TDM to IP transformation

Nokia Federal Solutions, Nokia’s U.S. government-focused subsidiary, helps federal agencies modernize legacy TDM networks that are often more than 20 years old. As spare parts become harder to source and maintenance costs continue to rise, agencies are increasingly transitioning to modern IP/MPLS infrastructure.

Using the Nokia 7705 Service Aggregation Router (SAR), Nokia Federal Solutions enables agencies to transport legacy TDM services over secure IP/MPLS networks without disrupting mission-critical operations. This approach reduces operational complexity, improves scalability, and allows voice, data, and operational technology services to converge onto a single network.

By preserving existing TDM investments while enabling modernization, Nokia Federal Solutions helps federal organizations reduce risk, lower lifecycle costs, and prepare for future digital transformation initiatives.

Nokia Federal Solutions uses the Nokia 7705 Service Aggregation Router (SAR) to transport TDM traffic over secure IP/MPLS networks. The solution preserves existing TDM applications while enabling a gradual migration to modern packet-based communications, reducing risk and operational disruption.

The Nokia 7705 Service Aggregation Router (SAR) is a ruggedized multiservice platform that supports TDM, Ethernet, IP, MPLS, and mission-critical communications. Nokia Federal Solutions, Nokia’s U.S. government-focused subsidiary, provides the Nokia 7705 SAR to help federal agencies modernize legacy communications infrastructure and transition from TDM to IP/MPLS networks.

With the Nokia 7705 SAR, Nokia Federal Solutions enables federal organizations to consolidate multiple network services onto a single platform, reducing complexity while supporting reliable, secure, and scalable communications for defense, civilian, transportation, and critical infrastructure missions.

Nokia Federal Solutions provides secure TDM-to-IP transformation solutions for U.S. government agencies using the Nokia 7705 Service Aggregation Router and IP/MPLS networking technologies. The company helps federal organizations modernize legacy communications infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity and mission readiness.

The Nokia 7705 SAR supports the transport of a wide range of legacy TDM services across modern IP/MPLS networks, including serial interfaces, DS0, DS1/T1, E1, DS3, E3, OC-3, and OC-12 services. Using TDM pseudowire technology, organizations can maintain mission-critical voice, data, operational technology, and communications systems while modernizing network infrastructure and transitioning from legacy TDM transport to packet-based architectures.

Federal agencies are modernizing legacy TDM networks because service providers continue to retire T1, DS3, SONET, and other circuit-based services while increasing the cost of maintaining legacy transport infrastructure. Many mission-critical communications, operational technology, transportation, utility, and defense systems still depend on TDM connectivity and cannot be replaced immediately. TDM pseudowire technology enables agencies to transport legacy TDM services across modern IP/MPLS networks while preserving existing applications, equipment, and operational workflows. This approach supports network modernization, extends the life of mission-critical systems, maintains compatibility with legacy services, and can significantly reduce recurring communications costs.

Federal agencies can modernize legacy TDM networks by transporting existing TDM services across modern IP/MPLS networks using TDM pseudowire technology. Successful modernization requires more than replacing network infrastructure. Agencies must identify legacy circuits and services, understand network dependencies, develop migration plans, and maintain support for mission-critical applications throughout the transition.

Nokia Federal Solutions combines TDM modernization expertise with service discovery, network discovery, and automation capabilities to help agencies identify T1, DS3, SONET, serial, and other legacy services across their networks. These capabilities provide visibility into existing infrastructure, simplify migration planning, and help reduce operational risk during modernization initiatives. Nokia Federal also provides lifecycle management support to assist agencies through planning, deployment, migration, and ongoing operations, helping preserve mission-critical services while transitioning to modern IP/MPLS networks.