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Ascom UNITE
functionality
When connected over an IP backbone, Unite modules and
applications act as a single system. The following Unite
building blocks are available:
IMs2 (Integrated Message server)
Provides basic support for alarms and messages via DECT and
VoWiFi systems, including group handling and messaging from
web-browsers. IMS2 has a built-in phonebook, but also supports
external database phonebooks. Handles absent status for users,
and is a base for the Unite system.
Our Centralized Management platform for device manage-
ment is aslo included in the IMS2. Through an intuitive PC interface,
handset upgrades can be applied easily and quickly. The platform
also simplifies monitoring.
Ess (Enhanced system services)
Supports Unite systems with a number of services, such as centralised
number planning, remote management, system supervision, fault
handling and notification, group handling, message routing, conditional
and unconditional diversions, logs messaging traffic, alarm events and
faults, and handles user access rights. Gives additional services to IMS,
and is required in Unite systems that employs multiple types of
portable devices. ESS is also Unite’s time server.
aMs (alarm Management server)
An event-handler engine with a web-based user interface for the
configuration of presentations, actions, and escalation for alarms and
other types of events.
aMC (alarm Management Client)
A Windows based presentation/alarm handling client to the AMS.
Presents alarms with graphical locations, and is a graphical interface
for users to respond to alarms.
MailGate
A gateway that transfers emails to portable devices.
Open access server (Oas)
A server enabling integration between Windows applications and Unite.
Open Java server (OJs)
Contains a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) enabling customised
embedded Java applications to integrate with Unite.
XGate
A generic gateway that handles integration with external systems
through a variety of different types of protocols. Converts events to
actions, such as notifications or activating outputs. Dynamically assigns
users to specific alarms and events. Handles escalation chains.
External Carrier Gateway (ECG)
Enables interaction with an external system. Available for SNPP, TAP
and Cisco Call Manager.
