SPECIAL SESSION: IMS Forum Presents OSS & Charging in IMS & NGN Networks B/OSS Billing World

Rio Las Vegas 10:45am 11:30am April 14, 2009

Michael Khalilian Chairman & President IMS Forum, NGN Forum info@IMSForum.org

OSS & Charging in IMS & NGN Networks

This panel will discuss results from charging interoperability testing for 'on-line' and 'off-line' billing services, drawing specific examples from recent NGN IMS Forum Plugfests. This session addresses technical and business aspects of multimedia, all-IP services. It will cover all types of interfaces used in IMS, NGN, LTE and WiMAX utilizing Diameter for control and management, network operations (OSS/BSS) and integration with NGN applications and services. The session will address the needs of service providers, protocol stack vendors and users, and equipment vendors delivering NGN functional elements such as Call Session Control, Home Subscriber Servers, Charging, Policy Management, and Security.

Speakers
Moderator: Michael Khalilian, Chairman & President, IMS Forum & NGN Forum (info@imsforum.org) Speakers: Nigel Upton, GM, HP BSS Portfolio, HP Anantha Ramu, VP Engineering & Principal Architect, Acision Tom Lybarger, Senior Director of Global Services Delivery, Aricent

What is driving NGN and IMS BSS/OSS & Security?

(Note: See Press Release today from IMS Forum) Real-time content and multimedia services over any Broadband Networks (3G, WiMax /LTE (4G), FemtoCell, WiFi, FTTH, Cable, Wireline)

Customers want tailored services (bills / QoS with reliability / availability)

ICS & Rich media Multiplayer gaming Ad Insertion Location-based services

Business process integration Bundled services Usage-based Self-service portals / payment flexibility Detailed of charge

NGN M-Play IMS Value Proposition

ONE PROVIDER SERVICE ANYWHERE

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The NGN and IMS Forum

The NGN and IMS Forum are the only global telecommunications associations devoted to Next Generation Networks (NGN) service delivery and interoperable IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) services architectures and solutions. The Forums mission is to enable delivery of M-play: rich multimedia, mobility and fixed services over wireline, cable, GSM, UMTS, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, LTE and fiber broadband networks. The Forum is the creator and organizer of the IMS Plugfests and NGN Plugfests, the industry's only events focused on verification and certification of IMS and NGN service interoperability through the IMS Certified and NGN Certified programs.
Through organized Plugfests, technical working groups and other activities, Forum members develop cost-effective technical frameworks for revenue generating converged IP NGN solutions. The combined organizations include over 2000 executives and technical, business development and marketing professionals from global and emerging equipment vendors, solution providers, integrators, service providers, and governmental agencies. For additional information or to join the NGN Forum, IMS Forum the IMS Plugfest, and/or the NGN Plugfest, please visit www.IMSforum.org or www.NGNforum.org.

NGN/IMS Forum Mission

IMS Forums mission is to accelerate the interoperability of IMS applications and services, enabling enterprise and residential consumers to quickly benefit from the delivery of M-play voice, video, internet and mobile services over broadband wireless, cable and fixed networks.
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IMS Services Interoperability Across all Types of Networks

Applications Voice and Multimedia Services QUADRUPLE PLAY
PoC, Fixed-to-Mobile, Cable-to-Mobile, Mobile Enterprise IPTv, Video-on-Demand, Presence & Location, Gaming

Control IMS Signaling and Control (OSS/BSS)

3G/4G BB
Multimedia Devices

Multimedia Devices

DSL BB

Multimedia Devices

Cable BB

WiFi / WiMAX/LTE
Multimedia Devices

Multimedia Devices

Fiber/ Ethernet

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Key NGN/IMS Forum Activities

Plugfest and technical working group
Test plans (7 completed to date) Technical and Architectural papers (over 30 completed in total) Best Practices and Guidelines (over 20 completed in total)

NGN / IMS Forum Community includes

NGN/IMS software & hardware developers, test & system engineers Business and marketing executives Industry experts, analysts and media

Outbound marketing/business development

Member Newsletter (since 2002) Press activities and analysts briefings (100+ in 2008) Speaking engagements at major conferences (30+ in 2008) By-lined articles (monthly) RoIs
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IMS Community and Plugfest

IMS/NGN Open Community
Open to all telecom/cable/wireless professionals Uses LinkedIn to complement user profile

Service Providers Steering Committee (2009)

Advisory Board to provide Plugfest/TWG input

Interoperability events (Plugfests)

Take place 2-3 times a year Next event on June, 2008 (Plugfest 7) Cover IMS/NGN M-Play applications, BSS/OSS, Security

IMS/NGN Consulting/Advisory Services

www.IMSForum.org www.NGNForum.org

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Forum Interoperability Program

NGN IMS Applications and Services interoperability Interoperability across all broadband access Roadmap to deliver an industry-wide test plan, used for NGN / IMS Services certification
Testing the IMS Services layer and Application Servers

NGN / IMS Plugfest:

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NGN/IMS Plugfests Completed

Interoperability test integrate NGN and IMS platforms and services architectures
Plugfest 1 Jan.07 IMS Infrastructure Plugfest 2 June 07 Voice and Multimedia Plugfest 3 Oct.07 A Network of Services Plugfest 4 Feb.08 IMS Triple Play, OSS/BSS and Billing Applications Plugfest 5 June 08 IMS/NGN M-play Plugfest 6 Jan. 09 NGN Plugfest 7 Plan for June 2009 Diameter/Control

Service Providers and Vendors benefited from validation of the most innovative NGN and IMS frameworks and applications

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What we learned so far

Off-the-shelf IMS components are available. They include:
CPE /user equipment Core network elements Applications designed for IMS Protocols, traffic tools, security analyzers, etc. OSS/BSS (i.e. Billing and Charging modules)

Installing and provisioning an IMS network getting easier IMS Protocols are maturing rapidly Services can be easily added Killer applications are driven by Consumers!
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How to contact us
For more information about IMS Forum activities and participation, please visit:
Web:
www.IMSForum.org, www.NGNForum.org

Email at info@imsforum.org

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