Interop successfully completes 4G interoperability test with ARRIS mobility application server

CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2010, FORT MYERS, USA: Interop Technologies, a provider of core solutions for messaging, device management, and connectivity gateways, has successfully completed testing of its 4G-ready Short Message Service Center (SMSC) 4 Series with the ARRIS Mobility Application Server (MAS).

ARRIS specializes in the design, engineering, and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services worldwide.

The successful outcome of the integration testing ensures that any mobile network operator running the ARRIS MAS and the Interop Technologies SMSC 4 Series can support IP-based messaging protocols as well as SS7-based, legacy messaging.

The ARRIS MAS provides full SIP-based Dual Mode Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) with support for seamless roaming and handover between circuit-switched and IP networks. Offloading voice, messaging, and data services to IP networks reduces operators’ costs and provides opportunities to offer competitive service packages.

Operators running the ARRIS MAS and the Interop Technologies SMSC 4 Series have the added assurance that all messages will be delivered. If, for any reason, mobile services are not available via the 4G/Wi-Fi network, message traffic can successfully fall back to the SS7 network.

“Integration testing has proven that the Interop Technologies SMSC 4 Series is a viable messaging solution for operators running our MAS. Together, the technologies will provide operators with a powerful network and message delivery system,” said Jay Bestermann, senior director of Product Development, ARRIS.

“Interop Technologies is looking forward to working with ARRIS on upcoming implementations. This successful integration test reinforces our commitment to provide clients with best-in-class solutions,” said Steve Zitnik, Senior Vice president of Technology and New Ventures, Interop Technologies.

Due to the complexities involved with implementing different technologies, integration testing is key for operators launching crucial revenue-generating services, such as messaging. By ensuring that existing and future messaging technologies work together, Interop can help operators reduce implementation costs and more quickly realize a return on their investments.