SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005
(Main)Private Integrated Services Network (PISN); Inter-exchange signalling protocol; Message waiting indication supplementary service [ISO/IEC 15506 (2003), modified]
General Information
- Abstract
Third edition of ECMA-242 on message waiting indication but second edition of ETS 300 255 to add and support for additional services (e.g. multimedia).
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-2005
- 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
Overview
SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005 specifies the inter-exchange signalling protocol for the Message Waiting Indication (MWI) supplementary service within Private Integrated Services Networks (PISN). This standard is aligned with ISO/IEC 15506 (2003), with specific modifications for European application, and is part of the family of standards supporting the implementation and interoperability of PISN in accordance with ISDN principles. Produced by ECMA and adopted by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), it builds on the foundational work of ECMA-242 and ETS 300 255 to add enhanced support for additional services, including multimedia.
Key Topics
- Message Waiting Indication (MWI) Service: Defines the supplementary service to inform end users about waiting messages, such as voicemails or other notifications.
- Inter-exchange Signalling Protocol: Outlines the protocol procedures for communication between exchanges (PISN nodes) to support the transmission of MWI information.
- QSIG/PSS1 Protocol Compliance: Implements the MWI service within the QSIG protocol suite, ensuring compatibility and seamless operation across compliant PISN systems.
- Integration with ISDN & OSI Models: Follows Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) architecture and ISDN concepts to enable standardized digital communications and interoperability.
- Service Extensibility: Extends its applications beyond voice to support emerging requirements, such as multimedia message notification within enterprise networks.
- European and International Adaptation: The standard incorporates and modifies key aspects from ISO/IEC 15506 and related telecommunications standards for use in European contexts.
Applications
SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005 offers practical value for telecommunications network designers, system integrators, and enterprises managing their own telephony infrastructure:
- Enterprise Communication Systems: Ensures consistent message waiting notification to users in private networks, enhancing workflow and responsiveness.
- Unified Messaging: Supports integration of voicemail, fax, and email notifications, centralizing communications management for end users.
- Interoperable PISN Implementations: Facilitates seamless interconnection between different vendor equipment within an enterprise or between connected organizations.
- Migration to IP and Multimedia Services: Provides a standards-based approach for organizations evolving toward IP-based and multimedia-capable systems.
- Telecommunication Service Providers: Assists providers in supporting advanced supplementary services, improving user experience for business clients.
- Integrated Digital Workplaces: Enables digital transformation by allowing supplementary services, like message waiting, to link with unified communication platforms.
Related Standards
Key standards related to the implementation and context of SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005 include:
- ISO/IEC 15506 (2003): International standard for MWI supplementary service protocol, forming the technical basis for this document.
- ETSI EN 300 239: Defines the generic functional protocol for supplementary services within PISN.
- ETSI EN 300 257: Covers the call diversion supplementary service protocol for PISN inter-exchange signalling.
- ETSI EN 301 260: Specifies functional models and information flows for the MWI service.
- ETSI ETS 300 475-1: Outlines the reference configuration for Private Telecommunication Networks (PTN).
- QSIG/PSS1 Protocol Standards: Set of protocols for providing open and interoperable supplementary services in private ISDN-based networks.
By relying on SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005, organizations can ensure that their private integrated services networks reliably support message waiting indication and other essential supplementary services, fostering efficiency and voice/data integration in modern communications environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Private Integrated Services Network (PISN); Inter-exchange signalling protocol; Message waiting indication supplementary service [ISO/IEC 15506 (2003), modified]". This standard covers: Third edition of ECMA-242 on message waiting indication but second edition of ETS 300 255 to add and support for additional services (e.g. multimedia).
Third edition of ECMA-242 on message waiting indication but second edition of ETS 300 255 to add and support for additional services (e.g. multimedia).
SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.040.35 - Telephone networks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VLJQDOL]DFLMVNLPrivate Integrated Services Network (PISN); Inter-exchange signalling protocol; Message waiting indication supplementary service [ISO/IEC 15506 (2003), modified]33.040.35Telefonska omrežjaTelephone networksICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 255 Version 1.2.1SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005en01-marec-2005SIST EN 301 255 V1.2.1:2005SLOVENSKI
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