In the LCS architecture, an Evolved SMLC is directly attached to the MME. The objectives of this  evolution is to support location of an IMS emergency call,  avoid impacts to a location session due to an inter-eNodeB handover, make use of an Evolved  and support Mobile originated location request (MO-LR) and mobile terminated location request MT-LR services.

Release 9 LCS solution introduces new interfaces in the EPC:

• SLg between the GMLC and the MME
• SLs between the E-SMLC and the MME
• Diameter-based SLh between the HSS and the HGMLC

For details read LCS Architecture for LTE EPS and LTE UE positioning in E-UTRAN