Control Your Network, Boost Profitability
The Cisco Service Exchange Framework (SEF) is an
integral part of Cisco IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture and
vision. The Cisco SEF lies at the heart of Cisco’s IP NGN services layer
convergence and provides a unique collection of intelligent technologies and
solutions for all service provider segments (mobile, cable, and wireline).
For Mobile Operators, Cisco’s SEF represents a standards-based architecture
that links the Radio Access Network (RAN) to Mobile Operator's IP networks
and their value-added services, while leveraging the proven performance and
carrier-class reliability of Cisco platforms at the network layer of the Cisco
IP NGN. Cisco SEF for Mobile Operators is an open platform that provides an
intelligent services enablement and enforcement layer within the operator’s
network and easily interfaces to the control elements in the IP network. Cisco
SEF has proven interoperability with all major RAN, AAA, content billing, content
filtering and compression vendors. It provides a number of capabilities including
access and service control, easy mobility, and deep packet inspection. Key
products that make up Cisco SEF for Mobile Operators include: Cisco 7600 Series
routers, Cisco Content Services Gateway 2nd Generation (CSG2), Cisco Gateway
GPRS Support Node (GGSN), Cisco Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), Cisco Mobile
IP Home Agent (HA), Cisco Service Control Engine (SCE), Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch,
Cisco IP Transfer Point (ITP), and Cisco Session Border Controller (SBC). Collectively,
these Cisco SEF components successfully address many of the challenges Mobile
Operators face while seeking profitability from second-generation (2G), 2.5G,
and 3G mobile packet infrastructures.
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