The inSwitch theValidator™ module provides Network Operations the unique ability to perform offline testing and validation of switch translations and automates the required corrective action.  Identifying discrepancies and initiating a closed loop correction process creates a sound baseline for network elements and their related support systems. 

Business Environment

Carriers are under tremendous pressure to collect earned revenue, reduce avoidable cost and improve efficiencies that will lead to increased profits.   With relentless competition, top-line pressure has affected profit margins and forced companies to initiate strategic solutions that span organizational boundaries.  Eliminating unbilled revenue, improving Operational Expense (OPEX) performance and effectively allocating Capital Expense (CAPEX) are under analysis to deliver improved performance. 

Cost Reduction

Routing traffic off net is one of the largest expenses for voice providers.  Carriers have a sizeable opportunity to lower costs by identifying and correcting incorrectly routed traffic.  Analysis of translations identifies opportunities for service providers to reduce or eliminate avoidable routing costs. By comparing switch extracts to the LERG©, routing database and translation business rules, theValidator identifies and corrects discrepancies that affect the cost of routing and terminating calls.

Automated Fixes

theValidator™ is the industry leader in identifying and automatically correcting translations discrepancies.  theValidator builds the corrective translations based on industry standards and customized business rules.  Translations are applied to the switch via APIs or direct via customized translations layers.  inSwitch supports multiple TDM, Wireless and NextGen technologies.

Benefit

theValidator™ improves network integrity by ensuring switch translations are accurate in accordance with external (LERG, NANPA, etc) and internal systems (tariff filings, call plans, etc.) while eliminating avoidable expenses. Additionally, addressing identified discrepancies contributes to improvement in the accuracy of supporting systems as process improvement opportunities propagate beyond network elements.