GSMA launches RCS Specification Release 2

GSMA, who represents the interests of the cellular industry, announced today the launch of the next set of service specifications, RCS Release 2, for the RCS Initiative (Rich Communication Suite) and also the RCS DevChallenge, a new contest for client applications developers for mobile phones and PCs.

The contest is sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Orange and Telefonica. For more information and register, please visit this site:
http://www.rcsdevchallenge.com.

"As an active member of GSMA RCS Initiative, Alcatel-Lucent is helping service providers to leverage the RCS Specification Release 2 to successfully meet the consumers demands for a new generation of continuous and improved services, transcending the devices and areas of the fixed and mobile telephony over Internet", said Gani Nayak, Chairman of the Division of Interactive Media and Communications Applications at Alcatel-Lucent.

"Ericsson welcomes you to the launch of RCS Specification Release 2 that allows service providers to offer a common experience of multimedia communication for mobile phones and other devices connected to broadband", said Magnus Furustam, Vice-President of Product Area Core and IMS at Ericsson. "Our RCS activities are concentrated in the implementation of a interoperable platform with complete communication, to unify the billions of telecommunications subscribers through some common standards. The open and inclusive nature of RCS provides an ideal platform for the innovation of the developers, and therefore we are delighted to sponsor the RCS DevChallenge".

It's always good to know that we have such events encouraging the creativity and the work of developers for this market. And I hope we have more investment in the Brazilian market, as we are far behind the world powers.

What do you expect from the brazilian market? Leave your comments here!

Source: http://br.noticias.yahoo.com/s/21092009/24/economia-negocios-gsma-anuncia-lancamento-da.html

***Translation by Rafael P. Silva

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Download SDS 4.1 FD1

Ericsson has released a new version of SDS. SDS 4.1 has a few changes, highlighting some of them:

• Support for IPTV applications.
• Support for JDK6.
• A little simpler installation.
• 1GB RAM (512MB work, but .... )
• Windows XP SP3 (SDS work in Windows Vista ... but I not recommend )

It is recommended to remove previous versions before installing.
You can still follow the installation tutorial until before the Sailfin installation.
The download size is sharply increased too. The Eclipse version has also changed and is now more stable.

If you still don't have it, you can achieve the installation serial key by this simple registration.
If you have problems share with us through the IMS Technology Group.

***Translation by Rafael P. Silva

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IMS Mini Course

On June 6th I instructed a mini course in Metodista about IMS and SDS. In this event participated students from the graduation courses of "computer engineering" and "information systems" that are in the penultimate semester and developing their IMS projects.
Were considered the concepts of IMS technology, such as architecture, SIP, CSCF and HSS. We also talked about SDS, which is the Ericsson IDE for development of IMS applications.

Introdução Ims

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Control Layer - Part 2 (CSCF)

We already talked about HSS, now is time to describe other component. The CSCF (Call Session Control Function) is a SIP server and it's responsable for the first iterations int the IMS network. It has the function of registration the termination and establishment of sessions. The CSCF server is divided on 3 parts: S-CSCF (Serving), I-CSCF (Interrogating) and P-CSCF (Proxy).

Source: http://www.3gdb.org/

In coming posts we will go into detail on each part of the server CSCF.

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Ericsson IMS Demonstration

Video on Ericsson's IMS technology. Several ways to use technology.

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Installing Ericsson SDS

The SDS (Service Development Studio), is a Ericsson's tool development of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) aplications. Today will post a SDS installation tutorial.
System Requirements:

• Java 5 Download (SDS does not work with Java 6!)
  
• Windows XP SP2 (SDS does not work in Windows Vista!)
• 1GB of RAM (512MB work, but .... )
• WTK (Wireless Toolkit)

At the beginning, a license is needed for instalation. If you don't have it, register and ensure if for free! After this, select all components to install and place them where the Java 5 is istalled and where SDS will be installed.

After SDS installation, UIQ 3 installer will start (standart installation: nest, nest, finish). Then, Nokia compiler installer will start, again a standart installation. After WinPcap 3.1 installation, you will NOT restart, selecting the option "No, I'll reboot later" and press Next. Finalize the installation of UIQ 3 and then P1 SDK (Sony Ericsson) installation starts.

After that starts the installation of SailFin, it will be the Web Server for IMS Aplications. You can download Sailfin (Windows), save the file in C:\

Set the enviroment variables, JAVA_HOME. Run the Command Prompt and type java -Xmx256m -jar
Accept the license and enter the created directory C:\SailFin and type lib\ant\bin\ant -f setup.xml
After the "BUILD SUCCESSFUL" message appears you can close the Command Prompt and complete the installation of the SDS. Restart the computer. You now have SDS installed on your computer.

You can check the complete tutorial on IMS Technology Group. Download the complete installation manual and a video tutorial with full installation here.

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Control Layer - Part 1 (HSS)

After writing about the IMS technology architecture, we will analyze more deeply the control layer . As seen, in this layer is responsible to make the connection between devices and services, abstracting the used network.

Today, we write about the HSS (Home Subscriber Server)
HSS is like a devices' central database of IMS network, it's responsible for the authentication information, authorization and physical location. It stores the users profiles and their services, independently of the service provider.

HSS is an evolution of the HLR (Home Location Register), which is a node specified by the GSM architecture.

According to the 3GPP specification, HSS provides the establishment of calls and / or meetings, creation of security information devices and identification and authorization to access them. It interacts with CSCF (Call Session Control Function) through Diameter protocol.

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Venturus presents IMS application

Venturus company has created a virtual contest of penalties with using IMS technology (IP Multimedia Subsystem). To illustrate and bring the technology closer to IMS users, Venturus chose to show a simulation on a TV program, based in a game with interaction with the remote viewers, via cellphone. The simulation uses the IMS platform to enable communication between the TV, notebooks and cellphones, through features and specific protocols. Thus, the players can see themselves on TV during the program. They are virtually represented by the photos you send by the cellphone.

Venturus has been developing applications on top of IMS technology for some time now. Futurecom In 2007, the Institute presented to the public an example of use of technology to transmit, by phone, pictures of the event in real time.

Source: http://www.odebate.com.br/content/view/9984/11/ (In Portuguese)
Venturus: http://www.venturus.org.br/saprview.php?cod=30 (In Portuguese)

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Demonstration Ericsson IPTV

As it was posted, Ericsson launches IPTV with IMS technology. Here's a video about the launching of the first IPTV middleware integrated with IMS. Ericsson is developing a TV plataform that will allow the television industry to fulfill the vision of the individualization of the experience of watching television.

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Ericsson's SDS

Ericsson’s SDS (Service Development Studio) is a development tool for IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) applications and is part of Ericsson Mobility World. It has a standard IMS-based network with communication services simulator and the client side includes devices for mobile, fixed broadband and WLAN access. The SDS is on version 4.1, which contains the new following features:

* Support for Nokia S60 phones and C + + APIs
* Integration with the SailFin 1.0 JavaEE / SIP server

SDS is based on the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and Wireless Toolkit (WTK). It also has several tools for testing, deployment and debug.

To download Ericsson SDS is a small registration is required to receive your free serial, then you can download it.
Soon, I’ll post a brief tutorial for installation of the SDS.

Source: http://www.ericsson.com/mobilityworld/sub/open/technologies/ims_poc/tools/sds_40

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IMS Layers

Well, after a brief explanation of concepts IMS about IMS Concepts (IP Multimedia Subsystem), now we show how things work. Basically, the IMS architecture is based on 3 layers: Transport, Control and Services.

Transport: This layer is responsible for converging converge all networks (wireless, GSM, GPRS, 3G, fixed telephony, among others) in networks based on IP, because IMS is based on networks that use the TCP / IP protocols.

This layer is intended to disregard the manner of how the data will be transported, no matter which network we're using, but how to use it, as it should be used in a much simpler and more standardized.

Control: Layer responsible for communication between devices and services. She It performs the authentication and controls traffic between the layers of network and services. It can also facilitate communication between services.

As this layer is all based on IP, it is able to combine data, voice and video in a single only one session.

Services: The most important layer because here the focus is on services that are available to users, we do not care how they come to the devices or other network, because it was oblivious to the abstracted by network and control layers. This causes makes that the IMS architecture has have flexibility to implement new services.

This makes the IMS architecture a reality for digital convergence and ready for the availability of services, able to be discovered and reused.

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Demonstrating on Ericsson's IMS

As we have seen, IMS is a platform that allows various devices to communicate to independently of the network.
A very interesting video on the subject can be seen below.

In the video are demonstrated how we can use technology to facilitate our lives. We see for example, the provision of a mobile device with an IPTV, both in the exchange of messages and the sharing of videos.

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Ericsson Overview IMS

Ericsson's presentation about IMS platform (IP Multimedia Subsystem).

Ericsson shows how IMS can help operators to improve their profits, how users take advantage of this technology and how IMS is a future technology!

PS: Video with subtitles!

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Videos
http://www.youtube.com/enggustavobaptista

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Ericsson launches IPTV with IMS technology

Ericsson launched the first IPTV middleware integrated with IMS technology. It's based on open standards that facilitates the integration with the operators, as IMS is designed to boost the future of communication and entertainment services. The solution end-to-end for IPTV is based on the specifications of the Open IPTV Forum, being the first solution in the world have pre-integrated with IMS platform.

Ericsson is developing a platform that will enable the TV industry make real that people have a different experience watching TV individually. The focus is enable operators to differentiate their TV offerings and offer innovative services to attract, retain and excite the consumer.

Ericsson IPTV menu

Source: http://www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/releases/20080909-1250152.shtml

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Ericsson closes contract with Methodist University in Brazil

The Ericsson has a close partnership with the Universidade Metodista de São Paulo. With this the Metodista brings to the students the opportunity to develop products for the multimedia environment of convergence of Internet and Telecommunications. Besides the Metodista two more universities in Brazil have shown interest in cooperation so far.

As part of the agreement the university should provide facilities such as labs, computers and teachers, while Ericson contributes to the SDS (Service Development Studio) and the training of teachers.

Romualdo Barros, IMS Expert center manager at Ericsson Brazil, says: "That in markets such as Brazil, where IMS networks are being put into operation, it is important to get universities and local companies to invest their brainpower into developing IMS applications."

"We will also help Universidade Metodista to select the best applications and even make demos of these to show to the local operators. And where there is an interest, we will introduce the students to potential customers, or to commercial software development companies."

Barros sees this program as part of a bigger future scenario: “We want to start with a few universities in Brazil and later include other Latin American universities, such as in Chile."

As a result of the program, the Ericsson expects the following:

• New skilled software professionals with IMS expertise

• New IMS applications, up and running, conceived for commercial use

• A positive picture of Ericsson as a company that brings innovation and investments to the academic world.

Source: Ericsson Mobility World
See more: Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (in Portuguese)

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IMS concept

IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) is an entirely new way to distribute multimedia (voice, video, data, etc.) regardless of the device (fixed or mobile phone, IPTV, notebook, etc.), or the means of access (3G/EDGE/GPRS, Wi -Fi, broadband, phone line, etc.).

The telecommunications industry is currently migrating to all-IP systems, driven by the fundamental need to reduce costs, create new services that generate profit and protect the operator's business model. These are the goals for fixed and mobile communication as well.
IMS enables the convergence of technologies for data, voice and network on an infrastructure based on IP.
For users, IMS-based services will enable communications in several ways - including voice, text, photos and video, or any combination of these - in a highly personal and secure way.
This lets telephone operators offer new and innovative services that end users are expecting.

The IMS platform, is more than a technical system is a model for achieving consistently an inclusive vision of the convergence of communication services, network technologies, access, content, generating new revenue and control. With that wide and concrete opportunities for business and attractive prospects of ROI (Return on Investment), is the platform for suppliers as for business operators, content providers, and providing services, which will have at your disposal a new and broad range of opportunities for business.

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