Helium enables operators to manage the increasingly complex demands of the ‘digital home’ through a single software solution that can control a range of hardware devices. It is a complete Linux-based software stack and includes network and application layers that can run on any cable, fibre or xDSL residential gateway hardware. A Helium powered residential gateway is the true hub of today’s digital home.
Unique Features
Helium Gateway Software, through its hardware independence, creates technology and business independence for operators and:
- Enables value-added services (VAS) to be deployed quickly and easily, without requiring renewal of the installed CPE base;
- Can be used in a wide range of devices on different types of network – xDSL, cable and fibre;
- Supports a turnkey ecosystem of home accessories and applications, including video surveillance, home automation and network storage.
An optional Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) provides access to the Pace development environment and enables operators to build and deploy fully customised firmware.
Any Hardware
Key Business Benefits
Operators, by standardising on a single software platform irrespective of deployed hardware, can manage cost and ensure long-term service evolution.
- Hardware is interchangeable so operators can negotiate competitive hardware pricing;
- Operating and support costs are reduced through the use of a single control GUI and command line interface;
- Services can be easily upgraded and new, revenue-bearing services can be launched rapidly as they do not require adapting for each hardware platform;
- The common API layer ensures fast and efficient third-party integrations;
- Quality of service is maintained across CPEs;
- Operators can develop their own services and GUI using the SDK;
- Legacy support becomes a non-issue.
Technology in Brief
- Remote device management: TR-069, TR-098, TR-104, TR-111, SNMP;
- Sharing: media printers, network storage;
- Wi-Fi access: Multi-SSID, WDS, WPS, Hotspot;
- Multimedia: Media Center, DLNA, UPNP;
- Voice over IP and fixed-mobile convergence: SIP, MGCP, FAX, DECT CAT-iq;
- Security: firewall, VPN;
- Ecosystem Management: 3G, ZigBee, PLC, iCam;
- Routing: NAT, DNS relays, dynamic DNS, DHCP client/server, static routing tables;
- 3G uplink support;
- IP-PBX support for several simultaneous calls;
- Support for unicast and multicast IPTV;
- Throughput testing and statistical monitoring with TR-143