Intelligent Optimization

Xeda
Parameter Management - SIMPLIFIED
Innovative Network Parameter Management solution designed
to provide Network Optimizers essential support in managing
multi-vendor network parameters

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 Aexio Xeda Features and Benefits
Parameter Management
SIMPLIFIED DATA LAYER APPLICATION LAYER PRESENTATION LAYER

Multi-Vendor CONSISTENCY
XEDA is an automated solution that parses BSC Dump CHECKS

Base Station Controller (BSC), Radio Network

NETWORK
Controller (RNC) and Mobile Switching PRESENTATION
Network (MSC) parameters retrieved AUTOMATED
DUMP PARSER
from the Operating Support System (OSS) GUARD
PARAMETER
and reports any inconsistencies detected
on a daily basis. With a built-in Change Request MASTER
Multi-Vendor IIS
system, corrective actions can be initiated and MSC Dump
DATABASE

tracked whilst building up parameter change

REPORTING
histories that can be used to manage Network & EXPORT
Optimization strategies. With Xeda, network
quality improvements move from a hit and miss CHANGE
REQUEST
affair to a more definitive process, leading Cell Planning Tool MS SQL SERVER
STANDARD
ultimately, to more stable Quality of Service (QoS) Site Configuration Data
MML
for customers. CREATION

Multi-Source, Multi-Vendor
AUTOMATED PARSING AND TRACKING CENTRALIZED ACCESS
Xeda can be scheduled to retrieve multi-vendor switch Xeda’s intuitive web-based interface allows users to
Why Xeda? dump files from the OSS and parse them automatically. access key information on network parameter settings
Optimization engineers can view the latest network and inconsistencies regardless of their location.
Maintaining and improving QoS is a significant task in
information via the Xeda portal, which leaves them more
the face of day to day operational activities. With daily
time to concentrate on their most important job – improving
operational tasks, it is easy for network parameters,
network quality.
especially in a multi-vendor environment, to become
inconsistent. Usually, when such a situation occurs, a
network optimization initiative is launched to improve
QoS to previous levels. This is an effort to only maintain
QoS and can lead to a yo-yo effect seen in the Figure 1
where customers end up experiencing a cycle of
improving and degrading QoS. Figure 1

Through Aexio’s Xeda, inconsistencies in multi-vendor

network are continuously detected on a daily basis and
parameter changes tracked to ensure that the network
parameters stay consistent regardless of operational activities.
When performing the next network optimization, the operator
can be assured that the optimization efforts truly work
as network optimization should – to improve your
network QoS to higher levels.
Xeda has been successfully deployed in leading
operators, each with different requirements
and having their own specific business
environment. Table 1 illustrates the actual
benefits that can be derived from implementing
a daily optimization solution focusing on radio
parameter consistency in a live network
environmentfor operators with different
multi-vendor environments.
Xeda fulfills a business need for an automated
parameter management solution to ensure that
all important parameters that could lead to QoS
issues such as dropped and blocked calls and
low throughput, are consistent within the BSS
(intra- and inter-BSC or RNC) and between the
BSS and core network (BSC/RNC to MSC).
Vendors
Technology
Number of inconsistencies
detected in first month
2 engineers, 1 consultant
Resource Savings / year
(based on operator estimate)
QoS / KPI Improvement
(based on dropped call rates
attributable to inconsistent
parameters)
INSTANT REPORTING AND EXPORT
Xeda provides all inconsistency reports for all nodes as Excel
worksheets which are downloadable from the web portal.
Parameters of each node, BSC, RNC or MSC can also be
AUTOMATED RULE BASED CONSISTENCY CHECKING downloaded in Excel format for further action and use by
Xeda ensures that there are no inconsistent parameters such the Optimization team.
Figure 2 as neighbor, frequency and other parameter settings in the
network. Exception reports are immediately generated on any CONTROL YOUR PARAMETER SETTINGS
OPERATOR A OPERATOR B inconsistencies and can be viewed either through Xeda’s With the Master Database feature, reference or ideal
web portal or exported. Rules can also be created and edited parameter values can be set for the network entities.
Ericsson, Huawei, Ericsson, Siemens as required to support different optimization strategies. If any parameters are detected out of range of these values,
Motorola Xeda will automatically alert the optimization engineers
AUTOMATED MML CREATION to either accept or reject these values ensuring correct
GSM and WCDMA GSM Xeda automatically creates change requests and MML for parameter settings are used in the network at all times.
any major inconsistencies detected. Optimization engineers
30,000 - 40,000 800 can then approve or allow Xeda to automatically send the PROCESS CHANGE AND VERIFICATION
change requests and MML via email to operations for Through Xeda’s integrated change request feature,
2 engineers correcting inconsistencies. inconsistencies detected can be immediately rectified.
Xeda incorporates a closed loop change request workflow
(based on operator estimate)
AVOID UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES
that can be set up to send change requests via email
With the Guard Parameter Feature, any unauthorized changes
whilst maintaining information on parameters that have
8-10% to critical parameters will be immediately detected and the
5-7% been tagged for changes in its database. If and when the
relevant optimization engineer alerted to enable corrective
parameter change is made, Xeda will alert the Optimization
actions to be taken. This ensures all important parameters are
engineer and verify that the correct parameter change
Table 1 protected from any accidental changes.
has been made.
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Benefits of Xeda
Xeda’s architecture underlies Aexio’s commitment in developing optimization products that
incorporate automation and intelligence. Through Xeda, Optimization departments can streamline
their back-end tasks with one tool - Xeda. Xeda’s ability to manage multi-vendor parameters and
ensure consistency in your network through its automatic checks and corrective action saves
your optimization department time and increases its productivity - leading always to improved
Quality of Service.

OPERATOR A OPERATOR B
QoS / KPI Improvement
(based on dropped call rates 8-10% 5-7%
attributable to inconsistent
parameters)

Aexio Support
Our dedicated personnel will ensure that your issues are taken care
of expediently. Our support systems include training options,
customizations and online systems.

Aexio Subscriptions
With Aexio’s Annual Enhancement Programme, your company can
be assured that from year to year your software will always be
relevant and up-to-date.

Aexio Value Added Services

Find out more on how Aexio’s Value Added Services can help you
improve your QoS through Benchmarking and Audit Services.

Aexio Community
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Company Profile
Specializing in Radio Frequency (RF) engineering software
and services, Aexio helps clients manage the Quality of Service of their
complex cellular networks. Xeus’ products allow RF Optimization engineers
to visualize, analyze and optimize their complex GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/
HSDPA networks with ease and simplicity. Aexio’s strength lies in its ability
to combine expertise in RF Engineering and software design with advanced
skills in consulting and integration to craft innovative and forward-
thinking software solutions for the highly-technical cellular engineering
industry. Aexio services a global market place with customers spanning
the African sub-continent to South Asian countries.
For more information, contact Aexio at; info@aexio.com
Or, sign up for trials now at: www.aexio.com

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