1. Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play
Services Through Efficient Network
Information Management
Ela Pamieta, ITPP SA, Poland
Kristofer Kimbler, Azouk Network, Sweden
Piotr Saczuk, Suntech SA, Poland
4-7 Oct 2011
New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management
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The state we’re in
Network and service information
is fragmented and scattered across
numerous OSS/BSS applications.
Data is stored in different, vendor-
specific formats.
Legacy applications cannot be
easily extended and developed
to support new types of equipment
or to store additional information
required by changing business
environment.
Too many, too complex, too rigid ..
New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management

3. • Barriers to effective network rollout process
automation:
– Process complexity
– Cost of integration
– Problems with data accuracy and duplication
– BPM software limitations
– Change management
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New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management

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What is NIM
• One repository for all data
related to network:
• Devices, network
elements,
connections,
services, …
• Associated business
data and
documents
• One access point to network
data and functions for:
• Business process
automation
• Other OSS/ BSS
applications
• On Demand/ Cloud
Applications
Network Information Management platform
New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management

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Architecture Overview
• Object oriented database
using standard, off-the shelf
RDBMS engine
• Southbound interfaces for
mediation and reconciliation
with data sources
• Northbound interfaces
providing access to inventory
data and functions
New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management

6. • All network and business information in single
repository:
– Cable, fiber and radio networks
– Cable ducts, base station towers, buildings, etc.
– Contracts, vendors, permits, invoices, etc.
• Unlimited data model flexibility
• Support for new technologies and
infrastructure
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Unified data model and access
Single Model Configuration Tool and single WebService standard.
NIM’s Data Model and APIs
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New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management

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NIM-BPM mash-ups
• Network Rollout Management
• Problem Management
• Spare Parts Management
• Network Maintenance and
Operation
• Network cost (OPEX and
CAPEX) control
New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management

9. • Network Inventory as a Service
– On Demand/ Cloud Applications
– Managed Services
– Network sharing and collocation
– Business process outsourcing
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New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management

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The End
Ela Pamieta
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New Mobile Infrastructure Platforms / Optimizing Rollout of LTE-Based Triple Play Services
Through Efficient Network Information Management