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1. Interconnect SBC

Orchid provides efficient SIP switching and interworking, incorporating intelligent routing – implementing routing rules based on a broad range of parameters, full MNP interaction support, call barring functionality, digit manipulation, CDR generation, and logical virtual partitioning.
Orchid is a versatile platform that can function simultaneously as both an SBC and a class 4 switch. The SBC function includes security features like such as thwarting DDoS attempts, topology hiding, and efficient call admission control.
The Signalling Adaptation Framework is a highly flexible component that enables Orchid to interwork with every SIP flavor available in the market. This makes Orchid an efficient interconnect SBC bridging IMS and NGN networks, serving as a peering element, and functioning as a class 4 switch routing between carrier trunks.

2. Orchid Fraud Detection solution suite - An Overview

Orchid Fraud Detection Solution Suite - An Overview

HIGHLIGHTS

Orchid Advanced Analytics

Orchid Link SBC enables and supports fraud detection systems by adopting a real-time data-driven approach. Sitting directly in the call path, Orchid SBC can send call events for real-time analysis for fraud to external systems, enabling the timely detection of fraud.

Number DB validation

Orchid Link SBC integrates with Xconnect, which offers a range of A-Number validation datasets via query or download, including Global Number Range (GNR) data and DNO data. By pre-validating A-Numbers, carriers avoid having to block traffic due to uncertainty of origin and can also enhance customer confidence in their trusted traffic status.

STIR / SHAKEN

Orchid Link SBC supports STIR/SHAKEN, a comprehensive suite of protocols and procedures designed to combat caller ID spoofing, robocalls, and call spam. It consists of two technical aspects: STIR (Secure Telephony Identity Revisited) and SHAKEN (Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs). STIR addresses the requirements for SIP-based telephony networks, while SHAKEN focuses on the last-mile issues and procedures at SS7-SIP interconnect points.

AB Handshake

Orchid Link SBC is integrated with AB Handshake Call Registry Software, preventing CLI spoofing and working against all major types of voice fraud. Validation happens in real time, ensuring customers don’t receive the fraudulent calls and operators avoid losses.

Orchid Link SBC supports a comprehensive suite of solutions that combine the power of machine learning and real-time data analytics to combat fraud in telecommunication networks. Orchid SBC combines several Fraud Detection methods and solutions, equipping service providers with actionable insights and tools to identify, mitigate, and prevent fraudulent activities.

1. Orchid Call Control Events: Integration With Fraud Engines For Real-Time Call Control

Orchid Link SBC sends call control events to an external event server using the HTTP protocol. This event server can be an external Fraud Detection module that analyzes call events real-time and makes a decision to continue or terminate the call.

Call events like CallReceived, CallAnswer, and CallReleased are sent to the server. It is expected that the event server will respond back to every sent event. If the response sent back to the SBC is to terminate the call, SBC will terminate the call.

2. Xconnect Integration: Number Validation

Orchid Link SBC is integrated with XConnect Number Validation solution to validate both A and B numbers. XConnect has an extensive number database of DNO, Do-not-call numbers and Fraud lists from many countries. Orchid’s customers can leverage these services to pre-validate numbers, thereby preventing fraud and minimizing revenue loss.

3. TransnexusOSPrey Server Integration: STIR/SHAKEN

Cataleya’s Orchid SBC plays a crucial role in delivering an end-to-end STIR/SHAKEN service. It invokes authentication (AS) and verification services (VS) on behalf of the service provider. This page presents a summary of authentication and verification call flows:

If SIP 404 Not Found, then Orchid tries the next destination configured in its routing policy.
If SIP 603 Decline, then Orchid proxies the response back to the Source to block the call.
If SIP 3xx Redirect, then Orchid forwards the call to the terminating service provider’s destination with the Identity header.

4. Neustar Integration: STIR / SHAKEN

Orchid is pre-integrated and tested with the Neustar STIR/SHAKEN framework. A powerful policy engine framework helps define service flows based on different responses to AS (Authentication Service) and VS (Verification Service) requests.

Authentication Call Flow

When an invite is received by the Cataleya SBC (SBC + Auth Proxy), it determines if the session requires STIR authentication based on configured policies.
The SBC sends an authentication request to the SHAKEN Auth service (using HTTP or SIP), which responds with an Identity header
The SBC receives adds the Auth Identity header to the outgoing invite for caller ID verification at the destination.

Verification Call Flow

The Cataleya SBC/Service Proxy receives an invite with an Identity header.
If the incoming zone is configured for Shaken Verification service, the SBC forwards the caller ID and Identity header to the SHAKEN verification service.
The SHAKEN verification service attempts to verify the caller ID, and if successful, the invite is forwarded to the remote party.
The user can configure actions to forward or block the call based on the verification status.

5. AB Handshake Solution: Out Of Band Call Validation For A-Number Spoofing

Orchid SBC integrates with AB Handshake Call Validation platform, offering a means to validate Call Details (A/B number, etc.) ‘out of band’ for a terminating service provider to verify if the incoming call from the source service provider is legitimate. This method efficiently prevents A-number spoofing, robocalls, and many other fraudulent call attempts.

AB Handshake Call Registry

3. voice-enabling collaboration tools

MS-Teams Direct Routing

Direct Routing As a Service: Enables enterprises to seamlessly connect their Teams Phone users to their carrier SIP Trunks. Offers VAS Resellers to offer Direct Routing to their customers. This is facilitated by Orchid Link SBC, certified for MS-Teams Direct Routing, and a sophisticated provisioning & automation tool, Orchid Collab.

Zoom Phone

Premise Peering As a Service: Enables enterprises to seamlessly connect their Zoom Phone users to their carrier SIP Trunks. Offers VAS Resellers to offer Zoom Phone peering to their customers. Orchid Link SBC and Orchid Collab support Zoom Phone users, and and in future, other collaboration tools as well.

Provider Exchange: Enables operator to become listed in the Zoom Phone as a Service Provider, using Zoom as a channel to sell DIDs and SIP Trunking, while providing ready-made connectivity for Zoom Phone users. Orchid Link is a Provider Exchange enabler.

1. MS-Teams Direct Routing & Bring Your Own Service Provider

An integrated portal with automated workflows for one-stop configuration, simplifying the onboarding process for users on Teams Cloud, Hosted/On-prem IP-PBX, and trunks on the SBC.