Integrating SS7 capabilities and Diameter data signaling solution on top of SBC 5110/5210/7000 Session Border Controllers (SBCs), embedded Diameter Signaling Controller (eDSC) addresses performance, scalability, roaming, and security needs of 4G/LTE networks. Functionality lets mobile network operators (MNOs), facing growing requirements, address Diameter routing while also securely delivering SIP-based, real-time communications from same platform.