Dedicated Network versus Converged IP Network

While a dedicated IP network offers inherent security and minimal routing, a converged network carrying both voice and data also will satisfy these needs at a lower cost, provided that the QoS attributes such as Round Trip Time (RTT), Packet Loss, and Jitter are satisfied. These attributes should always be given the highest priority on the IP network.

Implementing SS7-over-IP on an SS7 system creates a converged IP network that allows quick, cost-effective implementation of IP-based services using existing network elements. The EAGLE, with its Signaling Transfer Point and Signaling Gateway functions, offers a reliable solution for this transition.

Decisions regarding the customization of the IP network are left up to the customer, but Oracle Professional Services can provide recommendations based on their experiences with previous SIGTRAN deployments.