The growing volume of Diameter signaling is driven by the deployment of LTE networks and policy control solutions, and will further increase with the introduction of voice of LTE. The Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller protects service reliability at times with very high signaling load and prevents signaling storms in case of node failures and malicious security attacks.
The product also prepares the network for rapid and smooth expansions when 5G is introduced and the number of Internet of Things devices surges. In the new architecture based on the network slices, it brings structure and acts as a signaling aggregator within each slice.
The Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller can be deployed as a native or virtual node and is fully integrated with Ericsson's network management system. Ericsson will continue to develop the native node for years to come and it can be easily virtualized on the same hardware platform. This means that operators can take their current needs and requirements into consideration, and decide freely on the timing for virtualization.
The Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller meets the high requirements demanded by control signaling products in terms of in-service performance and scalability, and can be used as:
The Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller can also redirect signaling based on indications from other signaling end points or instruct them to redirect their signaling messages. Furthermore, the node provides backward compatibility in terms of interworking and translation between Diameter protocols and legacy signaling protocols used by nodes such as Equipment Identity Registers and Home Location Registers.
The full functionality of the Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller is available no matter if the native or virtual implementation is chosen and the capacity of the node is scalable from 1200 to millions of messages per seconds.
The Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller is complemented with a range of Ericsson services, which are delivered by certified consultants with long experience from systems integration and technical support. This caters for a truly future-proof Diameter signaling network that can be deployed without disturbances and evolve towards a unified signaling architecture for all network elements.
The Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller has been sold to more than 60 operators in just three years' time and is used in commercial operation both as a native and virtual node. The capabilities and performance of the product, coupled with Ericsson's end-to-end understanding of telecom networks and long-term commitment to support and further develop signaling products, have made Ericsson the fastest growing signaling vendor in the market.
Demonstrations of the Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller can be arranged remotely or on local premises. Please, contact your local Ericsson sales representative for further information (see heading "Find a local office" at the bottom of this webpage).
Telstra, Australia:Signaling a bright future
Telstra deployed the Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller to build a robust and secure Diameter signaling network. Learn about Telstra's experiences and use cases in this video.
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Model Your Own Network
Create a model of your own signaling network and study what the Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller can do for you. This interactive presentation material explains how the product can help you save money while improving your system reliability as well as network security. Simply click on the link below to download the material and start exploring the capabilities of the Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller.
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Building Robust Signaling Networks
Read about the three so-called protection lines and learn how signaling peaks can be managed in a controlled way, and how over-dimensioning can be avoided while catering for growth and securing the service performance. This white paper outlines a holistic approach to signaling network design that provides scalability and robustness beyond the capacity of individual nodes.
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