Taqua, a supplier of convergence switching and small cell
deployment solutions, announced it has completed the acquisition of Acton,
MA-based Tatara Systems, a provider of SIP-based mobile telephony convergence
solutions.
Driven by smartphones and other data-intensive mobile
device usage in both the consumer and enterprise markets, the mobile industry
is looking to small cell deployments as a principal solution for addressing
network capacity challenges, data off-load requirements, and in-building
coverage issues. Tatara’s mobile telephony convergence platform is designed to
address these issues and is widely deployed today.
Founded in 2001, Tatara Systems has focused exclusively
on developing applications for the mobile convergence market, the first of
which is for femtocells. Tatara is the recognized leader in SIP-based femtocell
convergence solutions and led the efforts within 3GPP2 to define a standard
compliant femtocell convergence server.
The Tatara Convergence Server (TCS) utilizes a flat,
SIP-based architecture supporting both CDMA and UMTS, which allows for easier
core network integration while providing a carrier grade platform that is
highly scalable and future proofed for 4G including VoLTE. The TCS caps circuit
switch investment by enabling off-load and laying the groundwork to provide
services beyond femtocell.
Within its first tier one CDMA mobile operator femtocell
deployment, the TCS delivers voice, messaging, and data convergence while
providing supplementary, regulatory, and emergency services. The solution also
enables seamless femto to macro handoff.
The addition of Tatara’s Convergence Server platform and
femtocell convergence application software fits nicely with our wireless media
gateway and small cell backhaul efforts,” said Eric Pratt, chief executive
officer of Taqua.
While important from a product diversification
standpoint, it’s also key for Taqua from a corporate perspective as it broadens our go to market channels and
establishes Taqua’s solutions within tier one wireless carriers,” Pratt added.
The TCS is deployed in pre-IMS and IMS networks,
including the largest and fastest growing femtocell deployment to date.
In pre-IMS networks, it is an application server
operating as a SIP-MSC/IWF, while in IMS networks it operates as a SIP
Application Server. The TCS extends macro network features and functions to
femtocell-served subscribers.
It leverages incumbent core network elements enabling
mobile operators to deploy new femto offerings while preserving existing
systems and practices. It also allows operators to deliver a consistent user
experience and implement unified service plans across femto and macro networks.
By Telecomlead.com Team
editor@telecomlead.com
