ussd center - netfors

4
Enabling VAS based on USSD interaction and cost savings The USSD Center has full SS7 interfaces and rich IP interfaces that allow interaction with applications that manage value added services. Operators in the ICT industry can use the USSD Center for management of USSD transactions between mobile and the internet based part of the industry. This enables the operators of the USSD Center to offer value added services based on USSD interaction with mobile end users and to save costs in the operations. www.netfors.com Page 1 of 4 February 2014 USSD Center MI and NI USSD and rich application interfaces

Upload: others

Post on 03-Feb-2022

14 views

Category:

Documents


2 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: USSD Center - Netfors

Enabling VAS based on USSD interaction and cost savingsThe USSD Center has full SS7 interfaces and rich IP interfaces that allow interaction with applications that manage value added services.

Operators in the ICT industry can use the USSD Center for management of USSD transactions between mobile and the internet based part of the industry.

This enables the operators of the USSD Center to offer value added services based on USSD interaction with mobile end users and to save costs in the operations.

www.netfors.com Page 1 of 4

February 2014

USSD CenterMI and NI USSD and rich application interfaces

Page 2: USSD Center - Netfors

USSD transactions between the players in the ICT industryThe USSD Center enables execution of USSD transactions between the mobile and the internet based part of the ICT industry.

USSD enables real time dialogue between mobile end users and VAS applications via messages flashed on the display of the mobile phone. The user experience can be compared the dialogue with an application on a smartphone.

USSD functionality is embedded in all GSM networks and all mobile phones. This makes it possible to offer USSD based services in parts of the world where the smartphone penetration is low.

Players in the mobile based part of the ICT industry (MNO, MVNO, MVNE and SS7 signaling providers) can use the USSD Center as a network element and as a gateway to the internet based part of the industry. E.g. USSD can be used as a medium for prepaid top up and for call back services. USSD can alsobe used for chat services between the mobile end users. The gateway functionality enables new revenue streams by giving the internet based part of the industry access to the mobile users.

USSD interactions can also be used for banking services and money transfer. Here Value Added Services Providers (VASP) and platform providers can manage the banking applications and use the USSD Center to enable the connectivity to the mobile network.

USSD can also be used for push services where an application pushes a message to the mobile end user and pull services where the mobile end user initiates a session by typing in a short code. This enables service providers to offer USSD based news, weather, sports, quiz, and survey services. The service providers may get assistance from Value Added Services Providers and Application Service Providers for provision of the applications and the connectivity to the mobile networks.

www.netfors.com Page 2 of 4

Internet

Service/contnetprovider

VoIPoperator

Aggre­gator

Mobile

MNO

MVNO

SS7signalingprovider

MVNE

VAS platforms

AsteriskBilling systemService apps.

Netfors

Netfors software

USSD Center

ASP/VASP

Customerenvironment

Page 3: USSD Center - Netfors

MI and NI USSD, and rich APIs for applicationsThe USSD Center enables transmission of Mobile Initiated (MI) and Network Initiated (NI) transactions between the SS7 network elements and IP based applications.

The SS7 interfaces enable integration with the mobile network via all protocols. The rich IP interfaces allow integration with applications that control the business logic of the USSD based services.

The configuration of the interfaces and the day-to-day operations are managed via a web based administration interface.

Features

• Scalable (from 20 to 1000 USSD TPS). This enables starting up with low costs and the required capacity and to upgrade as need occurs.

• Full SS7 interfaces (E1, SIGTRAN). This enables real time transmission of USSD transactions and flexibility in the integration with the mobile network.

• Rich IP interfaces (XML/SOAPJSON interface, standard APIs). This enables transmission of business logic to third party applications.

• Mobile Initiated (MI) and Network Initiated (NI) USSD. This enables initiation of USSD sessions originated from a mobile phone and from an application.

• Web based administration interface (configuration, status, add ons).This enables configuration of USSD services as well as mobitoring and optimization of operations.

• Add ons for extra functionality (Development Kit, Mobile Simulation Kit, CDRs for billing). This enables development of USSD applications without SS7 connectivity and integration with billing systems.

www.netfors.com Page 3 of 4

SS7 IP

STPBanking/

money trns.App.

MSC

HLR

Chat/prepaid

App.

Push/pullservices

App.

Dialogueservice

app.

VLR APIJSONSOAPXML

SMPPHTTP

TDM/E1SIGTRAN

Administration

Features

USSD Center

Spansand

Linksets

Associa­tions

Routing ofUSSD

transactions

Man. of USSDsessions

Serviceaccounts

MI USSDtransaction

NI USSDtransaction

MI USSDtransaction

NI USSDtransaction

Page 4: USSD Center - Netfors

Advanced and targeted offering at competitive pricesWe have our own protocol stacks and a highly qualified team with a passion for the software.

This enables us to offer advanced products and services at competitive prices, and to adapt the offering to individual needs.

This ensures that all our customers get a good start with and continued benefit from our software.

Getting started

Ee can deliver a software solution only or a plug and play solution with hardware or as a coud solution.

In order to ensure a good start we include standard deployment support in the operation license of the software.

For customers who are new to the SS7 world or who want a kick start with our software we offer on siteservices covering installation, configuration and training.

This ensures a good start for all customers.

Continued benefit

In order to ensure full functionality of the software over time we have a mandatory annual support agreement. This covers remote issue tracking, product updates and limited support in the usage of the software.

For customers with special needs we offer customizations and development of the software as well as professional services.

This ensures continued benefit from the software for all customers.

Commercial sense

Our efficient operations enable us to offer our products and services at competitive prices.

Pricing of our products is based on capacity and add ons. So the customer pays for what he gets.

The software is offered via a one off model with an annual support fee, a subscription model with quarterly instalments, and via a revenue share model.

This ensures that our commercial conditions make sense for all customers.

Direct dialogue

Do not hesitate to contact us for a dialogue about how we can satisfy your specific needs.

NetforsEsromgade 15, 1109DK-2200 Copenhagen NDenmark

Email: [email protected]: +45 46931411Fax: +45 46931466Web: http://www.netfors.com/

www.netfors.com Page 4 of 4