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SaskTel goes live with the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller

Canadian Telecom operator SaskTel replaces their legacy Diameter router with the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) Regina, November 20^th 2018 Today, SaskTel and BroadForward announced that the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) is now in full operation on SaskTel’s wireless network. The BroadForward DSC provides SaskTel with the ability to integrate and operate intelligent Diameter signaling scenarios across networks and vendor-specific implementations. It offers support for signaling scenarios across other protocols such as SS7, SIP, ENUM, RADIUS and HTTP. SaskTel assessed multiple leading Diameter router vendors and selected the BroadForward DSC to fully replace their F5 SDC Diameter routers.

Based in the province of Saskatchewan in the heartland of Canada’s prairie region, SaskTel is a major player in the Information, Communications, & Technology (ICT) sector. With $1.2 billion in annual revenue and 1.4 million customer connections, SaskTel is also the leading full-service communications provider in the province, offering Mobile, Fixed/Wi-Fi, IP-TV, Landline, and Security services. The BroadForward Next Generation DSC provides SaskTel with an easy to configure, multi-protocol routing and interworking software solution, designed to 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. Daryl Godfrey, SaskTel Chief Technology Officer “The new DSC provides SaskTel with a powerful, integrated set of signaling routing and multi-protocol interworking capabilities. This interworking touches everything from simple data usage, billing, roaming, lost and stolen device checking, and service enablement for our Fusion service. This product offers much more flexibility compared to traditional signaling router products, allowing us to independently orchestrate signaling services across our current networks and services. As well, our future networks and services, like VoLTE, ViLTE, Vo-WiFi and ultimately 5G will be integrated and orchestrated with ease. And, because of their extensive experience in replacing legacy signaling infrastructure, the migration to the BroadForward DSC was succesful”. Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward, added “SaskTel is a great customer to work with. They have a long experience with signaling solutions, and wealth of in-house signaling expertise. SaskTel compared all major routing vendors and immediately understood the benefits of the BroadForward Next Generation DSC. SaskTel’s engineering and operations teams, in close cooperation with our experts, managed a fast adoption of the BroadForward DSC in the SaskTel network. We are delighted that the switch-over from the legacy router to the BroadForward DSC was achieved as planned, without any hick-ups.” About SaskTel SaskTel is the leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provider in Saskatchewan, with over $1.2 billion in annual revenue and approximately 1.35 million customer connections including 610,000 wireless accesses, 345,000 wireline network accesses, 283,000 Internet accesses and 112,000 maxTV subscribers. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries offer a wide range of ICT products and services including competitive voice, data and Internet services, wireless data services, maxTV services, data centre services, cloud-based services, security monitoring services, advertising services, and international software and consulting services. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 3,900 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). Visit SaskTel at www.sasktel.com. For more information please contact Greg Jacobs Manager of External Communications Greg.Jacobs@sasktel.com T: +1 306.777.3433 → Read more

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

BroadForward’s Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) supports Cubic Telecom’s global IoT and M2M services

Cubic Telecom deploys the BroadForward DSC allowing enhanced global connectivity for its IoT, M2M and automotive services across its Mobile access technologies Mobile World Congress Americas, Los Angeles, September 12th, 2018 BroadForward, leader in intelligent routing and interworking software, today announced Cubic Telecom as its latest customer. The Dublin based connectivity experts Cubic Telecom enable leading automotive, PC and retail customers to connect and monetize their devices. They have now launched advanced signaling services with the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC).

Cubic provides mobility solutions that power connectivity for leading IoT, machine-to-machine (M2M) and connected device companies across the globe and is paving the way for autonomous vehicle technologies and innovative LTE connectivity solutions to become mainstream. Cubic’s global solution delivers best-quality, high-speed 4G LTE voice and data services in partnership with over 30 Tier 1 mobile network operators, spanning more than 180 countries. The company counts some of the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), technology and automotive companies as customers - including Audi, Volkswagen, Panasonic, Rakuten, Woolworths and Qualcomm Technologies. The BroadForward DSC is a software designed, multi-protocol routing and interworking solution supporting Diameter, SS7, SIP, ENUM, RADIUS and HTTP. The solution empowers Cubic Telecom to independently orchestrate converged signaling scenarios 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. James Dennis, CTO at Cubic Telecom, commented that “Cubic Telecom is entirely focused on global scalability with local connectivity anytime, anywhere. The name of the game for Cubic is making sure our connectivity services work across multiple network technologies and vendor specific implementations anywhere in the world. The BroadForward DSC ticks all the boxes when it comes to network independent routing and interworking and the ability to provide our engineers with truly out-of-the-box signaling orchestration”. Taco Schoute, CEO BroadForward added “We are very proud to be working closely with Cubic Telecom, as they lead the way in enabling global connectivity for mobility solutions involving connected cars and smart infrastructures, ultimately paving the way for fully autonomous vehicles in 5G. All BroadForward software products are designed to empower service providers to fully access and control their signaling assets, allowing them to be fast innovators, making mobile connectivity work across legacy and future technologies.” About Cubic Telecom Cubic Telecom is a global connectivity platform company that offers mobility solutions that power connectivity for leading Internet of things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M) and mobile device companies across the globe. An expert in Connected Intelligence, Cubic Telecom enables global scalability with local connectivity anytime, anywhere. Cubic provides connectivity in over 100 countries; the most robust network, device and retail partnerships worldwide; and flexible over-the-air (OTA) device management for clients and partners. Cubic creates connectivity where there was none before, with a belief in the future of things: a future where everything is connected. Cubic’s vision of interconnectivity will improve lives and make the world a more interesting and intelligent place to be. Clients which also believe in this work include Audi, Panasonic, Volkswagen, Woolworths and Rakuten. For more information, please contact Elaine Murray Communications & Commercial Executive ElaineM@cubictelecom.com T: +353 1 4860600 www.cubictelecom.com → Read more

Telecom26 implements BroadForward’s intelligent routing and interworking technology to enable global multi-network connectivity

Global connectivity mobile operator Telecom26 adopts the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC), providing a single software solution to enable cross-border, multi-network, multi-operator telecom services Zug, September 4^th, 2018

Telecom26, Swiss based single source provider of multi-network global connectivity, today announced it has implemented the BroadForward Next Generation Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) as a pivotal part of their Next Generation Mobile Services Platform. The solution enables advanced multi-protocol routing and interworking for roaming and data services across different types of access networks (Mobile, Fixed, Wi-Fi and satellite) and across signaling technology borders (SS7, Diameter, RADIUS, SIP, HTTP). The BroadForward solution empowers Telecom26 to provide multi-IMSI services such as Profile Management, Device Authentication, Network Steering and Global Roaming across industries, with a primary focus on enabling the Internet of Things (IoT) for Healthcare. Example is the recent launch by Telecom26 of a digital connectivity service for the global health community with the non-profit Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND). This first-of-its-kind service, named SIMplicity, is aimed at reducing the burden of sourcing and managing SIM cards for use in connected healthcare devices, including diagnostics equipment, in under served and low resource settings. The BroadForward Next Generation DSC provides Telecom26 with a multi-protocol routing and interworking solution that is easy to use and configure. The software solution is designed to orchestrate converged signaling services across 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, satellite and Wi-Fi networks. The BroadForward DSC enables Telecom26 to offer high availability services across technologies and ensure geographic redundant operations. Mike Ashdown, CEO of Telecom26 commented: “We required a signaling software solution that is designed to enable integration and resolve interoperability issues across multiple technologies, vendors, and service providers. The BroadForward DSC uniquely empowers Telecom26 to create services on networks that other operators struggle to achieve, resulting in further innovation and faster implementation of services.” “Telecom26 provides a unique service, enabling connectivity in some of the most remote and isolated places in the world. The BroadForward Next Generation DSC ensures Telecom26 can achieve reliable and seamless connectivity for its customers, making it possible to deliver converged services in the hyper-connected IoT world.” added Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward. About Telecom26 Telecom26 is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and is a cross border mobile network operator providing connectivity solutions to global corporations, manufacturers and maritime customers worldwide. Telecom26 leverages a vast global network of over 900 roaming partners to enable unique mobile services powered by a fully owned and managed mobile network core. Through the utilization of its Next Generation Mobile Services Platform and accompanying APIs, Telecom26 has become an innovator in the enablement of the Internet of Things and the preferred customer’s choice for global IoT connectivity. For more information please contact Tanja Butler Marketing Manager tanjab@telecom26.ch T +41 43 500 4244 www.telecom26.ch → 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

Diameter mediation

With over 50 different Diameter interfaces and numerous vendor specific variants, the industry clearly requires an effective way to deal with incompatibilities and maintain connectivity between these – still evolving – interfaces. BroadForward’s BFX Interface Gateway delivers significant reduction of time, cost and vendor dependencies, as it achieves interoperability through configuration rather than scripting or development.
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Diameter routing (DSC)

The BFX Interface Gateway is the Next Generation routing and interworking solution for 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Fixed, Wi-Fi and M2M networks. BFX is a unique single-design software solution combining DRA, DEA and interworking. The service orchestration GUI allows users to freely combine protocols with on-board functions to setup advanced service scenarios, without the need for scripting or development.
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