May 2015

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Access networks

Access networks are by nature dynamic as they constantly change. l  Grow and contract as new subscribers are signed-up and

others leave

l  Mutate as new requirements have to be fulfilled −  Network expansion −  Increase in bandwidth

l  Evolve as new technology is adapted

AND supports the complete life-cycle

of the the access network.

AND Unique Selling Propositions

Build

Redline

Documentation

Requirements

Plan

May 2015 Single solution concept

AND follows a single solution concept meaning all customers, regardless of size or architecture, essentially deploy the same system.

l  Matured evolved solution −  Over 25 years of continuous development −  Deployed by leading access operators in Europe

incl. Vodafone KD, Liberty Global, TDC, etc. −  Global solution

l  Focus on evolution; not maintaining numerous customer versions l  OOTB – out of the box

Immediate delivery regardless of network complexity and size

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Supports all architectures

All fixed access network architectures supported by a single client Mix and match architectures as required.

Maps and network information are stored in a single database (Oracle). l  FTTH, e.g. PON, WDM PON, P2P, etc.

l  G.fast, FTTx, e.g. with switched Ethernet, l  FTTO, FTTD (e.g. OLS),

l  FTT-Bed (hospitals, hotels,)

l  FTT-Mast (mobile networks) l  HFC, RFoG, EoC

l  Campus networks & gated communities

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 AND in GIS environment

AND provides integrated GIS l  Sophisticated caching allows user to manoeuvre rapidly through

maps – essential for access network design and documentation.

l  All inserted objects are allocated geo-coordinates

l  All objects within address definition are awarded address l  Address look up for street addresses object type

l  List of addresses in surrounding area can be generated for any point in network

l  Quickly generate addresses where they are not yet available – addresses can be easily exported to other systems

l  Interface to address management systems for auto updates

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Integrated engineering

Integrated engineering allows you to design with calculations executed in background. Designs can be verified against user-customisable thresholds.

l  Optical power l  RF −  RF levels for complete spectrum −  Distortions

l  Remote powering

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Defining components

All network components are defined and modified in AND LibEdit (part of delivery)

l  Engineering characteristics defined according to vendor specifications

l  Allows complex components to be defined from building blocks (Lego-style)

l  Authorized users can set up company rules, e.g. target levels for amplifiers, optical budget, etc.

l  Sourcing, pricing data, installation effort, etc. can be added to each component

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 One solution for complete network

End-to-end network designed and documented l  Central Office to CPE −  ISP −  OSP −  In-building

l  Headend to cable modem −  Incl. CMTS −  HUBs, fibre nodes, etc.

l  No opening and closing of separate modules l  Network data transparently routed through the network

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Inside plant

AND supports ISP – central office, headend, POPs, cabinets, etc. – allowing modules to be easily mounted in shelves and racks

l  ISP as part of end-to-end network l  Covers all fibre, copper, & coax architectures

l  Documentation right to port level with dynamic labels showing mounting location and routing data

l  Modules, racks, etc. pre-defined

l  Virtual cables (links) for improved clarity

l  Floor plans l  Microducts

l  Signal tracing

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 In-building networks

AND provides unparalleled support for in-building networks such as apartment & tower bocks, hotels, hospitals, business parks, etc.

l  Integral part of access network l  Covers all fibre, copper, & coax architectures

l  Floor plans l  Microducts

l  Virtual cables for rapid documentation

l  Dynamic labels showing routing data, e.g. from CPE to OLT

l  Bill of material

l  Support for post-build customer connection, e.g. adding ONTs with splice and patch reservation

AND for Virgin Media

May 2015 Data routing

AND routes data through complete network. l  Prevents redundancy & manual entries

Data doesn’t have to be entered and stored in several places

l  Dynamic labelling

l  Signal tracing l  Ownership information

l  TV channel plan and CMTS data for RF signals

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Dynamic labels

Dynamic labels automatically provide essential routing data for service staff and network technicians.

l  Changes in network documentation result in immediate label update l  No need to manually enter info removing possible typos as well as

reducing manpower costs

l  Labels are user-customisable (in LibEdit) l  Usage examples: −  At splice panel show origin and destination of fibre −  At ONT show technical path to and including OLT port

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Microducts

AND manages microducts for ISP, OSP, and in-building l  Defined in libraries −  Package sizes −  Colour schemes

l  Native microduct planning −  Trenches, pole mounted, risers, etc. −  Supports dual direction & swapping of sub-ducts −  Loop back −  Automatic connection single and multiple sub-ducts to buildings −  Automatic address labelling

l  Simulation of fibre insertion

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Design automation through cloning

AND allows you to create complex objects, such as MDUs, cabinets, OLT racks, etc. that can be reused as templates.

l  Cloning technique allows rapid design l  Each clone is unique identity

l  Engineering, dynamic labels, bill of material, etc., all apply l  Adapt clone as necessary

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Querying technical path for ONT

It’s now possible using NISservice option to query the technical path in AND for status of network build for given address from an external system, e.g. Comarch.

Technical path describes path from a given ONT to OLT listing components and, where applicable, ports used.

l  Each element has a status

l  ONT and OLT have customer- definable service states

l  To get technical path, a stored procedure is called using Address ID as key

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 AND WebAccess & Redlining

AND provides platform-independent mobile applications for planning and service staff when out on the network

l  Interactive mobile applications with address/GPS look up e.g. for iPAD, Android tablets/smartphones, Windows laptops, etc.

l  Redlining & auditing

l  Fibre breakage localisation l  Jump navigation

e.g. jump to next street cabinet

l  Access to foreign WMS server e.g. Google Maps

l  Basis for further options including AND Alert

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 AND Alert – monitoring interface

Enhances monitoring systems for fibre and cable networks by putting alarms and CPE states into topological and topographical context in a Web-view. Helps identify common point of failure.

l  Generic interface to −  Transponder monitoring systems with

-  Alarm generated if problem reported −  CPE-based monitoring systems

-  CPE colour coded to show status -  Component-associated alarm generated

if corresponding CPE outage threshold exceeded

l  Provides field staff and NOC with real time data

l  Click here for a short video clip

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 AND DocBox

Permits, instructions, test reports, photos, etc. are typical documents needed when out on the network. With DocBox option it’s no longer necessary to carry paper documents around any more

l  Enables user to assign wide range of documents to AND objects such as cabinets, amplifiers, cables, etc.

l  Documents stored in database, i.e. not embedded in documentation

l  Quickly identify “DocBox” using HotSpot feature l  Add, delete, and open documents

l  Access and insert documents from external applications e.g. work force management

l  Roadmap −  Insert documents via AND WebAccess application

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 AND WMSclient

External maps provide user with additional information such as demographic data for customer analysis or perhaps aerial view from Google Maps to assist with planning issues – virtual walkout.

Optional WMSclient plug-in opens the door to literally any map source such as Google Maps, Bing, Esri, MapInfo, Smallworld, etc.

l  Easy-to-use interface to request geo-registered map images from one or more distributed geospatial databases

l  Supports transparency l  No adaptation required

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Interfaces

No man is an island …

AND allows a rapid integration with your OSS/BSS through use of common interface standards, e.g. SOAP, WMS, XML, etc.

l  Address management systems l  CRM systems

l  Monitoring systems

l  External mapping systems l  ERP systems

l  SQL querying systems

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015

l  Reduces number of ”tools” −  Licenses, manpower, overheads −  Remove data redundancy and issues it causes

l  Reduces time to design −  Cloning, automatic population, dynamic labels, etc.

l  Reduces installed network hardware through engineering l  Improves productivity via Web-solutions for field staff −  Access to current data; paperless −  Interactive communication with HQ, e.g. via redlining

l  Reduces effort to detect problems −  OTDR readings, interface to monitoring

l  OOTB instead of OCB AND Unique Selling Propositions

AND … Helping to make business sense

May 2015 Design, documentation, & operational support

l  All types of access networks: FTTH, FTTD, HFC, FTT-Mast, etc. l  Full support for ISP, MDUs, office blocks, etc.

l  Network simulation via integrated engineering, e.g. optical budget

l  Support for rural communities via Web access l  Integrated DMS manages images, permits, etc. in documentation

l  Supports microducts – trenched, aerial, and in-building

l  Technical path queries from external systems l  Generic interface to network monitoring

l  Immediate access to external GIS via WMS client l  Co-habitation with AutoCAD-based mobile tower management

l  Out-of-the-box – installed & ready to use within 5 weeks

l  Stand-alone – immediate delivery

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015 Access networks with AND

AND considers more than just network design and documentation.

It’s a life-cycle solution that supports l  Operations l  Maintenance & service

l  Network growth & evolution

Your choice of design and documentation solution forms the basis of your future operational success.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywtw8i-54XQ

AND Unique Selling Propositions

May 2015

AND Unique Selling Propositions

© AND Solution GmbH www.and-solution.com