GSM/GPRS/UMTS Mobility-Based Optimization Solution Feature List

Mobility-Based OptimizationTM Solution includes a number of consulting features for network optimization. We would like to better understand your requirements in order to better prepare for our meeting. Please mark your interest for each feature in the "priority" field. FEATURE DESCRIPTION IMPORTANCE
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CORE TECHNOLOGY MODELS Calculates the mobility behavior of all subscribers, revealing critical optimization Mobility IntelligenceTM Technology required knowledge such as how many subscribers move from one cell to another cell at Groundhog Proprietary Traffic Model Calculates the traffic pattern for different network elements from different operations. Groundhog Proprietary Time Series Prediction Forecasts the evolution of traffic, mobility, and capacity requirements. Groundhog Cost Model Converts network loading to financial implications. NETWORK DIAGNOSIS ITEMS Provide un-biased network performance evaluation as a third party to help operator deal Unbiased Network Performance Evaluation with vendors for new generation of equipments (KPI requirement, acceptance check, 5 counter requirement, etc.) Automated Root Cause Analysis for 3G Automated root cause analysis for drop call, network component failure, etc. 0 failures (3G) Automated Root Cause Analysis for Inter Automated root cause analysis for high loading, failure, and drop call related to inter 0 2G/3G loading/failures (3G) 2G/3G mobility management. Ping-pong Detection Identifies high ping-pong cell pairs for adjusting parameters to reduce ping-pong 5 Monitors MSC/BSC/SGSN/RNC/Node B loading levels and provides automatic warning Network Capacity Diagnostics when capacity will be reached within a pre-defined period of time. (Please specify 2 network elements of interest.) Critical Point Analysis Identified network bottleneck and provide case studies. 4 Detects BTS with unbalanced traffic as compared to neighboring BTS' so as to consider Traffic Unbalanced Detection 4 parameter change for better BTS load balancing. Abnormal Cells Detection Detects cells with abnormal signaling traffic or mobility 4 Data Usage Pattern Analysis Analyzes data usage pattern for improving QoS 3

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Analyzes the traffic pattern of cells with significant cell breathing behavior to improve network configuration. NETWORK TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION ITEMS MSC Serving Area Optimization Optimizes MSC serving areas to increase performance and reduce failure rates. BSC Serving Area Optimization Optimizes BSC serving areas to increase performance and reduce failure rates. SGSN Serving Area Optimization (2.5G, 3G) Optimizes SGSN serving areas to increase performance and reduce failure rates. RNC Serving Area Optimization (2.5G, 3G) Optimizes RNC serving areas to increase performance and reduce failure rates. TRX Reallocation Detects unbalanced TRX and traffic and provide optimal configuration. NETWORK PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION ITEMS Location Area Optimization Optimizes LA to increase performance and reduce congestion rates. Routing Area Optimization (2.5G, 3G) Optimizes RA to increase performance and reduce congestion rates. URA Optimization (3G) Optimizes URA to increase performance and reduce congestion rates. Neighboring Cell List Optimization Optimizes neighboring cell list to increase performance and reduce failure rate Optimizes channel allocation for optimal CS/PS, traffic/signaling, and inter 2G/3G Channel Optimization traffic balancing. Soft/Hard Handover Ratio (3G) Advises percentage for soft/hard handover. Mobility, data type, and user behavior related timers such as RRC_connection_release, Network Timer Optimization (3G) CS/PS PLU timer, etc. Scrambling Code Optimization (3G) Optimizes scrambling code to increase performance ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION APPLICATIONS Optimizes above-mentioned network topology and parameters based on special event Special Event Optimization models to allow higher revenue generation during special event period. Network Construction/Expansion Advises optimal new SGSN/RNC/MSC/BSC/BTS location for optimal capacity Optimization efficiency with minimum cost, and forecast network loading changes after the INTER 2G/3G OPTIMIZATION ITEMS Detects improper 3G sites which introduce unbalance traffic to neighboring 2G cells Improper 3G Sites Detection because of inter 2G/3G handover. Inter 2G/3G System Traffic Load Balancing Provides the 3G sites deployment plan at proper areas to balance the traffic load Optimization according to 2G traffic pattern. Inter 2G/3G Service Failure Root Cause Analyzes root cause for drop call, network component failure, etc. in 2G/3G coexist Analysis networks. Inter 2G/3G Neighboring Cell List Optimizes inter 2G/3G neighboring cell list to increase performance and reduce failure Optimization rate Cell Breathing Pattern Analysis (3G)

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Inter 2G/3G Border Cell Traffic Projections MSC/SGSN 2G/3G Loading Distribution Time Series Forecasts Replanned MSC CPU Loading Projection Replanned BSC CPU Loading Projection Replanned SGSN CPU Loading Projection (2.5G, 3G) Replanned RNC CPU Loading Projection (2.5G, 3G) Mobility Time Series Forecasts Voice Traffic Time Series Forecasts Data Traffic Time Series Forecasts Signal Traffic Time Series Forecasts MSC CPU Loading Time Series Forecast BSC CPU Loading Time Series Forecast SGSN CPU Loading Time Series Forecast (2.5G, 3G)(3G) RNC CPU Loading Time Series Forecast (2.5G, 3G) Cell Loading Time Series Forecasts

Forcasts the traffic of inter 2G/3G border cells. Forecasts the evolution of 2G/3G loading distribution in MSC/SGSN over time. NETWORK PERFORMANCE PROJECTIONS Forecasts MSC CPU loading changes for any network topology change. Forecasts BSC CPU loading changes for any network topology change. Forecasts SGSN CPU loading changes for any network topology change. Forecasts RNC CPU loading changes for any network topology change. TIME SERIES PREDICTIONS Forecasts the evolution of mobility over time. Forecasts the evolution of voice traffic over time. Forecasts the evolution of data traffic over time. Forecasts the evolution of signaling traffic over time. Forecasts the evolution of MSC CPU loading over time. Forecasts the evolution of BSC CPU loading over time. Forecasts the evolution of SGSN CPU loading over time. Forecasts the evolution of RNC CPU loading over time. Forecasts the evolution of cell/channel conditions over time.

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Note: This is conculsting service feature list. Standard product modules such as visualization and performance management modules are not included in this list. They are available upon request.

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