In today's emerging market, as networks are evolving towards SIP-based application servers, it has become imperative that operators bridge the existing SS7-based legacy networks with the newer IP networks. This will avoid costly service replication and maximize return on legacy investments.

The CIPHER SIP/Legacy service mediation solution bridges the two networks together by translating all protocols, allowing data of any format to move from any network to any application using any phone.

By bridging the two networks together it allows carriers to continue depreciating their existing systems and introduce new technologies/services across both legacy and new IP networks providing an elegant transition path.

SIP Services to Legacy

The CIPHER SIP Services to Legacy solution allows for SIP services to be delivered to legacy networks.

This capability allows legacy (non-IP) subscribers to access SIP-based services such as click-to-call and universal ringback tones. By deploying these services for the legacy networks, operators can leverage their critical investments in existing legacy networks, while increasing their revenue and ROI by extending these SIP-based services to existing subscribers.

Legacy Services to SIP

The CIPHER legacy to SIP Services solution allows for legacy services to be delivered to SIP networks. This capability will allow operators to deliver existing Intelligent Network services to next-generation SIP subscribers.

SIP/Legacy Service Composition

The CIPHER SIP and Legacy Service Composition enables an operator to combine services from each domain (legacy and SIP) and provide the combined service to all subscribers.

A common example of this service is a legacy prepaid service on a SCP and a RingBack tone service or VPN service built on a SIP Application server. This preserves the investment in the prepaid platform while opening up new services to legacy and IP subscribers.