Simply SS7

Simply SS7 pdf

Those who are about to confront telecommunications for the first time face a frustrating
experience. For one thing, the topic is broad and complex. For another thing
it is often difficult to find clearly written materials in the public domain. And,
finally, telecommunications is an industry obsessed with acronyms.
By the time one manages to negotiate the SS7s, STPs, CRPs, SEPs, SSPs and
HLRs it is time to deal with the ISUPs, ATMs, Sonets, and BISUPs. It seems that
telecommunications people would rather say to their children “GOTT!!” than they
would to say “Get off the telephone!!”.
Those of us who were not born speaking telecommunications sympathize completely.
All of that is really part of the reason this booklet was written. It is our hope
to lead the reader through the Signalling System #7 so gently, that you may never
even be aware of the fact that you now know what the acronym SS7 means until
it’s too late to unlearn it.
We must confess that we also have a hidden agenda in writing this. If your vision of
the Signalling System #7 is sufficiently clear, it cannot fail to lead you to easier
implementation of SS8 Networks products, and a greater appreciation of their
value. When both the publisher and the reader benefit, it sounds like a great reason
to write a book. Let’s find out.