(1) (
Service
Switching
Point) The local exchange node in an SS7 telephone network. The SSP can be part of the voice switch or in a separate computer connected to it. The SSP creates SS7 signaling messages that are sent to a "service control point" (SCP) to query databases for subscriber service and routing information. See
AIN and
SCP.
(2) (
Storage
Service
Provider) A third party that manages the storage facilities for an enterprise. The storage devices can be on the customer's premises or at the SSP's site connected to the customer's machines via fiber-optic links. See
ASP.
(3) (
Surround
Sound
Processor) An audio component that supports the various surround sound technologies. See
surround sound.
(4) (
Switch to
Switch
Protocol) The protocol used in DLSw that locates resources and routes messages.
(5) (
System
Support
Program) A multiuser, multitasking operating system from IBM that is the primary control program for the System/34 and System/36.
(6) (
Serial
SCSI
Protocol) See
serial attached SCSI.
(7) (
Secure
Simple
Pairing) See
Bluetooth versions.