For service providers migrating from traditional messaging to IP-based systems, the challenges are many: integrating hybrid messaging platforms, use of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), legacy system adaptation, working with content providers, and managing the impact on operations. The key to success is a deployment that accommodates the demands of today's converged network users, while continuing to provide traditional services.
Although complicated, this hybrid deployment may not be as difficult as it appears. By following a careful checklist, carriers can gain a competitive advantage that goes far beyond cost considerations, with the eventual goal of establishing a pure IP-based network.
