Гарда PCEF (Policy and Charging Enforcement Function)

Main article: OSS/BSS of systems

The hardware and software complex "Garda PCEF" is a system designed to control and charge subscriber traffic in the networks of telecom operators to implement the service model of operators.

2024: Integration with Nexign PCRF

The system for management and charging of subscriber traffic in the networks of telecom operators "Garda PCEF" passed certification tests and confirmed compatibility with the policy management system and charging of mobile packet data services Nexign PCRF. By using PCEF-PCRF together, customers optimize the personification of services, improve the quality of traffic management and significantly reduce time-to-market when implementing new tariff options. Garda Technology reported this on May 20, 2024.

In 4G networks, the PCRF node provides the ability to configure and store rules and permissions for subscribers, and the PCEF node requests from the PCRF and applies these rules when servicing the Internet access of subscribers. The joint use of PCEF and PCRF modules allows the operator to flexibly manage the subscriber service policy when using the mobile Internet service.

Nexign is a domestic developer of BSS systems that has already proven itself on the telecom market, "said Alexander Rozhkevich, head of the Garda PCEF product. - PCEF and PCRF are key elements of building the mobile carrier service model. Proven integration with PCRF is a plus of our solution and allows carriers to confidently select both products for operation in their network.

We have extensive experience in integrating our developments, and as part of import substitution, we are developing interaction with other Russian suppliers. The joint use of domestic products "Garda PCEF" and Nexign PCRF will allow Russian operators to ensure full import independence of network core nodes responsible for policy management and their implementation in 4G networks. The products guarantee the levels of flexibility and productivity necessary for the effective operation of the networks of leading telecom companies in the market, "said Sergey Sosin, head of the Nexign product management group.