Integration of Session Border Controllers and Diameter Signaling
Technology Provides the Security and Quality-of-Service Required by
Operators to Deliver LTE Roaming and Voice over LTE Services
Key Takeaways:
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Sonus and F5 Networks partner to deliver integrated solutions based on
best-of-breed SIP and Diameter signaling management solutions
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The partnership addresses needs of the growing numbers of operators
who are deploying LTE and IMS networks and IPX carriers offering
roaming across them
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The solution, available now through Sonus, enables Service Providers
to combine the Sonus 5000 series of Session Border Controllers (SBCs)
with the F5®
Traffix™ Signaling Delivery Controller™ (SDC™) to combine session
and Diameter signaling control capabilities, allowing mobile operators
to rapidly provide services and service entitlements to users as they
roam across LTE and 3G networks
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The joint Sonus/F5 solution simplifies Service Providers’ ability to
deliver and monetize mobile Unified Communication (UC) and multi-media
services accessed with smart mobile devices
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Sonus
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SONS), a
global leader in SIP communications, today announced it has
partnered with F5
Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV), the industry’s
leader in Diameter signaling technology, to deliver integrated solutions
designed to simplify the way Service Providers deliver differentiated
mobile UC and multi-media experiences across blended network
environments.
Operators are constructing 4G networks based on LTE and IMS technologies
in support of the growing number of smartphones and devices that require
‘always on’ accessibility to mobile broadband and applications. The
combination of capabilities from the Sonus
SIP-based Session Border Controller (SBC) and the Diameter-based F5®
Traffix™ Signaling Delivery Controller™ (SDC™) enables the delivery
of these services in a scalable, billable, secure manner across
networks. Service delivery and metering can now transcend network and
operator boundaries, and go across network types such as LTE-to-3G.
Additionally, operators are able to retain their existing 3G assets,
while adding LTE and IMS elements to offer faster and better quality
mobile broadband services.
The joint solution will enable growth for Service Providers through the
deployment and maintenance of high performance LTE networks and while
providing the seamless roaming required in the use of broadband mobile
networks and smart devices:
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“Smartphone shipments are expected to grow 32.7% year over year in
2013 reaching 958.8 million units, up from 722.5 million units last
year.” (Source: IDC press release, June 4, 2013)
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72% of enterprises support tablets for business use “driven by the
ubiquitous access and increased speeds of 3G and long-term evolution
(LTE)/4G.” (Source: Nemertes Research Benchmark, The Business Case for
Tablets, December 2012)
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LTE revenue was $2.7 billion in 1Q’13, an increase of 21%
quarter-over-quarter and 108% year-over-year according to Infonetics
Research. (Source: 2G, 3G, 4G Mobile Infrastructure & Subscribers
Market Share & Forecasts, Infonetics, June 2013)
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In line with the deployment of mobile services such as VoLTE,
Infonetics Research found that the top driver of growth in use of
Service Providers SBCs is to locate them at the access edge of mobile
networks. (Source: SBC Deployment Strategies: Global Service Provider
Survey, Infonetics, October 2012)
Quotes:
“When combining the advanced, robust solutions of F5 Networks and Sonus,
operators can remain confident in delivering LTE roaming and VoLTE
services that will satisfy customers and generate revenue,” said Mallik
Tatipamula, vice president of Service Provider Solutions, F5. “We view
addressing the requirements to deliver these services as a natural blend
of our two product areas. Looking forward we envision other innovative
joint scenarios, such as supporting operators to benefit from offering
premium OTT services with our SDC gateway to enable real-time billing
and charging. Through our partnership with Sonus, customers will benefit
from working with the experts in SBCs and Diameter signaling control.”
“The industry is becoming increasingly mobile and, behind the scenes,
much is being accomplished to keep up with the demands of enterprises
and consumers,” said Todd A. Abbott, executive vice president, Strategy
& Go to Market, Sonus. “As a result of Sonus’ close collaboration with
F5, the integration of our products will empower operators of 4G/LTE
networks to scale their delivery of enhanced services required by
always-connected users and to track service usage, independent of end
user location or the network to which they are connected.”
“While it is early days for LTE and IMS, we are seeing strong positive
growth and expect the trend to continue,” stated Diane Myers, principal
analyst, VoIP, UC, and IMS, Infonetics Research. “The increased use of
mobile broadband networks is driving the growth of Diameter signaling
within and between operators.”
“The integration of F5’s Diameter-based products with the Sonus SBC
portfolio is logical, as they perform complementary functions to enable
flexible service delivery across multiple types of networks,” said Zeus
Kerravala, founder and principal analyst of ZK Research. “And with
complementary go to market models, I foresee a win for Sonus and F5 as
they deliver simpler provisioning and reduced OpEx for their customers
building out and interfacing to LTE networks.”
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About Sonus Networks:
Sonus helps the world's leading communications service providers and
enterprises embrace the next generation of SIP-based solutions including
VoIP, video and Unified Communications through secure, reliable and
scalable IP networks. With customers around the globe and 15 years of
experience transforming networks to IP, Sonus has enabled service
providers and enterprises to capture and retain users and generate
significant ROI. Sonus products include session border controllers,
policy/routing servers, subscriber feature servers and media and
signaling gateways. Sonus products are supported by a global services
team with experience in design, deployment and maintenance of some of
the world's largest and most complex IP networks. For more information,
visit www.sonus.net
or call 1-855-GO-SONUS.
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
The information in this release may contain certain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events that involve risks and
uncertainties. Although Sonus believes that its expectations are based
on reasonable assumptions, readers are cautioned that these
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inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are
difficult to predict. All statements other than statements of historical
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represent Sonus' views only as of the date on which such statement is
made, and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of
any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking
statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to
do so, except as required by law.
F5, Traffix, Signaling Delivery Controller, and SDC are trademarks or
service marks of F5 Networks, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All
other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners. The use of the words “partner,” “partnership,” or
“joint” does not imply a legal partnership relationship between F5
Networks and any other company.
Sonus Networks
Wendy Tullo, +1-972-301-4978
wtullo@sonusnet.com
or
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Paul & Partners
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