COMPUTER TRAINING COURSE- TELECOM SOFTWARE

Source:- Freshersworld

What is Telecommunication Software ?

Telecommunications software is any type of software package that aids in the process of electronic communications, especially those that involve the transmission of audio in some manner. There are many different types of software designed to handle telecommunication functions in various settings, ranging from simple software that is installed and utilized by an end user, to the software that is necessary to drive the function of entire networks. Depending on the purpose of the software, it may be used to drive wireless devices as well as those used to drive fiber optic and copper wire networks.

Some of the most basic of all types of telecommunications software are the packages designed to allow the local telephone switch to receive and send signals. The software programs help to control the orderly processing of these signals each time a telephone connection is established with any end user in the subscription area. Software not only helps to establish the connection, but also monitor the strength of the connection and trigger functions to compensate for noise on the line and thus decrease the chances of a disconnect taking place. Software of this type has become increasingly sophisticated as signaling has moved from analog to digital transmissions.

Why Telecommunication Software?

Software for wireless telecommunications is another commonly used product. Like the software found at local telephone switches, various types of wireless communication software help equipment to receive and send signals that are strong and secure. Software helps to compensate for differences in frequency and modulation, which can be extremely important when establishing and maintaining a connection over long distances.

Other types of telecommunication software make it possible to enjoy forms of audio and visual communication that were not possible just a few years ago. Software drives online applications such as web conferencing, allowing both voice and visuals to be transmitted and interactive with a number of people at the same time. Online residential telephone service that allows calls to be placed around the world is also driven by software created for that specific purpose. The end result is that today’s software greatly reduces the cost of holding electronic meetings of this type, making them available to wider market of clients.

Some forms of telecommunications software are proprietary in nature, meaning they are developed by specific companies for use in their own networks. Other software options are manufactured for use by a number of different telecommunication carriers and networks, and may even be customized for specific uses.

Job description of Software Engineer/Telecom Engineer

Required Academic Qualifications:

Graduate with B.Tech / B.Sc (Electronics) / BCA

Postgraduate is preferable with M.Tech / MCA

Required IT/Telecom/ Domain Expertise (Knowledge):

1. Telecom Technology: VOIP,GSM,VAS

a. Routing: Protocols (SIP,H.323,IAX)

b. Signaling : ISDN, SIP,SS7,Analog & Digital

c. Programming: C,C++,Php, Java, My Sql

2. Linux: Centos/Fedora/Ubuntu/Suse/Red Hat

3. Data Network: LAN,WAN

4. Data base : Mysql / post gre- Sql / Oracle

5. Web Technology : Java, .net,php,joomla, flash and others

6. IT / Telecom Hardware knowledge

Candidate should have average of 2-3 years’ experience in open source, Voice and Data

technologies, and telecom platforms. Candidate with data network back ground are preferred

Focus & abilities:

• Working with opensource LAMP(Linux,Apache,Mysql,PhP), Telecom protocols & functionalities in software development.
• Software platform development for VAS applications such as IVRS,SMS and other functionalities.
• Installation &Configuration of open source telephony systems such as asterisk, gnugk, openpbx and others.
• Should have experience working with proprietary and open source telephony hardware such as Digium, dialogic, sangoma and others.
• Should have good understanding on telecom routing & signaling protocols such as sip,h.323 and other IMS(IP multimedia subset) protocols, ISDN,CAS,SS7,SIP and other signaling protocols.
• Good understanding of data network protocols and network topologies.
• Essentially should have good knowledge and interest in telecom and ability to learn quickly on upcoming requirements.