diameter signaling controller

AinaCom adopts the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller

Finland’s largest virtual network operator AinaCom deploys the BroadForward Diameter router (DRA) to enable a multi HSS/HLR environment. Amersfoort, November 13^th 2018

AinaCom, a leading Finnish service provider and innovator of enterprise ICT solutions, today announced it has deployed the BroadForward Diameter router to enable a multi HSS/HLR environment. Ainacom is Finland’s largest virtual operator (xVNO) and also serves as a mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE). It offers voice, mobile, network and IT solutions for Finnish enterprise customers. The BroadForward DSC provides a software designed, multi-protocol routing and interworking solution supporting Diameter, SS7, SIP, ENUM, RADIUS and HTTP. The BroadForward DSC is widely adopted by leading global Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs and IPX providers. The DSC solution empowers BroadForward’s customers to independently orchestrate converged signaling scenarios across 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, Fixed/Wi-Fi networks and ultimately 5G. AinaCom has deployed the BroadForward DSC to enable Diameter routing (DRA), Diameter Edge Agent (DEA) and HSS front-end services. Tomi Saario, CEO at AinaCom, commented “The BroadForward DSC provides AinaCom with intelligent routing and interworking capabilities. Our team is now able create advanced signaling scenarios for our services.” Taco Schoute, CEO BroadForward added “The BroadForward DSC is designed to empower service providers such as AinaCom to focus on innovation without being held back because of typical vendor dependencies. With the BroadForward DSC in place, AinaCom has already enabled routing and interworking scenarios that go far beyond what a typical Diameter router can support. The unique flexibility of the BroadForward DSC enables AinaCom to create advanced services for their customers, independently and out-of-the-box.” About AinaCom AinaCom Oy is the largest virtual operator in Finland and an innovator of business ICT solutions. AinaCom provides optimally tailored IT and communications solutions, such as voice, mobile, network and IT solutions. AinaCom is part of Aina Group, whose business areas are media and ICT. For more information visit www.ainacom.fi → Read more

Gibtelecom adopts BroadForward’s Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller

Gibraltar’s leading communications provider Gibtelecom goes live with the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) Gibraltar, October 9th 2018

Gibtelecom, Gibraltar’s leading communications services company and international communications hub, today announced it has launched services with the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC). The installation enables Gibtelecom to integrate and operate advanced Diameter signaling scenarios in its mobile core network and independently handle vendor-specific signaling implementations. It also provides them with the ability to configure signaling scenarios across other access networks and protocols such as SS7, SIP, ENUM, RADIUS and HTTP. As the pioneer in the growth and development of communications in Gibraltar, Gibtelecom offers business and residential subscribers a one-stop-shop for landline, broadband and mobile products and services. Today, Gibtelecom is the main provider of communications services on the Rock of Gibraltar, offering the a to z of communications services - more recently announcing a service called Sofi – a digital entertainment platform with over 60 fully-licensed TV channels and on-demand entertainment with Pay TV services such as Amazon's Prime Video and Rakuten TV. Through its ownership in the Europe India Gateway (EIG) submarine cable system, the Company has a network reach spanning half-way around the globe, connecting Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The group’s data centre business, Rockolo, also operates a number of facilities in Gibraltar, as well as offering secure cloud services and other products. The BroadForward Next Generation DSC provides Gibtelecom with an easy to configure, software based, Diameter routing and multi-protocol interworking solution. It is designed to enable operators to independently orchestrate converged signaling services across 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, Fixed/Wi-Fi networks and ultimately 5G. The BroadForward DSC is widely adopted by leading global Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs and IPX providers. Antonio Media, Gibtelecom Principal Engineer leading the project, commented “The selection and implementation of the BroadForward Next Generation DSC is a direct result of our commitment to invest in leading technology to accelerate service innovation. We are very pleased with the speed of implementation of the BroadForward DSC and the capabilities it provides. It makes our network even more robust and it allows us to independently configure advanced signaling scenarios”. Taco Schoute, CEO BroadForward added “It’s a treat to work with Gibtelecom as they have the signaling expertise and know exactly what they want and where they want to take it. The unique flexibility of the BroadForward DSC is great advantage for Gibtelecom as it supports them with service innovation and network optimization. They appreciate the value of a next generation signaling solution as key enabler to achieve their business goals”. About Gibtelecom Gibtelecom is the leading mobile, broadband and fixed communications services company in Gibraltar. Through its extensive communications networks, Gibtelecom provides a range of voice and data services, including mobile, to the local Gibraltar market, as well as business enterprise products to a number of the world’s top egaming businesses, together with the financial services, shipping and tourist industries based on the Rock. Gibtelecom networks stretch half-way round the world and connect largely through its ownership in the Europe India Gateway (EIG) submarine cable system, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The company has several points of presence, including London, Madrid and Marseille. The group’s data centre business, Rockolo, operates a number of facilities in Gibraltar, as well as offering secure cloud services and other products. The European Foundation for Quality Management has certified Gibtelecom as a ‘Recognised for Excellence’ business and the group is also a registered ISO 9001:2008 company. For more information visit Gibtelecom’s website at www.gibtele.com. For more information please contact Dwayne Lara Corporate & Regulatory Manager dwayne.lara@gibtele.com T: +350 20052278 www.gibtele.com → Read more

Top Connect goes live with the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller

Leading Baltic enterprise service provider Top Connect adopts the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) to enable advanced signaling scenarios across Mobile and Fixed networks Tallinn, August 27th, 2018 Top Connect, a premium telecommunications service provider for enterprises in the Baltic states, announced it has launched services with the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC). The solution enables Top Connect to integrate and operate advanced Diameter routing and multi-protocol interworking scenarios from its core network as well as independently deal with vendor-specific signaling variants. The BroadForward DSC is a signaling solution that not only supports Diameter, but also many other protocols such as SS7, SIP, ENUM, RADIUS and HTTP. It enables Top Connect to address signaling scenarios across Mobile and Fixed/Wi-Fi access networks.

Headquartered in Tallinn Estonia, with subsidiaries in Latvia and Lithuania, Top Connect Ltd. is the leading alternative telecommunications company for wireless and fixed telecommunication services to corporate and institutional customers in the Baltic states and internationally. The company offers mobile voice and data, connections to over 20 major international carriers, SMS delivery, and value added services such as fixed voice and data services to corporate and governmental customers. Top Connect develops M2M/IOT services such as M2MtoGo and is known for successful services such as TravelSim, an international roaming SIM card with over 5 million users. Top Connect has selected the BroadForward Next Generation DSC for its unique routing and interworking capabilities designed to orchestrate converged signaling services across 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, Fixed/Wi-Fi networks and ultimately 5G. The single-engine software solution for DRA, DEA and multi-protocol interworking furthermore is easy to configure and to manage and doesn’t require proprietary scripting or vendor involvement to enable signaling scenarios. The BroadForward DSC is widely adopted by leading global Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs and IPX providers. Mikhail Markin, VP Strategic Partnerships of Top Connect, commented “Top Connect prides itself being able to cater for the specific needs of each of our clients and deliver the solution they require. The BroadForward DSC is a vital component in our network as it empowers us with the right set of signaling capabilities and flexibility, enabling us to react quickly to customer demand and orchestrate advanced signaling scenarios on demand. And with the BroadForward DSC we don’t need anybody else to get the job done, saving us time and money”. Taco Schoute, CEO BroadForward added ”The BroadForward DSC is designed for operators such as Top Connect who need the flexibility to be competitive and to manage and control their own signaling assets on a daily basis. The BroadForward DSC will allow Top Connect to independently create unique routing and interworking scenarios across network technologies and vendor specific protocol variants.” About Top Connect Top Connect is one of the biggest alternative mobile roaming providers with more than 20 years of history in telecommunications. Headquartered in Tallinn, capital of Estonia, Top Connect is a premium alternative telecommunications service provider for enterprises in Baltics States, operates mobile roaming services like TravelSim, TravelChat and develops M2M/IOT services like M2MtoGo. Celebrating its 12th anniversary this year, TravelSim has grown to become the world’s leading alternative roaming service with more than 5 million users worldwide. TravelSim main services are roaming SIM cards that have ‘all the features’, including data plans, SMS bundles, cheap calls and data service, offering business users as well as leisure travellers up to 85% save on international roaming charges. Covering 205 countries, TravelSim runs a distribution network in over 62 countries across the globe, and this number is constantly growing. For more information, please contact: Mikhail Markin VP, Strategic Partnerships Mikhail.Markin@topconnect.ee T: +372 616 6569 www.topconnect.ee www.topconnect.com → Read more

Diameter routing (DSC-DRA-DEA-IWF)

The BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) is the world’s leading product for Diameter Routing Agent (DRA), Diameter Edge Agent (DEA) and Interworking. It enables operators to create signaling scenarios across 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, IMS, Fixed, Wi-Fi, IT and M2M/IoT networks without the need for (proprietary) scripting or development. The BroadForward DSC can run as a standalone solution or combined on a single-engine platform with other BroadForward products, such as the BroadForward Signaling Transfer Point (STP). → Read more → Read more