telecom operators around the world. Truphone is a GSMA accredited global mobile network, combining its own network infrastructure with partnerships with other operators. Its customer base includes more than 3,500 multinational enterprises in 196 countries. The company is headquartered in London and has offices in ten other countries, spread across four continents. Truphone is a recognized top three eSIM player globally through its SIM provisioning service and counts over 30 major operator customers as its customers. Its unique global infrastructure provides plans with world access to over 100 countries and a flat rate plan covering 32 European countries. The BroadForward Next Generation DSC (DRA, DEA and Interworking) provides Truphone with an intelligent signaling solution designed to orchestrate converged signaling services across 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, Fixed/Wi-Fi networks and ultimately 5G. The highly versatile and easy to configure software solution comes with multi-protocol routing, mediation and interworking. This enables Truphone to also integrate non-Diameter systems using for instance RADIUS or HTTP. Victor Pinto, Head of Network Engineering at Truphone, commented “With a global network such as ours it is of vital importance we can integrate with the technology of our customers and enable services quickly and smoothly. As our previous Diameter router had reached its limits, we were in the market for a new solution. The BroadForward DSC deployed by signaling expert Infradata provides us with the extensive signaling flexibility for Diameter as well as other protocols such as RADIUS and HTTP, whenever we need it. We are pleased with the possibilities the solution brings.” Infradata Head of Business Unit Mobile Security Solutions, Nela Zrilic added: “It is a great honor that Truphone - who are themselves a technology leader in their own right – have selected Infradata to replace their legacy systems and provide vital routing technology for their global network. Once we were able to showcase the solution, by means of a proof-of-concept, the team at Truphone was quickly convinced of the features, the flexibility and the overall power of the DSC solution. In close cooperation with Truphone, we very quickly got the BroadForward DSC up and running in their data centers, handling all Diameter services.” → Read more

BICS selects Infradata and BroadForward to deliver Next Generation STP

Infradata has deployed BroadForward’s STPs at BICS, enabling intelligent routing with centralized configuration, management and provisioning for all of BICS’ SS7 signaling traffic Brussels, December 8^th, 2020 Infradata

, (NOTE: rebranded Nomios) a leading provider of state-of-the-art cyber security and cloud networking solutions and services, announced today they have deployed the BroadForward Signaling Transfer Point (STP) at Belgacom International Carrier Services (BICS). Infradata has become leading expert in intelligent routing and interworking solutions based on the entire BroadForward product portfolio. Infradata has gained extensive experience in designing, implementing and supporting these products at BICS and other telecom operators worldwide. The Next Generation STP solution is deployed as a central, highly versatile routing hub for all 2G/3G related signaling traffic. The software solution provides BICS with the signaling intelligence required to unify and simplify SS7 based routing configuration, management and provisioning of all their SS7 signaling traffic. The STP can run standalone or combined on a single engine platform with other BroadForward products, such as a Diameter Signaling Controller and can be extended with the BroadForward SS7 and Diameter Firewall. Infradata is a great advocate of the solution, as it enables easy-to-use GUI based configuration and integration of advanced signaling scenarios across protocols and technologies, without the need for scripting or coding. Infradata previously implemented the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) at BICS, for routing all 4G signaling traffic on its IPX network. BICS is the world’s leading interconnect provider of wholesale carrier services to wireline and wireless operators and service providers globally. As the world’s largest roaming provider, it reaches more than 1,000 mobile destinations in the world. The BICS network covers over 200 countries and it comprises fiber & sea cables, satellite link and connections to the world's major internet exchanges. BICS deploys multi-technology solutions (SS7, GRX, IPX, and Cloud) to enable seamless interoperability of traditional and cloud communications. Quentin Pouplard, Head of Solution Architecture & Engineering at BICS commented “We are the number one interconnect provider because we innovate and improve continuously. As our trusted partner for several years now, Infradata regularly updates us on new improvements we can make to our operations. The deployment of the BroadForward STP gives us the signaling intelligence we need to enable much faster service adaptation to the specific needs of our roaming partners around the world. The STP comes with the same signaling versatility and flexibility we already enjoy with the BroadForward DSC on our IPX network, because they run on the same converged, single engine software platform.” Infradata Managing Director BeLux, Kris Verheye added: “The selection of the BroadForward Next Generation STP in the heart of the GRX network is a testament not only to our close partnership with BICS but also to the trust that the technical team has in BroadForward technology for their IPX and GRX networks. We are very proud that Infradata has been able to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the Next Generation STP at BICS”. → Read more

Voiceworks selects BroadForward Next Generation STP to replace its legacy systems

Voiceworks, one of the largest players in the Dutch Telco and IT industries, has chosen the BroadForward STP to replace its legacy systems and enable intelligent routing of all of its SS7 signaling traffic Almere, November 18th, 2020 Enrach-Voiceworks selects BroadForward STP

Enrach-Voiceworks selects BroadForward STP

Voiceworks announced today they have selected the BroadForward Signaling Transfer Point (BroadForward STP). The company, a European leading provider of mobile telephony, fixed telephony, UC and data solutions, has currently two legacy SS7 routing solutions deployed from two major incumbent vendors which both will be replaced by the BroadForward Next Generation STP. The BroadForward STP is a highly versatile routing hub for all 2G/3G related signaling traffic and will be deployed in a high available mode supporting geographic redundancy across multiple sites. The software solution provides Voiceworks with the signaling intelligence required to unify and simplify SS7 based routing configuration and management of all their SS7 signaling traffic. Voiceworks already has the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) in operation for routing of 4G signaling traffic. All BroadForward products support easy-to-use GUI based configuration and integration of advanced signaling scenarios across protocols and technologies, without the need for scripting or coding. Voiceworks, which is based in the Netherlands, is one of the largest and fastest growing Voice over IP (VoIP) and web technology specialists in both the Dutch and German telecom markets. Their solutions – among others corporate Unified Communications (UC) and fixed-mobile-integration services – are delivered from the cloud both as a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) and Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), which support clients and partners in their business growth. Voiceworks is part of pan-European unified communications technology and telecommunication services player Enreach. Organizations within this group all contribute to intelligent, integrated IT and communications solutions for the business market. Enreach serves over 1650 resellers and 2 million end-customers with activities in 25 countries. Christian Bichbäumer, Head of Mobile Operations at Enreach says: “The deployment of the BroadForward STP will allow us to rationalize our network as we replace multiple legacy routers with one uniform, next generation software solution. The new STP will provide us with the required flexibility to implement complex routing logic and services, using a central easy-to-use configuration and management function. BroadForward has a proven track record for successfully supporting complex technical integrations projects at Enreach and we are happy to continue this collaboration.” Steve Pit, COO at Enreach, adds” As an added bonus, the BroadForward STP runs on the same single engine signaling framework as our other BroadForward products. This not only provides cross-platform signaling flexibility to adapt to the specific wishes of our enterprise customers, but also enables us to reduce costs significantly”. BroadForward CEO, Taco Schoute concludes: “As a long term signaling partner of Voiceworks we are thrilled to be selected to replace their legacy SS7 routers with our next generation STP. Our solution enables Voiceworks to move away from the limitations of inflexible legacy SS7 products, often running on proprietary hardware. In contrast, The BroadForward STP is a 100% software solution by design, allowing Voiceworks to enable converged signaling scenarios across 2G/3G, 4G and even 5G”. → Read more

Dhiraagu selects BroadForward for Next Generation EIR and DSC core network functions

Leading Maldivian operator Dhiraagu deploys BroadForward core network solutions for device authentication (EIR) and secure interconnect for roaming (DSC) Malé, October 7th, 2020

Today, the leading telecom and digital service provider in the Maldives, Dhiraagu announced that the BroadForward Equipment Identity Register (BroadForward EIR) and BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) are now in full operation across the Maldivian archipelago. The BroadForward EIR enables Dhiraagu to regulate and control devices accessing the network. The BroadForward DSC enables Dhiraagu to securely interconnect to roaming service providers (IPX) and other roaming partners. Dhiraagu provides a comprehensive range of fixed, mobile, Internet and data services including installation, maintenance and repair services for over 100 islands. Dhiraagu is the first ever Maldivian telecommunication company and remains as one of the leading innovators in the region. They were the first operator to commercially provide 5G in South Asia and first to launch Samsung’s 5G flagship smartphone in South Asia. The BroadForward EIR enables Dhiraagu to authenticate mobile devices on a range of parameters and adopt intelligent access control for devices across 2G, 3G, 4G and later 5G networks. This entails extensive cross-referencing checks on mobile devices connecting to the mobile network (including IMEI, IMSI, MSISDN, location) and support for multiple signaling technologies (including SS7, Diameter and HTTP). The BroadForward EIR has been nominated by the GSMA for Best Mobile Technology. As an integrated part of the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) solution, the Diameter Edge Agent (BroadForward DEA) enables secure and flexible integration for 4G roaming connectivity with other service providers and provides Dhiraagu with intelligent routing and interworking capabilities for all relevant Diameter applications. The BroadForward DSC, often in combination with the BroadForward STP, is widely adopted by leading global Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs and IPX providers. Abdulla Firag, Director Networks at Dhiraagu commented “With the adoption of the BroadForward DSC, we have introduced LTE roaming and we now have the means to enable highly flexible and secure roaming connectivity with our partners. With the BroadForward EIR we can provide device security within the network and can choose to block untrustworthy devices entering our networks. BroadForward has provided us with state-of-the-art signaling software that works across access technologies and can handle vendor specific protocol implementations.” Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward added “It has been a great experience to work closely with the Dhiraagu team, and we are delighted that our core network software solutions, such as the DRA and EIR, are an integral part of the Dhiraagu network, now and in the future“. → Read more