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A Smooth Ride to Subway Communication Networks

Converged solution circuit, optical, and data services on a single platform

Service continuity and scalability simplified service deployment, seamless scaling to higher capacity, and hot system upgrade
Generating new revenues seamless rollout of new services and applications without significant investments Lower total cost of ownership gradual investment in build-as-you-grow platform, supporting both current and future services Easy deployment and operation fully integrated end-to-end service management for all network elements and technologies Strategic partner for subway operators providing support from planning stages to service management

Your Partner for Growth

Always Moving Forward

Subway operators are always looking for ways to improve productivity by increasing the frequency of passenger services. In recent years they have installed more surveillance, real-time control, and automation equipment alongside their infrastructure in order to provide a better, safer, more reliable, and more secure service. As a result, there has been a tremendous increase in communication requirements for network control, video monitoring, and telemetering, as well as for passenger services such as electronic ticketing, information systems, and entertainment.

Control and Communications Unite

Today, most subway telecommunication networks use different systems and technologies for the various types of applications, often utilizing dedicated communication systems per application. As they migrate from narrowband PDH to high bandwidth SDH or Ethernet networks, subway operators want to leverage existing equipment and applications. These changes present a major challenge to subway communication network planners. The communication network must be cost-effective and future-proof, supporting existing services but also enabling the introduction of new services in the future.

Full Service Stations

Subway stations provide additional business opportunities for subways operators. Typical communication-based services for passengers include:

Electronic ticketing Subway information displays, such as current status and schedule Advertising services Hot spots offering wireless Internet access
In addition, the subway authority may provide telecommunication infrastructure services to stores and other businesses located in the station area, such as high speed data services and Ethernet interconnectivity.

Carrying Passengers and Carriers

Subway operators that build extensive, highly reliable telecommunication networks to support their internal communication needs are aware of the telecom market revenue potential and will be seeking ways to realize this potential by using their infrastructure for wholesale services. In effect, more and more subway operators are becoming carrier-of-carriers (CoCs) and there are several reasons why:

The knowledge and ability required to build, operate, and maintain a telecommunication
network is already in place.

The same infrastructure and equipment that support the subways operations are suitable
for developing its telecommunication business.

Fit for the Future

ECI meets evolving subway communication requirements by developing future-proof communication transmission solutions that provide the optimal migration path to next generation applications and services. Our BroadGate product line takes all subway telecom requirements into account. It has the ability to concentrate and consolidate traffic interfaces, such as V24, V35, PDH, SDH, and Ethernet, with its specially integrated PCM and 1/0 cross-connect cards, providing omnicenter support as well. This unique integrated solution allows subways to expand the available bandwidth in the network and utilize it for new applications without having to change software or equipment. Moreover, the BroadGate Ethernet interfaces enable seamless introduction of advanced services such as video surveillance, real-time control, and automation. The XDM line provides Ethernet, wavelength, and traditional circuit services together with reconfigurable optical add-drop functionality. This brings considerable savings by reducing regeneration requirements while managing the entire network under one system, converging all services in a multiservice, multiprotocol environment. ECI Telecom's solution is the ideal choice since it supports all services on a single platform.

The main benefits of the ECI solution include:

Integrated PCM, PDH, SDH/SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and WDM services in a single solution Extremely flexible MSTP, supporting nonblocking cross connects for a wide range of granularity
levels, from DS-0 to VC-4Xc, and even lightpaths

Carrier-class performance with no single point of failure Smooth in-service network upgrading to higher capacity links when capacity has been exhausted,
effectively protecting the initial investment

Large set of network protection mechanisms, each tailored to a different network topology
and traffic pattern

WDM layer, including ROADM capabilities, easily implemented by hitless hot swapping modules
to the XDM cards, eliminating the need for standalone WDM network elements

Wireless layer, including microwave, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi offering a fully integrated networking
solution

The LightSoft NMS, providing end-to-end service management across all the technology
layers (optical, circuit, data, and wireless)

Advanced maintenance and monitoring capabilities, such as multilayer alarm correlation and
root-cause analysis, plus suggested actions that reduce network troubleshooting time

Services to Suit You

In addition to network infrastructure solutions, ECIs managed services offering provides a wide range of out-tasking options, including the bundling of products and services. Out-tasking helps subway operators instantaneously gain communication network-related skills and professional support. ECI's "build-and-operate" approach reduces network transition risks, allowing subway operators to focus on their main business, namely transportation and services for their passengers. Managed services include program management; business, service, and network consultation; outsourcing for operation and support; technology expertise; and solution integration. We help formulate your objectives and create a custom-tailored communication network plan.

Experience Creates Great Solutions

ECI Telecom provides subway operators with the choice of options they need to optimally fulfill their networking goals. We offer a full single-vendor solution based on our multiservice platforms with switching and routing products, plus wireless, security, and out-tasking solutions. Our 1Net framework delivers a holistic networking approach, including simple operation and maintenance, end-to-end solutions, networking expertise to provide optimal design support, and consultation and implementation of service providers' networking needs. This approach translates into savings in the network total cost of ownership as compared to other alternatives where products, solutions, and services are addressed individually. A key objective of ECI's 1NET framework is giving network service providers maximum flexibility in creating new revenue opportunities. Tens of subway operators, including Beijing subway (expected to become the world's largest subway system), have chosen ECI's solutions which give them the flexibility to grow smoothly and migrate their networks to any size and any purpose. If you are a subway operator wanting to add new services, upgrade your communication network to higher capacities, or incorporate new commercial services, ECI is ready to take you to your destination!

A Smooth Ride to Subway Communication Networks

Copyright 2009 ECI Telecom. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ECI Telecom assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

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