iPS
Project Based Services
A key factor in delivering a winning solution in picocell and femtocell deployment is to ensure the system design is aligned with the network and the customer markets/locations. We offer a range of Project Based Services on our small cell solutions that will facilitate a smooth transition into full commercial deployment in these markets. To ensure these services deliver what you need, we will assign a technical project manager who will work with you to establish the exact requirements and manage the project through each phase through to successful completion.
The portfolio of Project Based Services include:
Trials
Before introducing a new RAN element into their network most operators choose to validate the system design first. We will assign a Project Manager to assemble an experienced team to take you through RAN verification in your lab, if required -and then into a controlled user field trial before full commercial deployment. A detailed project plan showing key phases and milestones will be tracked throughout the trial life-cycle. The team will also work with you to establish the validation requirements and any particular key performance metrics or specific handset model/ tests to ensure these are verified.
RF Optimisation and Planning
Densely populated areas, multi floor high rise deployments, varying Macro strengths within harsh RF environments, each deployment may bring its own unique challenges in the RF domain.
To ensure the system is optimised for the target network and planned correctly for the markets we can verify the system in the lab and field using a targeted RF team. Depending on your deployment needs this team typically consists of a Technical Project Manager to agree and plan the overall activity and Senior RF engineer and Lab/Field Test specialist.
Handset IOT
We undertake full multivendor IOT to make sure that there are no surprises when working with the specific software and hardware versions of MSC and SGSN in your network.
For handset manufacturers, the product may be an early prototype or production unit. For network operators you may wish to validate a specific list of handsets for your market. We will work closely with you to compile a targeted set of tests to help identify any compatibility issues on our solutions as soon as possible and offer a conformity certificate on successful completion.
Core Network IOT
There are many variants of Core Network vendor equipment and each may vary in what release they meet on the 3GPP specifications. We offer a full Project Managed Multivendor IOT to validate our solution against these variances to make sure any issues are identified early in the system validation process.
Installation Services
Installing Picocells or Femtocell s is a lot easier than a typical macro or micro network. But you still need to get it right. We can support your installation plans and processes or take on specific tasks or even the entire installation job, including:
AC & BSC installation and commissioning
Starting from an on-site survey we gather accurate information about the physical requirements of the location in the switch room including rack space, cabling and power requirements to ensure that all the correct equipment and connections are available for the installation. Then we install and commission the integration depending on the requirements.
Management system installation and commissioning
Working with you to specify and select the correct servers needed for your network we install and commission the management system to give your NOC complete visibility and control over the 2G or 3G system.
AP & BTS installations
In order to transfer knowledge and skills for deploying AP & BTS’s in a range of different locations, we can work alongside your local teams or contactors for a number of initial installations. Starting with a survey of the customer’s site we deliver measurement based planning which ensures a suitable location and connection. We then work with your teams to deliver an optimal installation.
OSS System integration
We provide consultancy and training to support the integration of our products into the different OSS systems needed, including data warehouse, fault management and performance monitoring.
