The backbone networks have steadily moved towards an ‘all-IP’ core, handling fast-packet processing of voice, video and data, on fixed and mobile networks. Meanwhile edge and access networks are becoming more intelligent, handling convergence as well as security, and playing a critical role in this complex transition. Broadband access networks -  especially those in the last-mile - need to incorporate multiple interfaces like copper, fibre, DSL, cable, 3GPP, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, GEPON, and GPON. Further, edge devices such as DSLAMs, CMTS or base stations aggregate user traffic onto the IP/MPLS backbone. MindTree recognizes that delivering triple-play services to a large user base in this milieu poses significant Quality of Service (QoS) and scalability challenges.

MindTree understands the technologies involved in this transformation, and believes that the key to future success lies in taking advantage of the convergence of mobile wireless technologies, Wi-Fi meshes, WiMAX, 3GPP, IMS, and more. Usage of standard modular platforms (like those based on ATCA standards) can also improve time-to-market for both vendors and service providers.

MindTree brings a strong understanding of complex broadband/access networks, including diverse interfaces, protocols, aggregation capacities, network management and forward/backward compatibilities. Our expertise with developing ‘packet network’ devices also allows us to take complete engineering ownership of broadband edge devices.

MindTree Experience

We have significant expertise and experience in developing broadband access products such as IPDSLAMS, SOHO router on various platforms and tools.

Broadband Access

Product	Activity	Features	Platform
Session Border Controller	Feature enhancement - (filtering, security), performance analysis, tuning, and testing on existing products for a Tier 1 telecom equipment manufacturer in Europe	Intrusion detection, IPv4 forwarding code, network processor programming, driver development, control plane architecture development and programming	IXP1200, Freescale chipsets
IP DSLAMs	Providing voice support on IP DSLAMs for a Tier 1 telecom equipment manufacturer. Developing core system components, integration, testing & test automation, performance analysis, and tuning	NAPT/NAT functionality in the dataplane, development of components for control plane, integration with signalling protocols like MGCP, Megaco, and SIP	Platform developed on VxWorks
SOHO Router	Complete software development for a leading communications and enterprise network service provider	Bridging functionality and configuration of core components, handling of IPv4, IPv6, tagged and non-IP packets, QoS control for bridged frames, optimization of micro-blocks to achieve line rate performance	Linux, TCL, Expect, Traffic generators (IXIA), routers, and Ethernet switches