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HP today announced new products and customer successes that highlight how it is enabling global telecom companies to create and deliver a new wave of mobile services. As part of a company-wide mobility initiative, HP is making several news announcements in advance of the 3GSM tradeshow, as summarized below.

Detailed information on each announcement is available in an online press kit.

HP recently announced the Services Marketplace, an industry-first innovation to help telecom operators meet the growing customer demand for personalized wireless and wireline services. Operators can deploy new services using HP OpenCall communications software to leverage the existing network infrastructure or they can deploy the new services within a more comprehensive service-oriented architecture (SOA), such as the HP Service Delivery Platform (SDP).

For independent software vendors (ISVs), many of whom have experience in the HP OpenCall software community, Services Marketplace provides valuable exposure to potential customers and the opportunity to significantly increase revenue.

In a November 30 2005 press release, HP unveiled products that will help the world's telecommunications providers evolve to the all-digital networks that are needed to offer blended voice, data and multimedia services across wireless, wireline and broadband networks.

From the HP OpenCall portfolio HP introduced a powerful media server, the HP OpenCall Media Platform Media Resource Function (HP OCMP MRF) that provides a foundation for advanced multimedia and interactive services in emerging Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks.

The HP OpenCall Media Platform, already widely deployed, has now been expanded to incorporate the MRF capability in emerging IMS networks. Current and planned capabilities include audio and voice services (interactive voice response, voicemail, conferencing) as well as a wide range of multimedia, collaborative and interactive services such as video mail, video conferencing, participation TV and music sharing.

HP also announced with Movial and Ubiquity Software a new service called Mobile MusicSharing. An industry first, the service enables mobile users to join in a conference call, listen to their favourite music and talk about it at the same time - all in a secure session that protects digital copyrights. Underlying the seamless user experience is an integrated solution that includes HP OpenCall Media Platform, Movial's Connect application for IMS and Ubiquity Software's SIP Application Server and which are the foundations for a smooth IMS migration in the future.

A feature story from the fall/winter 2005 issue of communicationsSOLUTIONS describes how MobileOne (M1) was able to consolidate different Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems and speed next-generation voice services to market with the HP OpenCall Media Platform's call-bridging functionality. The solution runs on Linux running on HP ProLiant Servers DL380 and DL360 series.

Consult the .PDF version of communicationsSOLUTIONS.
Read the text copy of communicationsSOLUTIONS.

Read also the MobileOne success story (.PDF)* on the HP OpenCall website which describes in detail how HP was picked as the vendor of choice because its innovative solution was easily implemented and yet practical for future scalability. In essence, the key concept that won M1 over was that VoiceXML is a language mature enough for developing voice services. With VoiceXML, not only was the proposed solution able to achieve IVR consolidation, it further allowed the service provider to create new voice applications.

HP OpenCall Media Platform (OCMP) 3.1 available

The 3.1 release of the HP OpenCall Media Platform (OCMP) became available for shipment beginning September 22 2005. With converged Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and time-division multiplexing (TDM) features, SIP/TDM bridging and application transparency, and additional feature evolutions, service providers gain these benefits:

• A truly converged media server supporting the SIP, Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) and ISDN User Part (ISUP) standards
• The ability to terminate SIP and TDM concurrently
• Applications that simultaneously run on SIP and TDM
• SIP and TDM call bridging - no extra boxes required

The 3.1 release is comprised of efficient, consolidated solution packages that enable a smooth migration from TDM to SIP. Additionally, it protects service providers' infrastructure and application investments with its new MRF and video capabilities and future support of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-based services.

HP OpenCall Media Platform, the industry's most comprehensive and mature media server platform, enables the rapid development and secure deployment of next-generation messaging, portals and enhanced voice-enabled interactive services.

You can download the HP OpenCall Media Platform 3.1 data sheet to understand how the HP OCMP's new features such as converged Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), time-division multiplexing (TDM), and SIP/TDM bridging and application transparency allow service providers to quickly capitalize on a wide array of current and future services, improve operational efficiency, speed time-to-market and enhance profitability.

HP OpenCall Media Platform v.2.4 Intelligent Network released

The HP OpenCall Media Platform Intelligent Network (OCMP IN) is a network-shared voice resource for intelligent wireless and wireline networks supporting applications ranging from prepaid and converged prepaid to directory assistance automation. The HP OpenCall Media Platform 2.4 IN supports most fixed and mobile voice-enabled IN services. A ready-to-deploy intelligent peripheral or network Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution, the HP OpenCall Media Platform IN meets service providers' needs for carrier-grade platforms that can be rapidly deployed in telecom networks.

The solution is now generally available, and consists of:

• An Intelligent Peripheral service resource point (SRP) -a pre-packaged and readily interoperable IN element
• A Network IVR platform-along with its Service Execution and Creation environment

Based on the HP OpenCall Media Platform, the industry's most comprehensive and mature voice service platform, the HP OpenCall Media Platform IN is targeted specifically toward service providers with the need to consolidate legacy IN applications as well as Voice eXtensible Mark-Up Language-based (VoiceXML) applications on a shared infrastructure.

Key differentiators include:

• Carrier grade IN voice solution based on high performance industry standard hardware and open standards
• Turnkey service interaction solution - packaged Intelligent Peripheral service resource point (SRP)
• Fully tested and integrated into IN environments in more than 45 countries
• Smooth migration path to next-generation voice services on the same platform
• Backed by HP's world-class, global delivery, support and services organization

Kapsch CarrierCom AG, known across Central Europe and beyond for developing and delivering premier telecommunications services, has become a certified HP OpenCall Services Partner. The HP OpenCall Services Partner certification is a testimonial to, and recognition of, Kapsch CarrierCom AG competence and professional service capabilities.

"The success of our company and ultimately of our customers is based on two things: our high-quality service chain, drawing on eight years of experience in Intelligent Networks; and HP OpenCall as a powerful platform for rich services. This combination makes us unique in terms of customer service and support."

— Andreas Goldnagl, Department Head of Application & OAM Services, Kapsch CarrierCom AGL

HP is pleased to announce its participation in 3GSM World Congress 2006 in Barcelona, Spain. 3GSM World Congress is the annual meeting place for the world's network and service provider community. Approximately 40,000 attendees from across the globe will travel to Barcelona for this annual event. Under the guidance of the GSM Association the program brings a high level of congress speaker and a considerable trade exhibition area. The 3GSM World Congress is an essential forum, which brings the mobile community together and sets the agenda for the global mobile industry's future. HP's presence will show its market leadership through innovative Network and Service Provider (NSP) Industry blueprints in which HP OpenCall plays a key role.

HP OpenCall solutions showing at the demonstrations booths:

• IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Instant Communication
• 3G Video services - consumer and enterprise
• Convergent Charging based on IMS
• HP Subscriber Data Management, HP Home Location Register (HLR), HP Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Group List Management Server (GLMS)

HP OpenCall presentations at the HP Theatre Club:

• The Foundation for IMS - Steve Dietch, Tuesday February 14, 12pm - 1pm
• Mobile video is taking off with innovative services - Claude Florin, Wednesday, February 15, 11am - 12pm

The HP OpenCall Partner Forum 2006 will focus on the theme 'HP IMS Experience - Bridging the gap to the future'.

At the HP OpenCall Partner Forum 2006 we'll focus on our IMS strategy as well as product directions and explore how HP OpenCall can be a continuing part of your success. Of course, this event is much more than an opportunity to identify emerging business opportunities. You'll also be able to relax and network with your peers, make new contacts, strengthen existing relationships and dialog directly with HP sales, executives and product management.

Building on the success of the last two year's events, the 2006 HP Executive Network and Service Providers (NSP) Software Summit in Orlando will be full of opportunities for attendees to learn to effectively deploy revenue generating services and bridge the gap between today's networks and an IP Multimedia subsystem (IMS) architecture.

You can explore new operational and business solutions, debate on the industry's hottest topics such as IMS and convergence, get updates on HP's latest software strategies for Network and Service Providers, and network with leaders in the telecom industry - all in one place, at one time.

Updates to the HP OpenCall website

You are invited to learn more about HP OpenCall on our HP OpenCall website. New additions to the site include:

• A revised products section, including the addition of OpenCall XML Document Management Server (OC XDMS)
• A new Solutions section has been added to the HP OpenCall website. This new section organizes solutions based on HP OpenCall products. There is also an A-Z Solutions index included.
• A new HP OpenCall IMS website. The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): Your path to next-gen services web site has been recently refreshed to reflect HP OpenCall IMS positioning as well as to include corresponding product and solution collateral.

New HP OpenCall collateral

• A news release HP launches Services Marketplace: "One-stop Shop" helps telecom operators speed delivery of new services
• A positioning paper Delivering integrated IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solutions with the HP Service Delivery Platform (.PDF)*
• Two new solutions briefs: Unified messaging solution brief (.PDF)*; Canvas CoolRings solution brief (.PDF)*
• The Mobile One and HP OpenCall Media Platform success story M1 aggregates different voice services using HP technology

On the road to IMS

"On the Road to IMS" is an advertorial from the February 2006 issue of Wireless Business Review. It discusses the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), which will enable operators to realize the vision of a subscriber-centric world with access independent services. And with IMS service providers will be able to enhance the communications experience, allowing the end user to integrate every kind of media - voice, video, data - using any network. Featured in this article is how HP can help service providers make the transition to IMS.

HP OpenCall software portfolio is focused on enabling the most robust service delivery infrastructure. Working with a broad and deep portfolio of application partners, the HP OpenCall offerings which support legacy and next generation environments, are designed to deliver revenue generating services today and enable the smooth path to IMS as the market evolves and grows.

HP's roadmap for the migration to IMS is the HP Service Delivery Platform (SDP) blueprint. Implementing an open, standards-based Service Delivery Platform evolves the legacy network to a service-oriented architecture model, with an integrated service creation and delivery environment featuring automated partner management functionalities and well-defined service interaction methodologies.

HP OpenCall Media Platform web-based developer training overview

HP OpenCall Media Platform (OCMP) developer training is now easier to access and use. A self-paced overview module is now available free of charge through the HP Learning Center. Previously only instructor-led trainings have been proposed. Just login and search for HP OpenCall courses.

Other web-based developer training modules are coming soon:

• VoiceXML (VXML) development basics applied to HP OCMP
• Call Completion XML (CCXML) development basics applied to HP OCMP

Instructor-led training modules are still provided to cover HP OCMP development in depth.

VoiceXML code samples offer testing of HP OCMP SDK and concept guide

A tutorial web page is available that contain several code samples allowing you to confirm that your HP Open Call Media Platform (OCMP) Software Developer Kit (SDK) and your external resources (ASR/TTS) are working properly.

These code samples, which can be downloaded, also illustrate some of the key concepts of VoiceXML.