Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution: A Platform for Service Innovation
|
|
|
- Erica Ellis
- 9 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Solution Overview Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution: A Platform for Service Innovation BENEFITS Proven, end to end indoor small cell solution with realtime adaptive RF, making deployment and operation an IT-centric task like Wi-Fi - simple, low-cost and scalable. Broad range of Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G and multimode access points that are built with the intelligence of a radio engineer on board. Our integrated SON capability means that network design doesn t have to be complicated or costly. Basic principles can be applied to the design, and it works, saving thousands of dollars in site planning. Integration with carrier Wi-Fi at the access point, in the backhaul, within the core network, and encompassing policy systems - the only credible route to automate the integration of licensed and unlicensed access technologies. Integration with Cisco SON Suite, the only deployed system that can coordinate multi-vendor Macro RAN and small cells - means small cell deployments are not an isolated investment, but part of the living network. Hundreds of service providers already have a Cisco mobile packet core, making them equipped to fire up a Cisco small cell or carrier Wi-Fi deployment. And for those who don t, the industry s first commercially deployed virtualized packet core from Cisco can dramatically reduce the barrier to market entry. Access to the world s largest enterprise channel to add cellular to existing Wi-Fi deployments - a new market for service providers. With the increased demands on the mobile network, service providers are investing in small cell solutions to help optimize and monetize consumer and business services on mobile devices across 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi networks. The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution applies architectural innovation to mobile networking, transforming small cells into a platform for service innovation. The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution is innovative, easy to deploy, and proven in mobile networks across the world. Deploying small cells can help operators become value-added "Mobile IT Providers" to their customers. Cost-effective deployment models are key to an operator s ability to scale to meet the growing small cell demand Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 12
2 Cisco builds on our extensive knowledge of mobile network architecture to provide operators a true end-to-end solution that is easy to deploy and that can scale up or scale down as needed. The Cisco Universal Small Cell solution includes a portfolio of consumer and business access points, along with SON, management, and orchestration, giving operators confidence that they are running their network efficiently with carrier grade quality at a reduced total cost of ownership (TCO). Our small cell technology also works across vendor, technologies, and packet cores to help ensure transparent integration between macro and small cell networks. The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution is fully deployable today and complies with the small cell architecture and interfaces as defined in the 3GPP standards, delivering unprecedented Quality of Experience (QoE). Market Trends Several trends in the market are causing operators to incorporate small cell solutions into their network infrastructure plans (Figure 1). Figure 1. Small Cell Market Trends Cisco Visual Networking Index shows that operators can expect mobile data traffic to increase nearly 10-fold over the 5 years between 2014 and Analysts also point to the exponential growth in signaling traffic helping to promote the data growth. Coupled with this growth in traffic is the lack of available new spectrum and the difficulty for operators to quickly and cost-effectively add new macro cell sites. In this environment, small cell solutions become very attractive. Distinctions between consumer and business services on mobile devices have become blurred. Small cells can help deliver those services transparently across third- and fourth-generation (3G and 4G) cellular networks and Wi-Fi. Wireless usage is shifting indoors. Network analytics show that the majority of mobile data usage - close to 80 percent - is indoor and nomadic, rather than truly mobile. Macro networks were built for voice on the go. Small cell networks are designed to address modern mobile data traffic patterns. Small cells offer new monetization opportunities by taking advantage of the intelligence inherent in the network, including policy, hyperlocation, context, application, and device information. Businesses can use this information to engage with their customers in new ways, including through augmented experiences, location-based content, and personalized loyalty programs Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 2 of 12
3 Why Small Cells? Today, operators are investing in small cell solutions to help optimize consumer and business services on mobile devices across 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi networks due to the increased demands on their network. Deploying small cells allows mobile operators to improve their service value proposition and provide efficient connectivity and coverage for all users. This is first realized by simply enhancing indoor coverage, which improves the user experience for all of the mobile services consumed in-building. This includes voice and mobile data services, such as high-definition streaming and live video that require high throughput. Secondly, and more interestingly, small cells offer new services that will only be available when the users are under small cell coverage. Cisco believes there are tremendous opportunities for adding value through software intelligence at the intersection of Enterprise and Operator networks. As a result, we strive to deliver unique value to our customers by focusing on providing operators the resources to reach enterprise customers, new and proven small cell incremental revenue streams, and services to help simplify small cell deployment and reduce operating expenses (OpEx) costs. These new opportunities rely on the ability to detect that the user has arrived at home, in the office, or in a public venue. Residential and Home Services Residential and Home services are linked to local breakout capabilities that help enable the small cell to locally route traffic within the home network. This brings two additional benefits. First, it allows the operator to offload that traffic from the mobile core network. Secondly, the mobile handset can then become a true component of the mobile home network per the connected home standards (for example, those for a media player or media server). Examples of connected home services include: Backup of mobile hosted content (music or pictures) to the home PC Playing videos or slide shows from the phone to another device Transforming the phone into a remote control for other devices Automatic profile switch when entering home (for example, moving from business to personal services) Short Message Service (SMS) alert when a family member comes home Application triggering with a state change (for example, linking with Facebook) Enterprise Services A set of enterprise services are also available that allow integration of home small cell services with enterprise services. The main benefit is that any user can access those services without needing any specific client on their phone. Moreover, the architecture helps to ensure optimum user experience with full coverage and mobility. Examples of enterprise services include: Integration of mobile handsets with the enterprise PBX dial plan and services. Local access to the enterprise LAN. Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution Advantages Cisco s response to recent market trends has been to build a converged network from inside the enterprise where the need is greatest, to simplify the deployments by building radio engineering into APs, and to create 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi building blocks that can be deployed in several configurations to meet any given deployment scenario. Cisco applies its extensive knowledge in architectural innovation to mobile networking, transforming small cells into a platform for business and service innovation Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 3 of 12
4 The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution is easy to deploy, innovative, and proven across the globe. Frictionless and simple deployment: Cisco offers operational ease by applying network intelligence that is based on years of design and implementation expertise. From radio performance to policy and management to backhaul, we design simplicity into our solution to keep operators costs down and mobile users satisfied. Innovation for business results: Cisco is guiding the market toward a unified and scalable standards-based licensed and unlicensed architecture for wireless service delivery, meeting the needs that result from the dramatic increases in consumer and business capacity requirements. On top of this we add analytic tools that operators use not only to monitor the network, but to monetize the network, unlocking new business models. Real-world heterogeneous networking: We deliver standards-based self-organizing network (SON) technology, not just for fully integrated heterogeneous 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi networks, but also for multivendor network deployments. Our solution provides an elastic, flexible architecture of infrastructure and software with intelligence. Cisco offers more than products; we offer an easily deployed solution. We have a dedicated Advanced Services team that is experienced in delivering large commercial small cell solutions. To help service providers deploy the solutions efficiently and successfully, Cisco offers professional services for custom design, implementation, integration, and support of the small cell network. With this approach, Cisco is in a unique position to help operators go to market quickly with new and enhanced small cell services. Cisco Universal Small Cell Architecture The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution is an end-to-end architecture that integrates 3G, LTE, and carrier-grade Wi-Fi with SON technologies for an efficient and highly secure heterogeneous network (HetNet). Several components of the architecture are available in either physical or virtual form factors. The primary elements depicted in Figure 2 are: Residential, enterprise, and venue small cells Small cell controller Small cell gateway Management and provisioning Figure 2. Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 4 of 12
5 Residential, Enterprise, and Venue Small Cells The Cisco Universal Small Cell (USC) 3000 Series, 5000 Series, 7000 Series, and 8000 Series provide the right access point for every environment, from the home to the enterprise to high-density urban environments such as venues (Figure 3). Cisco small cells are fully managed by the mobile operator to help ensure that the network is highly secure and well controlled. Figure 3. Cisco Universal Small Cell Series Cisco Universal Small Cells for Large Enterprise The Universal Small Cell 8000 Series is our flagship portfolio designed for the large enterprise market. The enterprise customer presents a unique set of challenges to network operators due to the increasing value they place on mobile applications to increase worker productivity, their desire to reduce fixed infrastructure costs, and their need increase employee satisfaction. The Cisco USC 8000 Series offers mobile operators single-mode, dualmode, and dual-carrier multi-mode options for indoor small cells that can provide improved coverage and capacity to up to 64 simultaneous users using the existing in-building Ethernet LAN infrastructure (Figure 4). This highly scalable portfolio includes self-configuring, self-optimizing, and self-healing capabilities, and can be quickly and easily deployed by technicians with no cellular experience, making this one of the most cost-effective small cell solution available to date. Figure 4. Cisco Universal Small Cell 8000 Series In-Building Installation Example 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 5 of 12
6 The Cisco USC 8000 Series includes the Cisco Universal Small Cell 8088 Controller, a single, high density, multitechnology controller for management and auto-configuration of the in-building small cell system. The Cisco USC 8088 aggregates all the small cells within an enterprise. This allows for fast, easy deployment over Ethernet LAN and provides a virtualization environment for hosting third party applications. The Cisco USC 8000 Series also features the Cisco Universal Small Cell 8718, a module that uses the Cisco Aironet 3600 Series and 3700 Series Wi-Fi installed base to provide large enterprises a simple and convenient solution to improve mobile coverage and capacity. The module simply plugs into the Cisco Aironet access point to take advantage of the existing power, real estate and backhaul, providing a rapid-to-deploy licensed radio network extension on the footprint of a Cisco Universal Wi-Fi Solution. Cisco Universal Cell Small for Medium and Small Enterprises The Cisco USC 7000 Series and 5000 Series are designed to provide 3G, 4G, or dual mode services within small and medium sized enterprise. The portfolio includes standalone APs that can provide 3G and 4G coverage and capacity where needed indoors, and features the Cisco Universal Small Cell 5310, a modular small cell unit that can be plugged into a Cisco Universal Wi-Fi infrastructure (Figure 5) for deployment convenience and ease. Once a mobile network operator activates the small cell units, the small cell base stations in the enterprise can efficiently deliver carrier grade mobile services indoors while offloading traffic from the outdoor macro network. This approach not only improves the mobile user experience, but it also reduces operator network and operations costs through intelligent policy-based operation and commodity in-building backhaul. Figure 5. Cisco USC 5310 with the Cisco Aironet 3700 Series Cisco Universal Small Cells for the Home/Small Office The Cisco USC 3000 Series offers a dedicated small cell base station for the home or a small office environment that can efficiently deliver 3G or 4G, mobile services indoors while offloading traffic from the outdoor macro network. The Cisco USC 3000 Series provides a better mobile user experience for the end user as well as reduces costs to the service provider by eliminating the need for additional, and more expensive, macro base station sites in a residential area. Cisco ASR 5000 Series Small Cell Gateway The Cisco ASR 5000 Series Small Cell Gateway is an integral element in the Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution. The Gateway (Figure 6) provides service providers exceptional levels of carrier-grade security, and availability, transparent mobility between network types, market-leading IP Security/Internet Key Exchange Version 2 (IPsec/IKEv2) tunnel performance, and integration of multiple network functions as subscribers roam between 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi networks. Its unique hardware and software architecture is ideally designed for the small cell gateway application. The Cisco solution is 100 percent standards-based, on a single platform that scales to millions of small cell subscribers in a single chassis, resulting in a low total cost of ownership. It has a proven track record of successful deployments in packet core networks across multiple vendors Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 6 of 12
7 The Cisco Small Cell Gateway is part of the Cisco ASR 5000 Series, the Cisco Evolved Packet Core Platform (EPC). Many features of the Cisco ASR 5000 Series are now also available virtualized in the vepc that combines all packet core services - for 4G, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, and small cell networks - into a single solution. It provides those network functions as virtualized services, so operators can scale capacity and introduce new services much faster and more cost-effectively. Figure 6. Cisco ASR 5000 Small Cell Gateway Small Cell Backhaul Cisco ASR 901 Secure Mobile Transport Platform NAT Acceleration Engine As mobile traffic will now traverse from enterprise networks across public networks it is critical to ensure the integrity of the both the enterprise and carrier data. Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Routers with highly secure mobile transport for enterprise small cell backhaul provide superior performance and scalability by including: Assured deployment for end-to-end networks with exceptional network resiliency and availability Accelerated time-to-market for innovative new services Intelligent wide area network and RAN optimization promotes superior user experience Cisco ASR 901S Series Small cell backhaul can present challenges in outdoor urban environments where broadband networks may not be easily accessible. Cisco has solved this problem by bringing intelligent routing to outdoor cell sites where metropolitan small cells are being deployed. The Cisco ASR 901S Series Aggregation Services Routers (Figure 7) are environmentally hardened small cell routers designed to support the backhaul of multivendor heterogeneous small cell networks from any vender through Ethernet and IP interfaces. By employing the Cisco ASR 901S Series, operators can reduce backhaul operating costs, simplify deployment and provisioning, and enhance their profit opportunities with premium mobile and Ethernet services. Figure 7. Cisco ASR 901S Series Aggregation Services Router 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 7 of 12
8 Cisco Self-Optimizing Network The size and complexity of multivendor heterogeneous networks necessitate SON technology and the move to live and automatic optimization in the radio access portion of the network. Cisco SON is our hybrid self- optimizing network architecture that operates at different layers of the network. Cisco Active SON and the Cisco SON Suite can be fully integrated with each AP in the Cisco USC portfolio and support Cisco s converged services platform for an end-to-end solution (Figure 8). It provides resilient, automatic operation, with self-installation, self-optimization, and self-healing, even in shared frequency indoor environments. These capabilities help reduce OpEx and improve QoE. Figure 8. Cisco Hybrid SON Architecture Cisco USC Active SON Cisco Active SON, which operates at the network element layer, is an intelligent and automatic provisioning software for improving the installation and performance of a grid of small cells in a given location. Active SON conducts local coordination of the small cell grid via the LAN to solve the lack of X2 connections as well as helps manage primary scrambling codes, conflict avoidance, detection, and resolution. Providers can use Active SON for peer-to-peer discovery and signaling, which help sets key parameters such as neighbor lists, and dynamically adjusts traffic between cells, based on availability, congestion, and blocking of radio resources. This helps ensure traffic within a cluster of cell sites is evenly balanced across all access technologies. Cisco SON Suite The Cisco SON Suite operates at the network management level to efficiently integrate small cell grids into the macro network to create a truly heterogeneous multivendor, multitechnology radio access network (RAN).Cisco SON provides seven features that help operators run their network more efficiently and effectively: Automatic Neighbor Relations: Identifies missing or redundant neighbors and automatically reconfigures optimal neighbor lists according to actual current priority. This allows continuous, smooth transition between cells of high-quality calls, with full utilization of the existing network infrastructure. Automatic Parameter Optimization (APO): Facilitates automatic planning and setting of radio network parameters. APO assists in the tasks of introducing cells to the network and copying the neighbor list between cells for swapped or rehomed cells. Capacity and Coverage Optimization: Manages the tradeoff between coverage and capacity by handling dynamic traffic distribution, design faults, and real-life network operational constraints Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 8 of 12
9 Dynamic Interference Management: Automatically detects problematic cells and areas and reduces the interference caused by them. This is accomplished by changing the tilt of the overshooting cell or reducing the common pilot channel. Dynamic Load Balancing: Responds to the rapidly changing and unpredictable load demands on the network. This increases the efficiency of the network, and increases the utilization of existing infrastructure to address limited mobile network resources. Dynamic Self-Healing: Identifies cell outages and performs initial corrective measures to resolve the issue and notify the operator. Mass Event Handling: Helps service providers maintain a high level of service during mass events despite the erratic traffic patterns generated by the presence of tens of thousands of customers in one geographical venue. Cisco Universal Small Cell RAN Management System (RMS) Small cells can present several challenges to operators due to a large number of small cell devices, the wide array of small cell deployment scenarios (residential, enterprise, public), and advanced interference management requirements. To address these issues, Cisco developed the USC RAN Management System (RMS) to automate all key activation and management tasks for the small cell, which help deliver a comprehensive solution to realworld challenges of small cell deployments. RMS provides the following small cell management features: Cisco Universal Small Cell CloudBase System: Cisco USC CloudBase facilitates plug-and-play activation and zero-touch provisioning, allowing new products to activate without service provider-specific configuration. This helps ensure low-cost scalability, maintenance, and new service delivery. Location Verification: Cisco USC RMS location verification provides a number of methods for small cell location verification and detection of location change in accordance with 3GPP standards. Configuration: Cisco USC RMS uses TR-069 protocol and the TR-196 data model to assist in small cell configuration and grouping. This helps reduce the effort of managing parameters in a customer s IT system. These groups can be customized depending on customer specific use cases. In addition, customers can create their own group types and select a parameters list for each created group. Firmware and Software Automation: Cisco USC RMS manages firmware and software using an automated process. Multiple use-cases for firmware upgrades are supported, including automatic upgrade on initial activation, on-demand upgrade of individual small cell, bulk upgrade during maintenance window, automatic on-connect upgrade, and rollback of firmware if required. Fault and Performance Management: The TR-196 data model allows small cells to expose extensive fault information. For Enterprise environments, the small cell can be configured to automatically send TR-069 notifications to the dynamic provisioning environment (DPE) that can in turn transform them into simple network management protocol (SNMP) alarms and send to the service provider OSS. Status Monitoring: The small cell status monitoring functions allow service provider personnel to quickly assess the operational state of the small cell deployment. The status data maintained at the CMHS servers can be queried by reporting tools and combined with provisioning data into status reports. When troubleshooting a specific small cell, the status monitoring data provides a history of small cell connectivity and may help isolate connectivity issues from service issue Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 9 of 12
10 Small Cell Service Assurance: Cisco Prime Small cell service assurance is provided by three components of Cisco Prime Carrier Management: Cisco Prime Network, Cisco Prime Performance Manager, and Cisco Prime Central. Cisco Prime Network Cisco Prime Network provides automated discovery of network elements, configurations, and services. With Cisco Prime Network, network operators can visualize dynamically discovered virtual connections through topology displays and navigate through corresponding device configurations. Cisco Prime Network eliminates the need for manual inventory and configuration tracking. In addition, Cisco Prime Network provides real-time visibility into network element configurations, helping operators gain rapid insight to the likely root cause of network errors. Cisco Prime Performance Manager Cisco Prime Performance Manager is a performance monitoring component of the Cisco Prime Carrier Management suite for small cell access points and gateways. Cisco Prime Performance Manager is an easy-todeploy and easy-to-use solution for gathering and reporting performance statistics, even in multivendor networks. It provides actionable information that spans core, aggregation, and access networks, with a comprehensive set of prepackaged reports. Cisco Prime Performance Manager transparently integrates with Cisco Prime Network, providing operators with visibility into network key performance indicators (KPIs). The combined solution provides both post-event fault management and information to proactively avoid future disruptions. Cisco Prime Central Cisco Prime Central provides a highly secure, common interface to all components of the Cisco Prime Carrier Management suite. It provides a single view of integrated operator workflows, as well as fault monitoring across the mobile small cell network. Cisco Virtual HetNet Mobile Operators constantly push the evolution and requirements for heterogeneous networks while driving to keep costs low, and so a natural area of research has grown around understanding what elements of the RAN and the small cell architecture as a whole can be virtualized. Virtualization allows control and data planes to be managed on standard data center infrastructure and requires an orchestration layer to be included, so the virtualized infrastructure can be deployed, managed and monitored in an ongoing, real-time fashion. Cisco is leading this effort in key industry bodies. In the meantime, we ve tested and implemented Cisco Virtual HetNet as part of our end-to-end Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution (Figure 2). Cisco combines all the components required to add capacity & density with small cells tightly tied with Macro optimization. The Cisco Virtual HetNet delivers a pre integrated solution that significantly increases time-to-market and lowers OpEx. Cisco Advanced Services Mobile operators can realize the full value of the Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution with professional and technical services from Cisco together with our partners. We can help mitigate risk, accelerate time to market for new revenue-generating services, and improve the end-customer s experience. Cisco Services has unparalleled experience and expertise implementing large commercial small cell deployments, and integrating systems and network services. We help operators speed time-to-value and resolve issues quickly using specialized tools, best practices, a collaborative delivery model, and an extensive global support infrastructure Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 10 of 12
11 As operators plan, build, and manage the Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution, we promote success through a lifecycle approach customized to specific needs. Software-enabled smart service capabilities provide better visibility, better information, and better understanding at every stage. Plan: Create an agile infrastructure and cost-effective strategy with service capabilities ranging from architectural consulting to detailed design. Build: Speed time to value and reduce deployment risks through solution validation, solution integration and deployment, and migration support. Validate that the solution meets requirements through specialized labs for small cell interoperability testing and system verification testing. Manage: Improve performance, availability, and resiliency; reduce costs through service offerings that provide better network insight, help improve network inventory management and health, and identify and mitigate potential problems before they can affect the network. Why Cisco? Operators worldwide are choosing Cisco to take full advantage of the enormous opportunities available in the small cell marketplace. We provide a carrier-grade, end-to-end solution, and can help operators deliver standardsbased transparent mobility and the differentiated user experience that customers are asking for as they use their mobile devices to move between consumer and business environments. We have a channel to market for premisebased deployments, with tens of thousands of trusted partners built over years of enterprise deployments. The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution is more flexible than other platforms on the market, allowing operators to use a single architecture to target the widest range of licensed and unlicensed small cell opportunities and implement flexible business models, while gaining efficiencies that improve profitability and productivity. Cisco can help service providers cost-effectively deploy a network extension from an existing intelligent network infrastructure to deliver small cell services today and prepare for the next generation of revenue-generating home and enterprise services. Cisco is dedicated to industry standards, and actively participates in the key industry bodies that are defining the small cell standards, including 3GPP, the Small Cell Forum, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), and the Broadband Forum. We contribute recommendations, incorporate standards compliance into our development cycles, and support new releases as they are defined. The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution is not just about snapping a module into an access point, or providing power and backhaul without the need to add new cabling. It goes way beyond that. It is about knowing what it takes to run bullet-proof services to our customers. It s about having the relationships with CIOs worldwide to understand their requirements, and having the products to meet those requirements. It s about leveraging our relationships with Wi-Fi channel partners worldwide to scale the deployment of Enterprise small cells to a capacity that no other vendor can begin to address. Fueling Enterprise Small Cell Consumption The Small Cell Enterprise Select program challenges the traditional approach to 3G and LTE licensed enterprise radio deployments. The program taps into Cisco s extensive certified partner network, which has been supporting enterprise mobility for over a decade. Rather than using the same costly model required to deploy macro cell sites or distributed antenna systems from the mobile network operator to the enterprise, Cisco has developed a model that engages our extensive enterprise partner program to deploy 3G and LTE as part of the partners Wi-Fi offer and practice Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 11 of 12
12 Cisco Small Cell Enterprise Select (Figure 9) allows Cisco certified partners to coordinate with mobile operators to meet enterprise customer in-building small cell design, implementation, and service criteria. The program allows Channel partners to offer an elevated service offering to the enterprise that is fully customizable to meet their endcustomers requirements. This enhanced relationship, in turn, can lead to higher customer satisfaction and retention rates as well as new market opportunities. Figure 9. Cisco Small Cell Enterprise Select Business Process Summary Cisco is partnering with mobile operators across the globe to strategically approach the small cell market. This approach dramatically increases scalability while reducing the cost of small cell deployments, which helps operators roll out small cells more widely, quickly and cost-effectively. The Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution is about simplicity, combining Cisco s software automation tool set, with our mobile packet core solution, and our un-paralleled reach into the enterprise. We see small cells as just one element in a converged mobility evolution. For More Information For more information about the Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution, visit or contact your local Cisco account representative. Printed in USA C / Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 12 of 12
Cisco Satellite Services Platform Delivering Managed Services over Satellite
Solution Overview Cisco Satellite Services Platform Delivering Managed Services over Satellite With the increase in available bandwidth from the launch of high-throughput satellites, satellite service
Supporting Municipal Business Models with Cisco Outdoor Wireless Solutions
Supporting Municipal Business Models with Cisco Outdoor Wireless Solutions EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Outdoor wireless networks are playing a vital role in helping municipalities deliver critical services to citizens.
The Cisco Mobility Express Solution
The Cisco Mobility Express Solution A business-grade, affordable mobility solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 250 employees. Executive Summary This document presents the Cisco Mobility
Why Migrate to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network?
Why Migrate to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network? Cisco is encouraging our customers to migrate to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. This paper reviews the advantages of and reasons for migrating to
Is backhaul the weak link in your LTE network? Network assurance strategies for LTE backhaul infrastructure
Is backhaul the weak link in your LTE network? Network assurance strategies for LTE backhaul infrastructure The LTE backhaul challenge Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are adopting LTE in rapid succession.
WHITE PAPER. Centrally Monitoring Set-tops and Implementing Whole-Home Video Assurance
WHITE PAPER Centrally Monitoring Set-tops and Implementing Whole-Home Video Assurance Contents Introduction...3 The Need for Home Network Visibility for Managing Video Services...3 Video Service Assurance:
Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)
Data Sheet Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) PRODUCT OVERVIEW Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) is the industry s leading platform for wireless LAN planning, configuration,
Nokia Siemens Networks Mobile WiMAX
Nokia Siemens Networks Mobile WiMAX 1. 2/6 Mobile WiMAX leads the way to wireless broadband access With Mobile WiMAX, the communications industry is another step closer to offering mobile broadband Internet
Cisco Integrated Video Surveillance Solution: Expand the Capabilities and Value of Physical Security Investments
Cisco Integrated Video Surveillance Solution: Expand the Capabilities and Value of Physical Security Investments What You Will Learn In many enterprises, physical security departments are making a notable
Cisco Quantum Policy Suite for BNG
Data Sheet Cisco Quantum Policy Suite for BNG Solution Overview The Cisco Quantum Policy Suite is a carrier-grade policy, charging, and subscriber data management software solution that enables service
Boosting Business Mobility and Responsiveness with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
Solution Overivew Boosting Business Mobility and Responsiveness with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Today s businesses are turning to wireless networking to give employees immediate
Service assurance for communications service providers White paper. Improve service quality and enhance the customer experience.
Service assurance for communications service providers White paper Improve service quality and enhance the customer experience. December 2007 2 Contents 2 Overview 2 Move to a competitive business model
www.samsungnetworks.com Most Innovative LTE Commercial Launch Best Solution for Spectrum Optimization Cell Site Innovation
Most Innovative LTE Commercial Launch Best Solution for Spectrum Optimization Most Innovative Application/Service Outstanding Overall Technology CTO s Choice Best VoLTE Innovation Wide Area Network - Core
Address IT costs and streamline operations with IBM service desk and asset management.
Asset management and service desk solutions To support your IT objectives Address IT costs and streamline operations with IBM service desk and asset management. Highlights Help improve the value of IT
NEWT Managed PBX A Secure VoIP Architecture Providing Carrier Grade Service
NEWT Managed PBX A Secure VoIP Architecture Providing Carrier Grade Service This document describes the benefits of the NEWT Digital PBX solution with respect to features, hardware partners, architecture,
Alcatel-Lucent 9360 Small Cell Solution for the Home. Delivering big gains all around
Alcatel-Lucent 9360 Small Cell Solution for the Home Delivering big gains all around The Alcatel-Lucent 9360 Small Cell solution for the home (9360 SCH) cost-effectively extends W-CDMA capacity and coverage
Empowering the Enterprise Through Unified Communications & Managed Services Solutions
Continuant Managed Services Empowering the Enterprise Through Unified Communications & Managed Services Solutions Making the transition from a legacy system to a Unified Communications environment can
Cisco Network Optimization Service
Service Data Sheet Cisco Network Optimization Service Optimize your network for borderless business evolution and innovation using Cisco expertise and leading practices. New Expanded Smart Analytics Offerings
Rethinking Small Cell Backhaul
WIRELESS 20 20 Rethinking Small Cell Backhaul A Business Case Analysis of Cost-Effective Small Cell Backhaul Network Solutions The Wireless 20/20 WiROI Wireless Business Case Analysis Tool enables mobile
Highly Available Mobile Services Infrastructure Using Oracle Berkeley DB
Highly Available Mobile Services Infrastructure Using Oracle Berkeley DB Executive Summary Oracle Berkeley DB is used in a wide variety of carrier-grade mobile infrastructure systems. Berkeley DB provides
Cisco Prime Optical. Overview
Data Sheet Cisco Prime Optical Overview Service providers face tremendous challenges in managing optical networks. These challenges include accurate capacity planning; maintaining an offline database of
MRV EMPOWERS THE OPTICAL EDGE.
Pro-Vision Service Delivery Software MRV EMPOWERS THE OPTICAL EDGE. WE DELIVER PACKET AND OPTICAL SOLUTIONS ORCHESTRATED WITH INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE TO MAKE SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORKS SMARTER. www.mrv.com
App coverage. ericsson White paper Uen 284 23-3212 Rev B August 2015
ericsson White paper Uen 284 23-3212 Rev B August 2015 App coverage effectively relating network performance to user experience Mobile broadband networks, smart devices and apps bring significant benefits
THE VIRTUAL PROBE: ASSURANCE & MONITORING IN THE NFV/SDN ERA
THE VIRTUAL PROBE: ASSURANCE & MONITORING IN THE NFV/SDN ERA White paper December 2015 2 Amdocs service assurance and customer experience monitoring solution is designed for operators who are migrating
Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration technology is changing the way we go about the business of the University.
Data Sheet Cisco Optimization s Optimize Your Solution using Cisco Expertise and Leading Practices Optimizing Your Business Architecture Today, enabling business innovation and agility is about being able
Deploy New Technologies Quickly with Cisco Managed Services for Service Providers
Solution Overview Deploy New Technologies Quickly with Cisco Managed Services for Service Providers CUSTOMER BENEFITS Cisco Managed Services Deliver a Wide Range of Customer Benefits Up to 50% ROI within
How To Unify Your Wireless Architecture Without Limiting Performance or Flexibility
w h i t e p a p e r How To Unify Your Wireless Architecture Without Limiting Performance or Flexibility So much is happening today to give you a chance to rethink your wireless architecture. Indeed, you
Health Care Solutions
Health Care Solutions Increase Service Levels, Meet Expectations A Unified Approach to Health Care Automation Processes Hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, and physician s offices are facing
CISCO WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (WCS)
CISCO WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (WCS) Figure 1. Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) PRODUCT OVERVIEW Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) is the industry s leading platform
Cisco Knowledge Network
Cisco Knowledge Network Creating New Service Opportunities With TR-069 Steve Gorretta, Product Manager Network Management Technology Group December 5, 2012 C97-698002-00 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates.
IP Address Management: Smoothing the Way to Cloud-Based Services
White Paper IP Address Management: Smoothing the Way to Cloud-Based Services What You Will Learn Cloud computing offers many operational advantages to service providers. An important element of successful
Enterprise Energy Management with JouleX and Cisco EnergyWise
Enterprise Energy Management with JouleX and Cisco EnergyWise Introduction Corporate sustainability and enterprise energy management are pressing initiatives for organizations dealing with rising energy
STRATEGIC WHITE PAPER
BUILD A SUPERIOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AROUND SMALL CELLS REDUCE COSTS, BOOST CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND INCREASE ARPU WITH SOLUTIONS THAT STREAMLINE SMALL CELL OPERATIONS AND IMPROVE CUSTOMER CARE STRATEGIC WHITE
FibeAir I500R High Capacity Wireless Network Solution
FibeAir I500R High Capacity Wireless Network Solution FibeAir 1500R is a versatile point-to-point microwave radio optimized for SONET/SDH networks, with the most comprehensive combination of advanced features
Virtual CPE and Software Defined Networking
Virtual CPE and Software Defined Networking Virtual CPE and Software Defined Networking Residential broadband service providers are looking for solutions that allow them to rapidly introduce innovative
Security MWC 2014. 2013 Nokia Solutions and Networks. All rights reserved.
Security MWC 2014 2013 Nokia Solutions and Networks. All rights reserved. Security Ecosystem overview Partners Network security demo + End-user security demo + + + + NSN end-to-end security solutions for
Oracle s Secure HetNet Backhaul Solution. A Solution Based on Oracle s Network Session Delivery and Control Infrastructure
Oracle s Secure HetNet Backhaul Solution A Solution Based on Oracle s Network Session Delivery and Control Infrastructure HetNets are a gradual evolution of cellular topology, not a distinct network unto
SK Telecom CUSTOMER CASE STUDY CUSTOMER CASE STUDY
SK Telecom Type of Company: Mobile Network Operator Subscriber Base: 28 Million: Largest South Korean Operator Accedian Solutions: SkyLIGHT Performance Platform and Nano Smart SFP Modules The End-to-End
WiMAX PacketMAX Introducting
WiMAX PacketMAX Introducting Aperto s PacketMAX System PacketMAX 200 & 300 Series: Consumer & Business CPE PacketMAX 5000: Modular Base Station PacketMAX 3000: Stackable Base Station PacketMAX Family of
Nokia NetAct. Virtualized OSS that goes beyond network management
Nokia NetAct Virtualized OSS that goes beyond network management From network management to network maximization Nokia NetAct gives you one consolidated view over any network, even the most complicated
NX 9500 INTEGRATED SERVICES PLATFORM FOR THE PRIVATE CLOUD
CENTRALIZED SERVICE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT PLATFORM INTEGRATED SERVICES PLATFORM FOR THE PRIVATE CLOUD CONTROL YOUR ENTIRE NETWORK WITH A SINGLE, CENTRALIZED COMMAND CENTER Are you prepared to manage
Physical Infrastructure Management Solutions
Physical Infrastructure Management Solutions Physical Infrastructure Challenges Require Innovative Solutions The Need for In-Depth Network Intelligence. With increased acceptance of virtualization, cloud
VALUE PROPOSITION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS. Helping Service Providers accelerate adoption of the cloud
VALUE PROPOSITION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS Helping Service Providers accelerate adoption of the cloud Partnership with Service Providers Enabling Your Cloud Services in Complex Environments Today s challenge
Business Case for NFV/SDN Programmable Networks
Business Case for NFV/SDN Programmable Networks Executive Summary Traditional network designs are failing to meet service providers business requirements. The designs lead to complex hardware stacks, over-provisioning
APPLICATION NOTE. Elastic Scalability. for HetNet Deployment, Management & Optimization
APPLICATION NOTE Elastic Scalability for HetNet Deployment, Management & Optimization Introduction Most industry reports indicate that the HetNet market is poised for explosive growth in the coming years.
Motorola AirDefense Network Assurance Solution. Improve WLAN reliability and reduce management cost
Motorola AirDefense Network Assurance Solution Improve WLAN reliability and reduce management cost The challenge: Ensuring wireless network performance and availability Wireless LANs help organizations
Efficient evolution to all-ip
Press information June 2006 Efficient evolution to all-ip The competitive landscape for operators and service providers is constantly changing. New technologies and network capabilities enable new players
Juniper Networks Universal Edge: Scaling for the New Network
Juniper Networks Universal Edge: Scaling for the New Network Executive Summary End-user demand for anywhere and anytime access to rich media content is dramatically increasing pressure on service provider
Why Service Providers Need an NFV Platform Strategic White Paper
Why Service Providers Need an NFV Platform Strategic White Paper Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) brings proven cloud computing and IT technologies into the networking domain to help service providers
Cisco Data Center Optimization Services
Cisco Data Center Optimization Services Evolve your data center solutions to support business growth, deliver nextgeneration services, and maintain competitive advantage with Cisco Data Center Optimization
Cisco Smart Business Communications System: A New Way for Small Business to Communicate
Cisco Smart Business Communications System: A New Way for Small Business to Communicate Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS) is a complete system of voice, data, video, and wireless networking
8000 Intelligent Network Manager
SOLUTION BRIEF 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Improve Profitability and Competitiveness with Operational Efficiency The Coriant 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is a powerful network and service management
Delivering Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and IP Services with Converged L2 and L3 Access Device
Delivering Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and IP Services with Converged L2 and L3 Access Device THE NEED Communications Service providers (CSPs) have been transitioning from legacy SONET/SDH to IP and
Cisco Wireless Security Gateway R2
Cisco Wireless Security Gateway R2 Product Overview The Cisco Wireless Security Gateway (WSG) is a highly scalable solution for tunneling femtocell, Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA)/Generic Access Network
The Cisco and Pelco Industrial Wireless Video Surveillance Solution: Real-Time Monitoring of Process Environments for Safety and Security
The Cisco and Pelco Industrial Wireless Video Surveillance Solution: Real-Time Monitoring of Process Environments for Safety and Security The Cisco and Pelco Industrial Wireless Video Surveillance Solution
Long Term Evolution (LTE) for Public Safety
S T R A T E G I C W H I T E P A P E R Long Term Evolution (LTE) for Public Safety Enabling Flexible Business Models To provide seamless data communication during emergencies, public safety practitioners
Managing carrier Wi-Fi
Managing carrier Wi-Fi customer growth Motive simplifies carrier Wi-Fi customer activation, management and care Application Note Abstract Carrier Wi-Fi is rapidly gaining momentum, driven by consumers
Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module Software 5.1 for WAAS VB
Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module Software 5.1 for WAAS VB Network administrators need multifaceted visibility into the network and application to help ensure consistent and cost-effective delivery of
4Motion. End-to-end 4G Wireless Broadband
4Motion End-to-end 4G Wireless Broadband Meeting your 4G needs with freedom of choice 4Motion is Alvarion s end-to-end 4G wireless broadband solution, connecting people and businesses everywhere for a
The topic of this presentation is comparing cellular with other communication technologies. The focus is on Smart Grid applications.
The topic of this presentation is comparing cellular with other communication technologies. The focus is on Smart Grid applications. 1 Study Approach We have performed a study to analyze Smart Grid Communication
Entering the cloud fray
ebook Entering the How telcos and service providers can build successful cloud strategies in an evolving market DEPLOYMENT STABILITY SCALABILITY COST EFFECTIVE 2 Is this ebook right for me? This ebook
1+1: Protected Microwave Links
1+1: Protected Microwave Links Abstract This paper deals with the methods of increasing the uptime of a single microwave link. Setting up a fully protected radio link implies network element redundancy.
Cisco Outdoor Wireless Mesh Enables Alternative Broadband Access
Cisco Outdoor Wireless Mesh Enables Alternative Broadband Access Cisco ServiceMesh defines a network design for service providers delivering valueadded municipal wireless services over a mesh network.
A Business Case for Scaling the Next-Generation Network with the Cisco ASR 9000 System: Now with Converged Services. Key Takeaways.
A Business Case for Scaling the Next-Generation Network with the Cisco ASR 9000 System: Now with Converged Services Executive Summary In a previous whitepaper ACG Research described the business case for
FlexMaster First Global Wi-Fi Managed Service
data sheet BENEFITS Single platform for Wi-Fi service management Simple to use, install, and deploy Web-based management platform for managing discrete Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi APs or wireless LAN systems Comprehensive
Scalable Small Cell System for Big Business
Scalable Small Cell System for Big Business Introducing the new RN-310 Dual Band/Single SoC 3G/LTE November 4, 2013 Scalable Small Cell System Coverage, Capacity & Managed Services for Enterprises & Indoor
Our story EION s WOrldWIdE headquarters IN OttAWA, canada EION leadership
Corporate Profile EION Wireless Intelligence in the Air More Range. More Reach. More Subscribers. Our Story EION Wireless, a division of EION Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in
Application Performance Management
Application Performance Management Intelligence for an Optimized WAN xo.com Application Performance Management Intelligence for an Optimized WAN Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 3 Business Drivers for
MRV EMPOWERS THE OPTICAL EDGE.
Pro-Vision Service Delivery Software MRV EMPOWERS THE OPTICAL EDGE. WE DELIVER PACKET AND OPTICAL SOLUTIONS ORCHESTRATED WITH INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE TO MAKE SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORKS SMARTER. www.mrv.com
Motive Home Solutions
Motive Home Solutions Motive Home Solutions automate and simplify the key interactions that impact the connected home experience. The connected home is no longer a futuristic concept. Research indicates
Intelligent Data Center Solutions
Intelligent Data Center Solutions Panduit s Unified Physical Infrastructure (UPI): a Guiding Vision A unified approach to physical and logical systems architecture is imperative for solutions to fully
Advanced Transportation Management Systems
Advanced Transportation Management Systems Summary Many Department of Transportation agencies are looking for cost-saving ways to improve the efficiencies of roadways without making actual surface improvements
Cisco Wireless Portfolio
Cisco Wireless Portfolio Access Points Cisco Aironet 3600 Series Access Points with CleanAir Technology Cisco Aironet 3600 Series Access Points with Cisco CleanAir technology are the first 802.11n access
Unlocking the Full Value of Your Meter Data
Unlocking the Full Value of Your Meter Data The Elster Difference When it comes to the many components of your smart grid solution, there are plenty of options from which to choose. But when it comes to
Enlighten your transport network
Enlighten your transport network Efficient Service and Network Management in packet-optical networks Network operators face many challenges driven by the rapid growth in customer demands. Growth in optical
Meraki 2015 Solution Brochure
Meraki 2015 Solution Brochure Introduction 100% Cloud Managed Enterprise Networks Cisco Meraki cloud managed edge, branch, and campus networking solutions bring simplicity to enterprise-class networks.
Cisco Services for IPTV
Cisco Services for IPTV Cisco Services for IPTV help service providers efficiently launch IPTV services while mitigating risk and providing service assurance. Opportunity The media services landscape is
Data Center Network Evolution: Increase the Value of IT in Your Organization
White Paper Data Center Network Evolution: Increase the Value of IT in Your Organization What You Will Learn New operating demands and technology trends are changing the role of IT and introducing new
Datasheet FUJITSU Cloud Monitoring Service
Datasheet FUJITSU Cloud Monitoring Service FUJITSU Cloud Monitoring Service powered by CA Technologies offers a single, unified interface for tracking all the vital, dynamic resources your business relies
NCR Wireless Solutions. A comprehensive wireless portfolio to empower your employees and customers
NCR Wireless Solutions A comprehensive wireless portfolio to empower your employees and customers Enabling today s wireless enterprise Empowering your employees and customers to easily access tools and
Cisco Outdoor Wireless Network Serves Up Automatic Meter Reading
Cisco Outdoor Wireless Network Serves Up Automatic Meter Reading Summary Cisco outdoor wireless solutions make it practical to deploy and manage Wi-Fi on a citywide scale. This application note describes
A Scalable Small Cell System as a Services Platform inside the Enterprise
A Scalable Small Cell System as a Services Platform inside the Enterprise Made for Mobile Operators for LAN Deployments Inside Large Enterprise Customers & Big Venues Tassos Michail Director of Product
Truffle Broadband Bonding Network Appliance
Truffle Broadband Bonding Network Appliance Reliable high throughput data connections with low-cost & diverse transport technologies PART I Truffle in standalone installation for a single office. Executive
Cisco Security Manager 4.2: Integrated Security Management for Cisco Firewall, IPS, and VPN Solutions
Data Sheet Cisco Security Manager 4.2: Integrated Security Management for Cisco Firewall, IPS, and VPN Solutions Security Operations Challenges Businesses are facing daunting new challenges in security
MSP Dashboard. Solution Guide
Solution Guide MSP Dashboard This document discusses the Cisco Meraki Managed Services Dashboard, which contains features purpose-built for Managed Service Providers offering cloud-managed networking as
Smart Data Center Solutions
Smart Data Center Solutions New Data Center Challenges Require New Solutions Data Center Architecture. Inside and Out. Data centers are mission-critical facilities. A silo-based approach to designing,
CDW PARTNER REVIEW GUIDE WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE
CDW PARTNER REVIEW GUIDE WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTION OF THE WIRELESS MARKET AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS IT As mobile devices become more common in the workplace, IT managers must prepare
Making Machines More Connected and Intelligent
White Paper Making Machines More Connected and Intelligent Overview It s no secret that technology is dramatically transforming the manufacturing arena. We re witnessing a new industrial revolution, led
CONDIS. IT Service Management and CMDB
CONDIS IT Service and CMDB 2/17 Table of contents 1. Executive Summary... 3 2. ITIL Overview... 4 2.1 How CONDIS supports ITIL processes... 5 2.1.1 Incident... 5 2.1.2 Problem... 5 2.1.3 Configuration...
Mobile-edge Computing
Mobile-edge Computing Major strides towards RAN virtualization Nurit Sprecher 1 02/09/2014 Nokia 2014 - Nurit Sprecher Agenda Market drivers and requirements 2020 network architecture vision Cloud RAN
Economic Benefits of Cisco CloudVerse
Economic Benefits of Cisco CloudVerse Executive Summary Cloud enables IT to be delivered as a service, when and wherever it is needed, from central, secure, public and private data centers. Enterprises
WHITE PAPER. Five Steps to Better Application Monitoring and Troubleshooting
WHITE PAPER Five Steps to Better Application Monitoring and Troubleshooting There is no doubt that application monitoring and troubleshooting will evolve with the shift to modern applications. The only
AirHarmony 4000. Outdoor LTE-Advanced Mini-Macro Base Station
AirHarmony 4000 Outdoor LTE-Advanced Mini-Macro Base Station Multi-Function, Compact and Versatile Redefining the economics of LTE-Advanced Heterogeneous Deployment a leading LTE Small and Compact RAN
