wichorus UNVEILS hspa & lte packet core solutionS based on ITs smartcore 4G platform

Currently in trials, the Smart GGSN solution turbo-charges HSPA/HSPA+ networks and prepares them for transition to LTE EPC without hardware replacement. 

CHICAGO (4G World) – September 17, 2009 - WiChorus, the Smart 4G Packet Core provider, unveiled a solution that enables mobile operators to build their 3G HSPA packet core networks with a 4G platform and provides a future-proof software upgrade path to LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC). The exponential growth of mobile broadband data is changing the function and performance requirements of the mobile packet core for HSPA and HSPA+ networks, as well as deployment models. By leveraging its high-performance 4G packet core platform, WiChorus is addressing these new needs and enables support for GGSN, LTE, PDN Gateway and Serving Gateway network functions. The mobile operators coping with an unprecedented rise of Internet traffic and adopting or enhancing HSPA networks can now future-proof their networks for LTE, with the un-matched performance and capacity of SmartCore platforms. The WiChorus HSPA GGSN is currently in trials with mobile operators.

“Mobile broadband operators are beginning to plan their initial LTE deployments in the near-term.  At the same time, however, they are dealing with incredible data growth on their current 3G networks,” noted Peter Jarich, Service Director with Current Analysis. “Platforms supporting 4G networks along with the challenges of today’s 3GPP networks – such as WiChorus SmartCore – offer a compelling packet core solution promising investment protection going forward and obviating the need for hardware replacement.”

“The smart phones with social multimedia capabilities, connected notebooks and variety of other connected devices have caused a dramatic rise of Internet traffic on today’s 3G networks,” said Rehan Jalil, President & CEO of WiChorus.  “The high CAPEX and OPEX involved in serving this Internet traffic in return for a low flat-rate fee is a significant business model challenge. With only a very small fraction of the devices worldwide with HSPA capability, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.   WiChorus SmartCore offers a fresh & innovative solution, addresses this business model challenge and enables to grow 3G networks with a future-proof 4G platform.”
 
The SmartCore platform’s ability to provide insight into a network on a per application, per subscriber, per flow basis at line rate, coupled with advanced charging features, enables operators to adopt new business models that leverage Internet-based services. These include content-based charging, mobile advertising and revenue-sharing partnerships. In addition, the advanced stateful Layer 7 capabilities are coupled with SmartCore’s knowledge of the wireless topology to allow operators to ensure fairness in network bandwidth consumption, and optimize scarce spectral and backhaul resources.

The WiChorus 3GPP solutions are fully compliant with 3GPP specifications, and are available on the SC 1400, SC 600 and SC 100 SmartCore platforms.

About WiChorus. WiChorus is an industry leader in Smart 4G Packet Core infrastructure products. Its purpose-built SmartCore platform’s unmatched performance with integrated content and network intelligence enables operators to deploy smart HSPA, LTE and WiMAX Packet Core networks, that optimize network resources, deliver new revenue generating services and monetize the Internet. With headquarter offices in San Jose, California, WiChorus is a private company with financial backing from Accel Partners, Mayfield Fund, Redpoint Ventures and Pinnacle Ventures. For more information, please visit www.wichorus.com.

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