SONUS Networks Unveils Its SIP-based Harmony Architecture

Sonus Networks uncovered its Harmony Architecture, a SIP-based network unification structure and applications delivery system, during ITEXPO 2012 in Austin, Texas. Sonus’ Harmony Architecture is designed to manage various elements of communication apps and tools, producing a unified communications environment for businesses.

The Harmony Architecture depends on a session layer to facilitate neutral session management capabilities which does not rely on a specific access or component in the application layer. Sonus Harmony works by making use of various technologies, including Sonus Composer and Sonus Session Manager.

Sonus Session Manager unites unrelated communication infrastructures via private branch exchanges (PBXs) and preexisting endpoints which Sonus customers already have. In short, Sonus Harmony’s session management allows both takedown and call setup to occur simultaneously, on top of enabling other processes like user registration and authentication, rich SIP adaptation, and application sequencing.

The Sonus Composer Software Development Kit (SDK), on the other hand, operates at the level of the application layer. Composed of an expansive range of scripts, APIs, and adapters, the Sonus Composer lets Web and Java designers quickly combine, develop, and execute new applications by way of Sonus Session Manager.

Although Sonus Networks is not an application provider per se, Sonus Plus, a conglomeration of Sonus’ various application partners, provides pretested and Session-Manager-compatible apps. In addition, Sonus Plus offers developer tools and training to Sonus’ ecosystem partners. There is also a developer sandbox which allows for the testing and certifying of applications before they are used in conjunction with Session Manager.

When viewed at the access layer, Harmony Architecture offers various capabilities, including call control, policy enforcement, signaling interworking, message manipulation, transcoding, TLS/security enabling, and media services.

Sonus Networks is committed to assisting different communications service providers and companies that are open to adopting the next generation of SIP-based infrastructures.

For its impressive PSX Centralized Policy and Routing Server, Sonus Networks was awarded by TMC.net with the 2011 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award. (KOM) Link.