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Digicel, a cellular provider in the Caribbean, will strengthen its network with a Cisco carrier-class signaling transfer point (STP) technology. Digicel will specifically leverage the Cisco 7600 Internet Protocol Transfer Point (ITP) solution, which is a part of the Cisco IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture.

 

The Cisco 7600 ITP solution will provide Digicel with standard time-division multiplexing (TDM)-based signaling, high-speed Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and STP capabilities. Using the Cisco 7600 ITP solution, Digicel will be able to freely expand its services to existing customers and accommodate a rapidly growing customer base.

 

“We also have plans for more IP-based deployments, which make the Cisco 7600 ITP, and Cisco, a logical choice. Coupled with a purpose-built element management system, the Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager, the complete solution allows for reduced training requirements and increased visibility into our operations," said Mario Assaad, CTO at Digicel Group in a statement.

 

"The Cisco 7600 ITP solution provides a solid foundation for Digicel and contains many features as part of its standard package that allows Digicel to utilize more features at less cost," he also added.

 

The Cisco7600 ITP solution offers flexible platforms capable of fulfilling an extensive range of service provider needs. The effectiveness of Cisco 7600 ITP solution lies in that fact that it combines the functionality of a next-generation STP and an IP router that support high-port density, support for IP routing protocols, and transport of SS7 signaling traffic over an IP network.

 

"By providing this next-generation signaling transport point, Cisco has successfully demonstrated its ability to provide signaling solutions that support existing and future service provider growth needs, even for carriers experiencing significant growth," said Tony Jeffs, director of marketing, Mobility Switching and Call Control Group, Cisco.

 

"Taking advantage of our core expertise in IP, Cisco's ability to provide scalable, reliable and cost-efficient signaling solutions that meet specific carrier and end user needs enhances Cisco's unique ability to fulfill the evolving requirements in this market."