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[Shenzhen China–02 Nov 2007] Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, recently rolled out its enhanced version of its popular mobile softswitch solution in China, providing significant new capabilities for next generation mobile core networks.

To embrace the opportunities provided by next-generation mobile communications, carriers are moving quickly to improve their network capabilities to enter the converged service market. The Huawei solution, which is available now, allows full Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) services to be deployed today. The Huawei enhanced mobile softswitch solution integrates multiple capabilities, such as softswitch, IMS, packet-based voice and complete IP-based networking. It allows carriers to not only bring high-quality broadband voice services to customers but also optimize their current assets and help them seize opportunities quickly in multimedia markets.

Currently, Huawei mobile softswitches serve more than 470 million subscribers in over 70 countries worldwide, supporting the transformation to IP transit layers, IP local networks, and all-IP core network together for global carriers. The enhanced solution is based on innovative IP technology that unifies 2G/3G networks and allows the connection between the core network and the access layer to be completely IP. Migrating from 2G to 3G does not require any hardware to be replaced and the software does not need to be upgraded, protecting 100% of the investment of carriers. In addition, the enhanced solution continues to support Huawei's innovative MSC Pool, which does not require any upgrade in the access layer, unlike other solutions. Utilizing unique resource sharing and load balancing technologies utilize network capacity effectively and improve the network efficiency by more than 30%.

Zhang Xinyu, vice president of Huawei core network product line stated: "Focusing on the opportunities and challenges of carriers, Huawei's enhanced mobile softswitch solution will pave the way for transformation from traditional networks to future-proof IP networks for telecom operators. Working closely with leading carriers worldwide, we will continue to lead the way towards unified All-IP networks that improve user communications and operator effectiveness."