SIPCAPTURE HOMER
HOMER is a robust, carrier-grade, and scalable SIP Capture system and Monitoring Application designed for VoIP and Real-Time Communication (RTC) analysis. Part of the SIPCAPTURE stack, it offers native support for HEP, IP Proto4 (IPIP) encapsulation, and port mirroring right out of the box. With thousands of deployments worldwide, including by major industry vendors and large network providers, HOMER is built to process and store massive amounts of signaling data while providing instant search, end-to-end analysis, and detailed packet drill-down capabilities.
Key Features
- Capture Server: Handles thousands of packets per second, supports multiple database options, offers powerful UI search/filter tools, native call-flow and PCAP analysis, statistic charts, analytics, REST API, widgets, multi-user LDAP/Radius authentication, and an Angular/JS user interface.
- Capture Agent: Supports HEP3 encapsulation, payload encryption and compression, modular design, SIP, RTP/RTCP, logs, CDRs, TLS support, and is production-ready across multiple platforms (Linux, Solaris, BSD/OSX, Win32).
- Core Protocols: Includes HEP/EEP, SIP signaling, RTCP, RTCP-XR, WebRTC signaling, log collection, geo-mapping, and Docker support.
- Platform Compatibility: Natively supports a wide range of VoIP and RTC platforms such as Kamailio, OpenSIPS, Asterisk, FreeSWITCH, RTPEngine, and more.
- Cloud Solution: Offers sipcapture.io for small to medium operators with remote data feeding, secure analysis, and monitoring, including SSL/TLS encryption and RTP analytics.
Use Cases
HOMER is ideal for ITSPs, VoIP providers, and trunk suppliers who rely on SIP signaling for their services. It enables advanced troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and quality of service (QoS) analysis for voice networks. Whether deployed on-premises or via the cloud, HOMER provides critical insights into VoIP and RTC environments, making it a go-to solution for enterprises and network operators worldwide.
Unique Selling Points
- 100% Open-Source: Fully accessible and customizable with a strong community and commercial support options.
- Scalability: Designed to handle high-volume signaling traffic with ease.
- Comprehensive Analysis: From instant search to detailed packet-level insights, HOMER offers unparalleled visibility into VoIP systems.
