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New Product – PCEF
We are excited to announce the launch of our new product, the PCEF (Policy and Charging Enforcement Function). This solution allows telecom operators to flexibly manage tariffs and policies in real time. It enables more precise traffic control and the configuration of individual rules for different users. This approach not only simplifies network management but also significantly improves the user experience, allowing subscribers to receive the exact services they need.
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Knowledge Base Updates
Our team continues to actively develop the knowledge base, providing more useful materials and instructions. In the 3rd quarter, the following updates were added:
- QoE Metrics Description – Detailed information about quality of experience indicators.
- QoE Report Filters – New functionality to more effectively analyze service quality data.
- L2 Traffic Balancer – Complete description of how it works and usage scenarios.
- EPDG – An extended guide on the functionality of the EPDG product.
- Updated SSG Cluster Organization Scheme – Details on configuring and deploying clusters to enhance fault tolerance.
- IPFIX Balancer Overview – Explains how the IPFIX balancer works and how it helps in traffic management.
- Radius Server Redundancy – Instructions on configuring redundancy for system reliability.
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Graphical User Interface (GUI) Update
In the new version of GUI 2.35.4, significant changes and improvements were made to enhance user convenience and expand functionality:
- SSH Connection: Now supports connecting to equipment using SSH keys, providing more secure access.
- New Section “Administrator / SSH Keys”: Added a new section for SSH key management.
- Redesign of “DPI Management / Hotspot” Section: The updated section offers more capabilities and more convenient management.
- New Features in Hotspot:
- Added the possibility of authorization via outgoing call.
- Implemented the function to apply services and tariffs for subscribers via Webhook to an external service.
- Bug Fixes: Various bugs were fixed, improving stability and interface performance.
More details about the updates are available in our knowledge base.
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New Blog Articles
We continue to publish important and useful materials to help telecom operators better understand modern solutions. Here are some key articles from this quarter:
- SSG as Border Router: ARP Management – Exploring the capabilities of using SSG as a router, significantly enhancing network fault tolerance.
- What is IDS – Intrusion Detection System – An article on the crucial role of security systems in protecting network infrastructure from threats.
- SSG as VNF for Telco Cloud – A significant article about using SSG as a virtualized network function (VNF) for telecom cloud solutions. This approach simplifies the integration of DPI into telecom clouds and helps reduce equipment costs.
- Solutions for Data Centers and Autonomous System Owners – Discusses how VAS Experts products can help data center and autonomous system owners (ASN) efficiently manage traffic and increase network resilience
That concludes our news review for the third quarter of 2024. We continue working on improving our solutions and are glad you’re with us!