🔍 Introduction: The Need for Custom Protocol Visibility In modern telecom and enterprise networks, proprietary or niche protocols often operate under the radar of standard monitoring tools. For example, the Escher protocol, a binary protocol used in charging and...
A few weeks ago, I shared how I built a RESTful API layer over Oracle’s OCNCC billing engine using decoded Escher protocol flows. The response from operators, MVNEs, and BSS/OSS teams was overwhelming—and it led to a simple but powerful question: Could this API layer...
The telecom industry’s shift from 4G’s session-based Online Charging System (OCS) to 5G’s event-driven architecture demands a fundamental rethink of how charging systems integrate with core networks. For operators using Oracle Communications Network Charging and...
The Hidden Struggle of Debugging OCNCC Debugging Oracle Communications Network Charging and Control (OCNCC) has long been a pain point for telecom engineers who operate the platform in production environments. The traditional approach, enabling debug logging, floods...