Camiant, which provides policy control and application assurance technology, has revealed that Vodafone Hungary has successfully deployed its Multimedia Policy Engine (MPE) in record time. This is the first deployment of a 3GPP Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF)-compliant system in a Vodafone network.
The implementation, which was completed in four months, was a component of Camiant partner Starent Networks' packet core deployment, providing Vodafone Hungary with the ability to ensure that their subscribers have the highest QoS (Quality of Service) over its broadband network.
Camiants MPE, using 3GPP-compliant interfaces in conjunction with Starents ST-40 high capacity platform, provides Vodafone Hungary with dynamic bandwidth control for users that exceed their monthly limits. Traditionally, mobile operators have charged overage fees or stopped users from further using the network when they exceed a monthly usage cap. At Vodafone, Camiants MPE enforces a moderated bandwidth level for these users, but only during peak hours. This allows Vodafones 3G users to get maximum value from their service, but not at the expense of other users on the network. 
Mobile broadband is a critical part of our growth strategy, says Pter Trk, Vodafone Hungary Mobile Broadband Senior Manager. Camiants MPE technology allows us to differentiate our 3G services in the market, giving us a great competitive advantage, and enables us to assure that our subscribers have the best possible end-user experience.
A key part of Camiants success comes from the privilege of working with visionary customers such as Vodafone, Comcast, Cox Communications, Sprint and many others, said Ed Delaney, President and CEO of Camiant.  Vodafone is recognized as a worldwide leader in mobile networks. Camiants collaboration with Vodafone Hungary is an important step as mobile broadband matures from early adoption to a mainstream, high volume service.
Jeff Heynen, Directing Analyst for Broadband and Video at Infonetics Research, believes that policy servers are fast approaching must-have status. He says:
Vodafones decision to deploy a live system using Camiants MPE is a strategic decision on their behalf, and further supports our findings that the incremental cost of a policy server platform is well worth the capital outlay, especially in mobile networks, where broadband data usage is soaring among HSPA providers.
Camiants Policy Control Server, fully compliant with 3GPPs PCRF specifications, is an essential component of the broadband network, providing real-time intelligence and management of network resources, while creating an infrastructure for new revenue opportunities.