HP Enhances Mediation Software

China Telecom delivers services across mobile, fixed and broadband networks. HP was the first company to be OCS-certified in China Telecom.

HP IUM 6.0 incorporates a new operations console that provides a “dashboard” overview of the entire system. Managers can see problems as they emerge, and take corrective actions to ensure smooth operation of the entire HP IUM deployment.

The enhancements address telecom companies’ need for more powerful security features that ensure delivery of services to those who are authorized. HP IUM 6.0 now includes enterprise-wide authentication and authorization controls that help reduce fraud that leads to revenue loss caused by unauthorized users.

In addition, service providers can implement a single sign-on process and share enterprise-wide identities with other systems. This integrates HP IUM security into the company’s overall security infrastructure. All security operations are captured for audit purposes.

IMS Forum, an industry consortium, completed billing and service delivery interoperability testing at its January 2009 Plugfest 6 event. The testing, led by HP, demonstrated that service providers’ existing billing infrastructure can be widely reused for IMS services, thus eliminating costly investment for new systems.

Conducted over two multi-domain IMS operator networks across four continents, the tests included policy control, online and offline charging, and support for a range of IP applications. The test systems handled complex calls seamlessly and demonstrated that next generation and IMS services can be delivered today. The tests also showed that the use of open interfaces can minimize development and maintenance costs, thus reducing operating expenses and increasing billing infrastructure flexibility.

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