Elisa selects Nokia Siemens Networks' core network for higher capacity and convenient Internet access
Elisa has chosen to deploy the Nokia Siemens Networks MSC Server solution in an agreement that enhances Nokia Siemens Networks' position as Elisa's circuit core network vendor. Deployment of the 3GPP-compliant mobile softswitching solution has been completed and the solution, which includes MSC Servers and Multimedia Gateways, is already operational in Elisa's network.
Elisa undertook the upgrade of its switching infrastructure in order to meet growing demand and recognized the MSC Server System as the best and most cost effective means to boost switching capacity. The MSC Server was implemented as an upgrade to Elisa's existing MSC switches previously supplied by Nokia.
"The development of our core network is crucial to Elisa's future success as our call traffic continues to increase," says Kirsi Valtari, Vice President for Production, Elisa. "Implementing a 3GPP Release 4 architecture will improve our overall network capacity, and optimize the costs of providing voice services."
"We're extremely pleased to be continuing as Elisa's supplier of core network infrastructure," says Jürgen Walter, head of Service Core and Applications, Nokia Siemens Networks. "For us, it's a clear endorsement of Nokia Siemens Networks' strong offering in this space, especially our MSC Server System, which also lays the groundwork for the evolution toward IP-based networks."
Under the agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks supplies its MSC Server System, which supports 3GPP Release 4, 5 and 6 features which provide support for SIP services, interworking with IP Multimedia Subsystem, and convergence voice services such as VoIP over WiFi or broadband access.
Software maintenance and hardware repair services are also included in the deal. These services are designed to safeguard Elisa's network investment with proper incident management and issue resolution as well as to ensure optimum platform health, allowing the network to stay competitive and reliable by keeping all network equipment operating.
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