Aricent Intros VCC Server
CHICAGO — Aricent, the full-service,
full-spectrum communications software company, today announced the
launch of its first ever voice call continuity (VCC) server solution.
Allowing mobile devices to seamlessly switch between wireless and
wireline networks, the Aricent Service Continuity Server, SCS is an
ideal solution for service providers or for OEMs with IMS-enabled fixed
mobile convergence products.
Designed to automatically handle complex operator and consumer-specified
rules for roaming and mid-call handovers, the Aricent Service Continuity
Server allows users to enjoy the convenience of a single personal mobile
device that works in the home, the office or on the road across circuit
switched (GSM, 3GPP) and packet switched (IMS, pre-IMS VoIP) networks.
Evolving to support various media streams, SCS will also support
multimedia applications to expand connectivity options, enabling the
roll-out of entirely new applications to subscribers. All of this
functionality together will ultimately empower service providers to
create new revenue streams and to maximise overall financial and
operational benefits.
Significant features and functionality of the Aricent Service Continuity
Server include:
3GPP standard for voice call continuity and interoperability,
which allows interoperability with a wide variety of dual-mode handsets
and multi-vendor environments, providing service providers with an
alternative to interim solutions such as UMA technology;
Flexible service roll-out design with pre-IMS and IMS-enabled
configurations, which means service providers can integrate with their
legacy systems and adapt the servers to meet future service
requirements;
A product roadmap with comprehensive support for multimedia
service continuity and features such as Instant Messaging (IM) and
Push-to-Talk (PTT) on dual mode access gives service providers new
capabilities and a future-proofed evolution path;
An integrated, ready-to-deploy delivery coupled with a
carrier-grade server and redundancy options, allowing service providers
to reduce time-to-revenue for offering new FMC services.
“True fixed-mobile convergence changes the underlying principles of a
service provider’s business — enabling them to extend their reach,
expand their profitability and enhance their customers’ experience,”
said Sanjay Dhawan, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer,
Aricent. “By taking a leadership role in delivering on the promise of
fixed-mobile convergence via IMS, Aricent is empowering carriers to
offer a better combination of coverage, quality, services and price.”
Aricent Inc.
