SIP To TCAP Gateway
SIP To TCAP Gateway
SIP To TCAP Gateway
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The SIP request and subsequent call flow are identical to a query to a SIP redirect or location server. The SIP
INVITE is sent to the signaling gateway that initiates a TCAP query over the SS7 network. The SCP returns the
actual destination number in the TCAP return response. The SG then sends a 3XX SIP response indicating that
the destination has changed to the destination number contained in the contact header. This allows the requesting
SIP server to create a second INVITE to route the call to the appropriate network gateway for delivery to the
PSTN. Similar call flows can be created for other number translation services such as LNP, VPN, and other short
dialing codes for directory or information services. Caller Name can also be implemented by a query to the CNAM
database with a 3XX response that adds the caller’s name to the destination URI returned in the SIP contact header.
Future Challenges
The services described in this solution are relatively simple call redirect or location requests with straightforward mappings from SIP
to TCAP. More complex dialogs, such as interworking IN triggers with SIP services, require more thought and possible extensions
to the SIP headers. In addition, IN services often require user interaction such as playing audio announcements, collecting DTMF
digits, or requesting speech input that require the initiating or subsequent actions, such as routing to a call center agent. Standards
work is needed to define interesting application level call flows for important services so there is interoperability between equipment
manufacturers. This should be done within the spirit of using SIP as an application level protocol and not as a transport protocol
for TCAP or other SS7 protocols. Ulticom recommends the use of SIGTRAN (M3UA, SUA) to transport SS7/TCAP over IP.
In summary, SIP offers a simple protocol for easy access to SS7 databases creating value for next generation carriers offering VoIP
services. Signalware provides an ideal development environment for offering SIP to TCAP gateway solutions in an open, standards
based solution that is optimized for carrier-grade reliability. Ulticom’s professional services organization can provide consulting services
as well as custom software development to reduce time to market for Signalware enabled solutions such as SS7 to SIP gateways.
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scalability, global interoperability, fault tolerance, carrier-grade reliability and standards-based APIs, on a variety of open computing platforms.
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