iCore Network Center

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The iCore Network Center is the world’s first complete, multi-technology mobile network available in three distinct implementations targeted at carriers, government/military systems and OEMs.

This platform delivers one or multiple core network subsystems for GSM, CDMA, GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, EV-DO, Wi-Fi and WiMAX, enabling support for the most widely deployed mobile technologies in a broad range of applications and deployment scenarios. The common set of object code implements support for all protocols from a single converged platform. Utilizing a carrier-grade, high-availability Linux platform, the next generation iCore Network Center provides a solution for million-subscriber markets as well as distributed scalability across any-sized market. With integrated media gateway capabilities and a choice of standalone or distributed Architectures, the system offers an efficient path to convergent wireless technologies and a competitive technology roadmap for tomorrow’s markets.

The iCore Network Center leverages Tecore’s track record of deploying GSM, CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol networks around the globe, as well as its patented software-defined architecture guided by 3GPP/3GPP2 and IMS standards, to deliver a comprehensive, converged mobile platform.

iCore Network Center ™
A complete, multi-technology core network on a single blade

Commercial Carriers

The multi-protocol, multi-interface nature of the iCore Network Center allows operators to maximize service quality and revenue from existing operations while simultaneously rolling out a next-generation network. Mobile operators can also build overlay (GSM-over-CDMA, CDMA-over- GSM or 3G-over-2G) networks with integrated switching, simplifying the network and reducing costs.

Government/Military Systems

The iCore Network Center is ideal for tactical and first responder systems where access to multiple radio access technologies, streamlined operation and mission-critical security features are essential. A complete, multi-technology voice and data-capable mobile network contained in a single ruggedized case can be operational in one hour. With scalability based on standalone or integrated operations, this system is ideal for environments ranging from embassies to the battlefield.

Enterprise Mobility Management

Enterprise IT managers need a comprehensive platform to address the wide range of mobile devices accessing their network. They have few options that will support all major access technologies in a cost-effective and streamlined manner. In the iCore Network Center they can find an unmatched combination of protocols, feature set and enterprise-class form factor.

Software Specifications

CORE NETWORK CAPABILITIES

• UMSC
• MSC/VLR
• CSCF
• HLR / HSS
• AuC/AC
• SMSC/MMSC
• SMPP Gateway Interface
• SGSN/GGSN
• IN/SIP Application Server
• IP-Centric GSM IWF
• USSD Server
• Gateway/Tandem Trunking
• STP/SP Node

MULTI-NATIONAL REGULATORY FEATURE SET

• Intercept / Monitoring
• Emergency Location Services
• Number Portability

PREPAID SERVICES

• Integrated and IN Based Services
• Award Winning OTA Prepaid Service
• Credit Card Recharge, Multi-Top Up, Balance Transfer
• USSD Callback Server

VOCODERS

• G.711 PCM (mu/A-Law) at 64 Kbps
• G.729B CS-ACELP at 8 kbps
• GSM 6.10 Full Rate at 13.2 kbps
• EVRC at 4.0 kbps and 8.55 kbps
• AMR at 4.75-12.2 kpbs
• All vocoders are supported with: bundling, VAD, transcoder free operation (TrFO) and tandem free operation (TFO)

SYSTEM FEATURES

• Wireless Multi-Technology/Multi Generation Support
• Media Gateway Function
• SIGTRAN/SS7 Signaling Gateway
• SIP Gateway Trunking (Including local VoIP Codecs)
• Wireless VoIP Codec Support
• Peer to Peer IP Switching
• Localized Call Routing
• Multi MCC/MNC
• Multi-IMSI
• Network ID Time Zone
• Automatic Subscriber Provisioning
• MLPP

SUBSCRIBER FEATURES

• Call Forwarding Feature Pack
• Calling Line Feature Pack
• Multi-Party Feature Pack
• Call Barring Feature Pack
• Operator Determined Barring Feature Pack

SECURITY ALGORITHMS

• GSM Algorithm Security Pack
• CDMA Authentication Algorithm Security Pack

OPERATING SYSTEM

• 64-bit Linux-based processing

PERFORMANCE

• 1,000,000 BHCA
• 1,000 SS7 transactions/second