IMS-Based Fixed Mobile Convergence Server Allows Mobile Devices to Switch between Networks Ad Hoc

Aricent, the full-service, full-spectrum communications software company, today announced the launch of its first ever voice call continuity (VCC) server solution. Allowing mobile devices to seamlessly switch between wireless and wireline networks, the Aricent Service Continuity Server, SCS is an ideal solution for service providers or for OEMs with IMS-enabled fixed mobile convergence products.

Designed to automatically handle complex operator and consumer-specified rules for roaming and mid-call handovers, the Aricent Service Continuity Server allows users to enjoy the convenience of a single personal mobile device that works in the home, the office or on the road across circuit switched (GSM, 3GPP) and packet switched (IMS, pre-IMS VoIP) networks. Evolving to support various media streams, SCS will also support multimedia applications to expand connectivity options, enabling the roll-out of entirely new applications to subscribers. All of this functionality together will ultimately empower service providers to create new revenue streams and to maximize overall financial and operational benefits.

Significant features and functionality of the Aricent Service Continuity Server include:

- 3GPP standard for voice call continuity and interoperability, which allows interoperability with a wide variety of dual-mode handsets and multi-vendor environments, providing service providers with an alternative to interim solutions such as UMA technology;

- Flexible service roll-out design with pre-IMS and IMS-enabled configurations, which means service providers can integrate with their legacy systems and adapt the servers to meet future service requirements;

- A product roadmap with comprehensive support for multimedia service continuity and features such as Instant Messaging (IM) and Push-to-Talk (PTT) on dual mode access gives service providers new capabilities and a future-proofed evolution path;

- An integrated, ready-to-deploy delivery coupled with a carrier-grade server and redundancy options, allowing service providers to reduce time-to-revenue for offering new FMC services.

"True fixed-mobile convergence changes the underlying principles of a service provider's business -- enabling them to extend their reach, expand their profitability and enhance their customers' experience," said Sanjay Dhawan, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Aricent. "By taking a leadership role in delivering on the promise of fixed-mobile convergence via IMS, Aricent is empowering carriers to offer a better combination of coverage, quality, services and price."

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