The future of telecom lies in the ability of operators to provide converged services. By definition, converged services are complex - blending a variety of technologies, individual features and personal preferences to deliver value-add. To provide such services, operators require a single context to broker among the different technologies and features, while taking into account each user's personalized preference.

 

The IMS reference architecture specifies this brokering functionality as a SCIM - Service Capability Interaction Manager.

 

TappS™ SCIM Edition coordinates among features and capabilities provided by multiple application servers, giving service providers the freedom and flexibility to deliver enriched, blended services envisioned by the IMS architecture.

 

TappS SCIM Edition delivers the benefits of multiple protocol support and built-in resource control mechanisms critical to successful feature interaction ensuring delivery within a controlled context for each service instance. Moreover, TappS SCIM Edition provides a single point of reference vis-à-vis other IMS elements, such as CSCF and HSS, to unify service request and customer profile information for smooth delivery of personalized services.