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Serving as Media Resource Function in IP Multimedia Subsystem architecture, MCS IP Media Server has been validated on AdvancedTCA blade server running Intel® Xeon(TM) processors. When used as part of MyCall Residential Services Suite or Business Service Suite, MCS can be deployed to provide services such as voice and video messaging, announcements, IVR, prepaid services, multi-party conferencing, and video mail to residential and business users.
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Netcentrex Announces IMS-Compliant Version 6 MCS IP Media Server, Providing Advanced Voice and Video Capabilities on AdvancedTCA®
- MCS Serves as a Media Resource Function (MRF) in IMS Architecture
Netcentrex, the leading enabler of next generation converged voice and video networks and solutions, today announced a new release of its MCS IP Media Server, providing advanced voice and video capabilities and serving as an MRF (Media Resource Function) in Netcentrex' IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) architecture.
New video capabilities
In addition to its successful voice capabilities, MCS v6 introduces video media processing, accessible from all types of fixed or mobile video terminals: fixed video phones, 3G mobile video phones, and PC-based video clients. Video applications available on the MCS IP Media Server include video mail and Netcentrex' Video Service Broker. A major European incumbent operator has already launched a single, automated access to a variety of content and services for video users from both fixed and mobile networks, based on the innovative Video Service Broker.
IMS-ready
One of the key promises of IMS is the possibility for end-users to experience a combination of simultaneous multimedia communication sessions. These future-proof capabilities of the MCS v6 means that it serves as the MRF component in an IMS architecture as new, multimedia IP networks are being deployed.
Validated on AdvancedTCA
The new version of the MCS IP Media Server has been successfully validated on Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA) bladed server running high performance Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors. AdvancedTCA is a series of industry standard specifications for the next generation of carrier grade communications equipment. It incorporates the latest high speed interconnect technologies and next generation processors. It delivers improved reliability, manageability and serviceability, with a new blade and chassis form factor optimized for communications. AdvancedTCA provides a
standardized platform architecture for carrier-grade telecommunication applications, with support for features such as NEBS, ETSI, and 99.999% availability.
"AdvancedTCA platforms with Intel(R) processors are ideal for demanding voice and video applications, "said Kevin D Johnson, general manager of Marketing and Platform Programs, Communications Infrastructure Group, at Intel. "Working closely with innovative solution developers like Netcentrex we can provide carrier-class media processing solutions powered by Intel technologies on AdvancedTCA standards-based platforms."
"The additional multimedia capabilities of the MCS IP Media Server combined with its capacity to operate as an MRF in emerging, IMS-based networks have already attracted much attention from service providers," commented Erik Larsson, VP of Marketing at Netcentrex. "The platform has already been successfully deployed by leading operators across both fixed and mobile networks to create differentiation and end-user value in their services. IMS requirements will lead to many more deployments in the near future."
Pre-integrated media applications
The MCS IP Media Server can provide pre-integrated media applications within existing Netcentrex solutions. When used as part of the MyCall(R) Residential Services Suite or Business Services Suite, the MCS can be deployed rapidly to provide high margin services such as voice & video messaging, announcements, IVR, prepaid services, multi-party conferencing and video mail to residential and business users. In this case, the MCS is packaged as an application server with an embedded MRF (Media Resource
Function), connected to the Netcentrex CCS softswitch or S-CSCF (Serving Call Session Control Function).
Standalone media processing
Thanks to its SIP architecture and VoiceXML programming interface, the MCS can provide media processing for existing and new multimedia services in a PSTN, IP or mobile network. It is designed to be easily integrated into any service provider infrastructure, regardless of the access technology, core network connectivity or protocols.
The MCS may function as:
- A traditional IVR unit with native IP interface, connected to legacy PSTN networks via SS7 or ISDN TDM interfaces
- A shared MRF connected to any S-CSCF or Application Server in an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) architecture
The MCS IP Media Server runs on an advanced carrier-grade architecture providing a fault-tolerant environment that ensures high-performance and massive linear scalability. A centralized management platform can easily be integrated into the service provider's OSS/BBS environment.
Large installed base
Previous versions of the MCS already deliver media processing to a large installed base of residential and business users. More than 100,000 ports are in operation for prepaid services, customer care self-services, call center services and speech portal services, in fixed and mobile networks as an intelligent peripheral or a service node. The MCS is typically delivered as a pre-integrated carrier-class IP Media Server with Netcentrex MyCall Residential Services or Business Services suites.
As of the second quarter of 2005, 2 million MyCall residential VoIP lines have been deployed by more than 20 service providers, with 4,000 additional lines provisioned per day. In addition, more than 100,000 business subscribers use Netcentrex IP Centrex and Business Services every day.
Live demo at the Netcentrex Triple Play Symposium
Netcentrex, Intel and Allied Telesyn are hosting the Triple Play Symposium on 13th September in San Jose, and 15th September in New York. During these events, the MCS IP Media Server running on Intel processor-based products compliant with AdvancedTCA will power a portfolio of innovative IP video solutions such as video telephony, video mail, and video conferencing. This will demonstrate the role of the MCS as an MRF platform of choice for delivering advanced media processing for next-generation IMS applications. For more information about the Triple Play Symposium, please visit: www.netcentrex.net or iplay3.com.
About Netcentrex(TM) (www.Netcentrex.net)
Netcentrex develops unique next generation network (NGN) voice and video solutions that enable telecom operators and service providers to deliver voice-video-data and fixed-mobile converged services for both the consumer and enterprise markets. Solutions include IP telephony, video telephony, Triple Play, IP Centrex, voice/video VPN, contact center and IVR services. All solutions are built on the same IMS compliant infrastructure that includes an application softswitch, media services, provisioning and management.
Founded in 1998, Netcentrex has over 2 million VoIP lines in commercial service and has been recognized as the worldwide leader for Class 5 application servers. The company has sales and partner representatives in over 25 countries and over 50 operator and service provider customers. Leading European and US venture capital firms back the privately held company.
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