USSDC

Marketing Introduction

It is impossible to imagine any growth in GSM services today without additional services to diversify and broaden operators basic service portfolios. Handling network events requires a standardized connection to an OCC network with subsequent transmission of the information to the delivery platforms for processing. The entry point to the operators network for USSD services are hardware and software gateways‚ also called USSD centers (USSDCs).

Product Description

A1 Systems USSD center is a transport subsystem of the Archipelago integrated SDP solution serving to integrate with the mobile operators network components. It enables the transformation and routing of requests from mobile terminals and meshes with the operators billing system.

A1 Systems USSD center is a free-standing solution. It uses technology based on open standards‚ which means you can roll out the platform and configure how it works with the OSS network infrastructure very quickly. SIGTRAN support means easy integration with next-generation mobile networks..

The USSDC connects to the network event monitoring system to ensure robustness and consistent high-availability operation.

MNO Benefits

• Ultra fast rollout
• Minimal rollout cost
• Low load on basic network channels
• Flexible management and administration system
• Ability to connect to third-party service providers

Specification

Main technical characteristics of the USSDC:

• Request processing in GSM MAP v1-3 format and SIGTRAN interfaces to the GSM network
• Support of USSD Phase 1 and 2 standards
• Integration with the billing system through CAP or CDR
• Distribution of network requests based on parameters you set
• Various interfaces for interoperation with external applications: SMPP v.3.4‚ SOAP‚ HTTP
• WEB console for administration
• SNMP monitoring and recovery system
• Horizontal scaling and rapid deployment
• Multi-level logging
• Handles up to about 50‚000 concurrent user sessions
• Duration of the user session: up to 10 minutes