STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
* Telstra selects Ericsson's Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC), enabling an
efficient long term scalability across its wireless core network
* By implementing DSC, Telstra confirms its focus on forward planning to stay
ahead of the rapid growth in traffic driven by smartphones and LTE devices
* Diameter Signaling Controller is a key network component that eases the
pressure of increased signalling, whilst boosting operational efficiency and
increasing the reliability
Telstra, Australia's largest mobile operator, has selected the Ericsson
(NASDAQ:ERIC) Diameter Signaling Controller to expand its wireless network and
meet the rapid growth in mobile broadband usage.
Control signaling is probably the most critical function in a telecom network
and Diameter has quickly become one of the most widespread protocols. By
incorporating DSC, Telstra shows its commitment to continue to evolve to the
next-generation all-IP network, meeting the exponential growth in smartphone-
driven traffic. As more and more operators deploy LTE the requirements for
signaling control, both within an operator's own network and between operators,
also increase.
The benefits of implementing Ericsson DSC include more robust signaling network
architecture, significant CAPEX and OPEX savings, and a reduced risk of
malicious IP attacks. It will also improve the use networks during peak traffic
times, through load balancing and overload protection mechanisms. These
improvements will help to protect against any potential network element
failures.
David Robertson, Director Transport and Routing Engineering, Telstra says:
"Networks are evolving from narrowband signaling to diameter signaling, and we
are leading the adoption of this new signaling architecture. DSC provides a more
resilient mobile broadband network. We are deploying this technology to ensure
we are ahead of the curve with growth in traffic complexity while delivering
superior network performance to our customers."
Håkan Eriksson, Head of Australia and New Zealand, Ericsson says: "Telstra's
selection of Ericsson for this key piece of core network infrastructure
demonstrates confidence in our technology and commitment to our strategic
partnership in wireless core and LTE."
Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller is implemented on Ericsson Blade System,
a scalable, high-capacity platform that is involved in some 40 percent of the
world's total voice and data traffic. It can be deployed as a stand-alone node,
or co-located with Ericsson products such as IP-Signaling Transfer Point,
Session Border Gateway and Service-Aware Policy Controller. Furthermore it is
complemented with a selection of Ericsson services delivered by certified
consultants who have extensive experience with systems integration.
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