The Strategic Role of OSS in LTE Deployments:

y from Vodafone D2
A Case study
Christos Bourlakos
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Head of Network Support Systems
Vodafone Germany
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Agenda
> Introduction Vodafone
> LTE @ Vodafone Germany
> Amdocs OSS Solution for LTE
> Business Benefits
> Lessons learned

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We want to win
Vodafone Deutschland this is who we are

We base our future structures and actions on the

qualities of the Vodafone Way: Simplicity, speed and
trust. Every process, every product, every service
without added value for our customers will either be
improved or abandoned
abandoned. This way we inspire our
customers and grow as a company.
Friedrich Joussen
Chief Executive Officer
Vodafone Deutschland

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What is LTE and why do we need it ?

GSM

EDGE
GPRS

LTE
UMTS

LTE is the next evolutionary step for VFD2

Advantages
g of LTE
Higher bandwidth
High Speed Internet in rural areas
Increase customer base
Reduce network TCO (technology, support systems, etc)
Smart Network: self-Optimising and Self-Organising

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Why did we choose the Amdocs solution for LTE ?

Amdocs proposed the right solution:
Amdocs OSS as the strategic LTE platform to support network planning, rollout and maintenance

Amdocs is committed:
To invest effort to understand our system landscape
To deliver a solution within the required timelines
To adopt VFD2s requirements into their OSS product roadmap (Integrated Roadmap)
To support us in ensuring Return on Investment for our project, underlining the validity of our decision
t replace
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llegacy OSS with
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To leverage the onsite Amdocs TEAM in Dsseldorf to ensure optimal communication and creative,
reliable teamwork

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Technical Scope & Principles

Scope of solution
> Inventory of record for all LTE equipment, VLAN configurations, IP addressing etc.
> Automated processes for supporting rapid site roll
roll-out
out
> Utilise existing processes within legacy systems for planning capacity in the core
networks and for service assurance
> Tactical interfaces phased to SID/SOA over time

Design Principles
> All New
e LTE Objects a
and
d ccircuits
cu ts models
ode s etc
etc. to be mastered
aste ed in Amdocs
docs OSS
> Use Process Automation & Device Models for LTE (Amdocs Product Packs)
> Minimise Object Duplication between systems
> Maximise process automation within Amdocs OSS to simplify user processes

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Technical Scope Summary Highlights

Architecture Summary Amdocs Modules

Tasks

#1
Resource
Planner Build

Task Engine

Clientt

#1

TeMIP

Implement &
Change Job
Status

Templates

R
Resource
M
Manager
#1

Network Inventory

Design Records

#1
Delivery Engine
Implementation
Plan and Jobs

Resource
Planner Plans
Now & Next

TCCM/TTWOS

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Amdocs Resourc
ce Manager

Service
Fulfilment
Adaptor

O&M
Support

Design
Automation

Packs
s

#1

LTE RAN
Planner

Erricsson & Huawei LT

TE device models
N
Network Technology
y Inventory - #1
Mobile Build A
Automation

Upper Layer Project Workflow (LTE Rollout Process Flow)

Cramer LTE RAN Connectivity Model (draft)

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Technical Scope Summary Highlights

Architecture Summary - Interfaces

START

Manual

NDT/Openlap
Radio planning
Device

Automated
SID/SOA
Automated
Interim / Tatical

Radio
Equipment
(K
(Kernel
lD
Dummy))
Creation

Existing

FND

TCCM/TTWOS

Fixed line planning

Request are create

eNB & Lease

Line connection
Creation

LTE Amdocs
OSS

TCCM XML
extraction

Location
C ti
Creation

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Business Benefits for VFD2

Planner Efficiency
Accelerated processes for LTE planning and rollout
Intelligent interfaces (eg. to eliminate double data entry)

Ensure Business Adoption

Improved SME collaboration and transition readiness

Reduced TCO
LTE Inventory Packs and LTE Device Packs are part of the core product
and will reduce effort and implementation time when LTE hardware updates take place

Accelerate ROI
The LTE implementation on Amdocs OSS will mark an early milestone in realizing return on
investment

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Lessons learned: how we are succeeding with Amdocs OSS for LTE
> Project approach:
You must have onsite Amdocs presence
> Management Attention:
Presentation of VFD2 business objectives to Amdocs management at start of project was a
good vehicle to reconfirm the importance of this project and secure Amdocs management
attention
> Project Iteration Planning
Find the right balance between rigorous design document signoff vs flexibility in the
p e e tat o
implementation
Ensure visibility to future iterations and manage design implications at an early stage

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