SIST EN 301 260 V1.2.1:2005

• Abstract:

  Third edition of ECMA-241 on message waiting indication (but second edition of ETS 300 260) to add support for additional services (e.g. multimedia).

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2005
• ICS: 33.040.35 - Telephone networks
• Technical Committee: SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Mar-2005
• Due Date: 01-Mar-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Mar-2005
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 260 V1.2.1 (2004-01) - Private Integrated Services Network (PISN); Specification, functional models and information flows; Message waiting indication supplementary service [ISO/IEC 15505 (2003), modified]

Overview

SIST EN 301 260 V1.2.1:2005 defines the specification, functional models, and information flows for the message waiting indication (MWI) supplementary service in Private Integrated Services Networks (PISN). Developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) and aligned with ECMA and ETSI frameworks, this standard is based on ISO/IEC 15505 (2003) with key modifications. It supports the integration of telecommunication services, including the addition of supplementary services such as multimedia support, within enterprise and organizational private networks using ISDN principles.

Key Topics

• Message Waiting Indication (MWI): Specifies signaling mechanisms to inform users of waiting messages (voice, fax, email, etc.) across PISN.
• Functional Models: Outlines roles and interactions between components and users for activating, deactivating, and receiving MWI notifications.
• Information Flows: Details standardized information exchange procedures between network entities to ensure seamless MWI functionality.
• Supplementary Services: Expands base MWI to include capabilities for additional service types, supporting evolving communications needs like multimedia messaging.
• Interoperability: Ensures compatibility with International Standards (ISO/IEC), ETSI regulations, and existing ISDN concepts, facilitating reliable integration in diverse environments.
• Reference & Modification: Stipulates which referenced documents apply and adapts specific technical references for alignment with regional and sectoral requirements.

Applications

The implementation of SIST EN 301 260 V1.2.1:2005 delivers practical benefits across various contexts:

• Enterprise Communication Systems: Improves productivity and service quality by providing users with timely alerts for waiting messages on employee workstations, telephones, or messaging clients.
• Unified Messaging: Enables seamless user experiences by notifying users of new messages, whether voicemail, email, or multimedia, integrated within office environments.
• Efficient Workflow: Automates the notification process, reducing missed communications and supporting efficient information exchange within organizations.
• Network Equipment Manufacturers: Provides guidance for designers and vendors developing PISN-compatible hardware and software, ensuring standardized signaling for supplementary services.
• System Integrators: Facilitates the consistent deployment of MWI capabilities across multi-vendor systems, reducing compatibility issues and streamlining maintenance.
• Compliance and Certification: Assists organizations in meeting European and international communications standards, a key requirement for regulated industries and tenders.

Related Standards

• ISO/IEC 15505 (2003): International reference for message waiting indication supplementary service.
• ETSI EN 300 171: Details PISN service description, functional capabilities, and circuit-mode bearer services.
• ETSI ETS 300 475-1: Defines reference configuration for private telecommunication network exchanges.
• ECMA-241: Earlier ECMA standard forming the base for MWI service specifications within PISN.
• ETSI EN 301 260 series: Related documents specifying additional services and protocols within the PISN environment.

Practical Value

Adherence to SIST EN 301 260 V1.2.1:2005 ensures reliable, standardized support for message waiting indication in modern private communication networks. By providing clear models and flow specifications, the standard enhances workplace communication efficiency, facilitates interoperability among telecommunications systems, and supports the integration of new services such as multimedia messaging. This leads to better user experiences, higher productivity, and easier implementation of advanced communications within organizations.

Enterprises, equipment providers, and integration partners thereby benefit from future-proof networks that meet recognized European and international standards.

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Private Integrated Services Network (PISN); Specification, functional models and information flows; Message waiting indication supplementary service [ISO/IEC 15505 (2003), modified]33.040.35Telefonska omrežjaTelephone networksICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 260 Version 1.2.1SIST EN 301 260 V1.2.1:2005en01-marec-2005SIST EN 301 260 V1.2.1:2005SLOVENSKI
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