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The Strategic Role of OSS in LTE Deployments: A Case stud from Vodafone D2
r s os our a osHead of Network Support Systems
Vodafone Germany
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Agenda
> Introduction Vodafone
> LTE @ Vodafone Germany
> Amdocs OSS Solution for LTE
> Business Benefits
> Lessons learned
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What is LTE and why do we need it ?
GSM EDGE LTE
GPRS UMTS
LTE is the next evolutionary step for VFD2
Advanta es of LTE
Higher bandwidth
High Speed Internet in rural areas
Increase customer base
Reduce network TCO (technology, support systems, etc)
Smart Network: self-Optimising and Self-Organising
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Why did we choose the Amdocs solution for LTE ?
Amdocs proposed the right solution :
Amdocs OSS as the strategic LTE platform to support network planning, rollout and maintenance
Amdocs is committed :
To invest effort to understand our system landscape
To deliver a solution within the required timelines
To adopt VFD2s requirements into their OSS product roadmap (Integrated Roadmap)
To support us in ensuring Return on Investment for our project, underlining the validity of our decisiono rep ace egacy w m ocs
To leverage the onsi te Amdocs TEAM in Dsseldorf to ensure optimal communication and creative,
reliable teamwork
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Technical Scope & Principles
Scope of solution
> Inventory of record for all LTE equipment , VLAN configurations, IP addressing etc.
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> Utilise existing processes within legacy systems for planning capacity in the corenetworks and for service assurance
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Design Principles
> All New LTE Ob ects and circuits models etc. to be mastered in Amdocs OSS
> Use Process Automation & Device Models for LTE (Amdocs Product Packs)
> Minimise Object Duplication between systems
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Technical Scope Summary Highlights Architecture Summary Amdocs Modules
Upper Layer Project Workflow (LTE Rollout Process Flow)
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ResourcePlanner -
Plans
Implement &Change Job
StatusTeMIP
Plan and Jobs E r
Now & Next
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Cramer LTE RAN Connectivity Model (draft)
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Technical Scope Summary Highlights Architecture Summary - Interfaces
Manual
Aut omatedSTARTNDT/Openlap
Radio planningDevice
RadioEquipment
Existing
Aut omatedInterim / Tatical
eNB & LeaseLine connection
Creation
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Creation Fixed line planning Request are create
Status update
TCCM XMLLocation
LTE AmdocsOSS
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Business Benefits for VFD2
Planner Efficiency
Accelerated processes for LTE planning and rollout
Intelligent interfaces (eg. to eliminate double data entry)
Ensure Business Adoption
Improved SME collaboration and transition readiness
LTE Inventory Packs and LTE Device Packs are part of the core productand will reduce effort and implementation time when LTE hardware updates take place
The LTE implementation on Amdocs OSS will mark an early milestone in realizing return oninvestment
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Lessons learned: how we are succeeding with Amdocs OSS for LTE
> Project approach:
You must have onsite Amdocs presence
Presentation of VFD2 business objectives to Amdocs management at start of project was agood vehicle to reconfirm the importance of this project and secure Amdocs managementattention
> Project Iteration Planning
Find the right balance between rigorous design document signoff vs flexibility in theim lementation
Ensure visibility to future iterations and manage design implications at an early stage
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