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Aradial, a provider of AAA, billing, user management and policy control solutions for IP service providers announced that 012 Smile Communications, an Israeli service provider has deployed its RADIUS AAA and policy controller for creating a scalable and redundant IP-services platform that can replace the operators' existing system and handle more load.

Oasis Communication Technologies and Aradial together have implemented the RADIUS AAA and policy controller in two sites for disaster recovery. At each site two redundant Aradial servers have been deployed for business continuity. These servers run in active/active configuration to serve all network elements in the 012 Smile network.

"As one of Israel's leading communication service providers, we needed a solution that would work well with each of the multiple-vendor systems in our network," said Boaz Lowenstein, 012 Smile System Manager.

"We are a very growth-oriented company, constantly introducing new services into new market segments, and we needed a solution that would handle the specific features of all the routers, switches and other devices in our network. We found Aradial and Oasis-Tech to be excellent partners in the implementation, and Aradial's RADIUS AAA server is proving to be a flexible and scalable solution that supports our policy of continued growth," Lowenstein added.

Tomer Sharon, Oasis' VP Marketing expressed his pleasure on gaining this project from 012 Smile. Oasis undertook the entire project from preliminary negotiations, through the sale of the solution, to managing the account and providing first-level support, Sharon added.

Oasis is a system integrator that helps design, implement and maintain complex telecommunications systems. It provides services like data and system networking, voice in TDM & VoIP and security. Oasis provides customized solutions that are specifically designed to meet customers' needs besides using their own existing infrastructure.

Yishai Levanoni, Aradial's Chief Technology Officer explained that this deployment can serve virtually any system available in the market. In 012 Smile, Aradial interfaces with over 300 network access servers or NAS, including multiple Redback SmartEdge devices, Juniper's JRX, and Cisco's (News - Alert) BRAS and SSG.

"We have also replaced multiple Juniper Steel Belted and Cisco CAR AAA servers with only two Aradial AAA nodes. The Aradial RADIUS AAA and policy controller is serving one million ADSL, dialup and cable subscribers, enforcing an average of 500,000 concurrent sessions in real time," Levanoni pointed out.

012 Smile Communications offers broadband and traditional voice services in Israel. It offers broadband Internet access and other specialized data services and server hosting services besides offering local telephony via voice over broadband and a Wi-Fi network of hotspots across Israel.