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Amdocs 5G FastCatalogAccelerating 5G rollouts withenhanced services and solutions
overview5G is disrupting the network status quo. As serviceproviders transition their networks to support this newreality, they require a strong 4G foundation that overtime, can incorporate an increasing range of pivotaltechnologies. These include:introducingAmdocs 5G FastAmdocs 5G Fast portfolio supports today’s networkdensification and deployment projects to create a strong4G foundation for 5G. During this crucial time when new 5G NR (New Radio), where the 5G node remainsconnected to the 4G network before becoming astandalone 5G networktechnology must co-exist with the underlying 4G network,our services and solutions ensure your 5G rollout is faster,smoother and capable of meeting speed requirements –all while delivering the levels of network output you need Small cells on high, mid or low bands to offload networkto keep your customers happy.strain through densification in large areas (transmittingAmdocs 5G Fast cost-efficiently provides the requiredsignals around obstacles) Carrier aggregation to combine multiple carrier datastreams to increase peak user data rates Massive MIMO to ensure better utilization of existingbandwidthcapacity with a suite of automated design, planning anddeployment solutions that enable faster site planning,integration and launch, automated alarm checks andautomated acceptance reports to simplify and acceleratenetwork rollout and densification projects.At the same time, the transition to 5G is challengingservice providers to simplify and accelerate networkdeployments – something that requires a simplifiedinfrastructure buildout process that ensures fasterdeployments in a more efficient manner.Figure 1. Amdocs 5G Fast End-to-end Network Rollout solution2
Network Rollout SolutionsAmdocs Smart Capacity Service ensures you make theFor transitions to 5G that entail rolling out a greenfieldbefore investing. We do this by analyzing your variousnetwork and/or capacity enhancement, Amdocs 5G Fastsites and differentiating between those that requireprovides a suite of automated end-to-end rollout andoptimization actions (such as traffic balancing etc.) anddeployment solutions that enable faster site planning,those where capacity infill sites are required – while atdesign, integration, optimization and launch to acceleratethe same time, forecasting traffic trends for the futurenetwork rollout and densification projects.and providing solutions to maximize ROI, delay networkright decisions by taking an optimization-first approachCAPEX and accelerate capacity.Smart Capacity Planning ServiceAnticipated 5G services, together with forecasted RANDesign Servicesand backhaul demands are forcing network operators toAmdocs 5G Design Services lead the way in providingcontinually plan for capacity upgrades and expansions.solutions that help build strong, seamless networks.This requires significant manual effort with manyThis includes multi-RAT planning with 5G NR and 4G;spreadsheets being passed around within differentlow-, mid- and high-band design and propagation;departments. Furthermore, this time-consuming processmodel tuning; and traffic modeling. Amdocs offers aoften lacks clear ownership and guidance across planningcomprehensive end-to-end delivery process that includesand optimization groups.initial project preparation, model tuning, link budget,predictions and design surveys, along with RF data fillsOur design and planning services provide initial networkand plumbing diagrams.design and planning services to support the early decisionmaking phase of network deployment, ensuring highperformance and reliable networks that are designed tomeet today’s stringent service delivery needs.Model TuningRF Design & Site PlanningCapacity PlanningRF Configuration Data Fill Planning tool calibration RF coverage nominal Traffic modelling Plumbing diagram for CW drive test Model acceptance testplanning Link budget analysis Multi-band design(low, mid and mm waveband) Number of sites Frequency/PSC/PCI/RSI planning Advanced bearer andsite build RF Design configuration Data fill for OSSscriptingservice modelling Multi-RAT planning(5G NR LTE)Figure 2. Amdocs network planning process and service offerings3
Fiber RolloutAmdocs Integration and Commissioning ServiceAmdocs Fiber Rollout offers a comprehensive set ofsolutions and services to help service providers efficientlyAmdocs Network Integration and Commissioningplan, manage and deliver on successful fiber strategies.service delivers:With our rigorous quality assurance, use of best practicesin our tool and process orchestration, we keep the number N ew node and carrier integration and commissioningof designs that are ultimately rejected to an absolute S pectrum managementminimum. Meanwhile, we significantly reduce the time to R e-farming and customized services, including RFDSdesign and deploy fiber networks, using superior planningmethodologies and employing specialized tools, expertiseand abilities to scale fiber design plans. When combinedwith the Amdocs Network Rollout solution, thousands ofprocesses can be automated and properly orchestrated,resulting in an end-to-end increase in efficiency andproductivity of up to 25%.design and data-fill B aseline audits and discrepancy management M igration, alarm report generation, mitigation andEME services N etwork modernization servicesNetwork Provisioning and AssuranceThe challenging transition to 5G demands extensiveexpertise in network provisioning, faster assurance interms of alarm clearing and change management inorder to accelerate the densification and time to marketfor 5G sites.Figure 3. Amdocs Integration and Commissioning service4
Amdocs has a spectrum of automation tools that areAmdocs Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Hunting anddeployed during the integration and commissioningMitigation Solutionphase. These tools eliminate the need for qualifiedfield technicians onsite, thereby helping to increase theAmdocs Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Hunting andefficiency of the deployment and alarm clearing process.Mitigation solution enables PIM identification throughautomated report generation, based on field andOnce the site is integrated into the network, alarms arecleared according to priority, while tests are conducted toensure the site is transmitting without issues.network data. As part of the solution, network testingensures that noise levels are met for a seamless customerexperience.Amdocs Network Assurance ServiceThe solution delivers: Vendor-independent best practices, tools andThis service delivers: Trained SMEs who are experts at integration and alarmclearing, and who ensure the new carrier or technologyapproaches Experienced network experts who provide site support,with ability to quickly and precisely pinpoint sources ofis seamlessly integrated in the network, alarm-free.PIM in the network Site validation Automation-centric process, providing enhanced Performance validationquality/process control, thereby lowering cost and Pre/post checksreducing time to market Mobile app-based automated call testing and checks Analytics and reporting Web-based GUI for tracking issues along withstreamlined, transparent reporting for both internaland external utilizationPIM GuidelinesPIM MitigationPIM ToolsPIM AnalysisPIM ResultsFigure 4. PIM Hunting and Mitigation processAmdocs Electromagnetic Emission (EME) Testing andThe service provides:Report Generation service RF emission analysis and reporting Annual evaluation RF compliance servicesAmdocs Electromagnetic Emission (EME) Testing and Pre-installation RF compliance servicesReport Generation Service automates the EME process Post-installation RF compliance servicesby introducing new tools for improved operationalefficiency, accuracy and quality. In addition, it efficientlyincreases the project management for EME with minimalmanual effort.5
Acceptance and Optimization: Interference analysisWith a well-designed 5G network ready to launch, it is Feature and parameter auditimperative to minimize risk, OPEX and CAPEX, while SINR (signal to noise and interference ratiomaximizing the user experience. Amdocs Network Acceptance service: Withdensification required for 5G where there would bea HetNet of macros, mini-macros, small cells, DAS andWi-FI system amongst others, readiness around turningup sites requires faster rollout and acceptance. AmdocsNetwork Acceptance Service provides this capability byleveraging automated reports that enable serviceproviders to turn on new sites faster by validating theirhealth, using go-no-go reports to verify any KPIs aregating their launch. Based on the gating KPIs, the service provider canfurther troubleshoot to ensure KPIs are being met.This provides a way of governing the sites thatare being accepted, as well as the vendors who areresponsible for launching them. Amdocs Network Optimization service takes a holisticapproach to optimizing heterogenous networks byutilizing customer geo-located data and network KPImetrics to extract the maximum from current networkassets. As a result, it enables you to minimize operatingand capital expenditure, improve network performanceand provide an enhanced customer experience. Thesolution addresses challenges around the co-existenceof 5G NR and LTE, along with the introduction of activeantenna systems (which introduces beam forming andbeam steering to significantly increase networkoptimization Massive MIMO optimization Beam fingerprinting and beam steeringTestingAmdocs Network Testing Services provides acomprehensive portfolio of services for both physicaland virtual network functions, including test scope andplanning, equipment testing, interoperability testing,end-to-end testing, pilot testing and NFV testing. Bycombining core network expertise with proven resultsin managing large telecommunication projects, we canmanage testing for new service introductions, networkrollout and large-scale network transformation projects,helping you innovate without compromising servicequality, timelines or performance.End-to-End Workflow ManagementAmdocs End-to-End Workflow Management providescomprehensive end-to-end project orchestration forplanning, building and modernizing mobile and fixednetworks. By uniquely combining automated technicaldesign with dynamic project plan generation usingreusable building blocks, the planning and projectmanagement process is completely automated, therebymaximizing rollout efficiency and streamlining. This resultis workflow and project management that supports avariety of processes for a wide range of networks andtechnologies.capacity), while ensuring a seamless networkexperience. Amdocs Network Optimization’scapabilities include: Capacity optimization Capacity maximization Voice and data performance evaluation analysis andrecommendations Coverage optimization between 5G NR and 4G Traffic management between 5G and 4G Mobility management Throughput improvement Carrier balance analysis6
Driveless Acceptance and OptimizationAmdocs Driveless Acceptance and Optimizationeliminates the need for drive testing by focusing oncustomer geo-located data and network KPI metricsActixOneto reduce OPEX and provide intelligent correlation fromcombined data sources.Amdocs’ solution (ActixOne) is a unified, nginemulti-technology data platform. It provides an integratedReportingEngineDashboardEngineActixOne Repositoryworkspace for automating an unparalleled breadthof optimization activities, in order to achieve effectiveMulti-vendor / Multi-technology Data Integrationnetwork performance through analysis and optimization.An enterprise-grade, platform, it frees engineers fromthe constraints and challenges of managing hugeamounts of data. With over 50 operators worldwide,ActixOne supports all key RAN data sources, embedsNetworkDataoptimization capabilities through its web-based interface.Drive TestDataGeographicDataOtherDataFigure 5. Amdocs ActixOne Platformautomated diagnostics and solution-finding algorithms,while delivering powerful visualization, analysis andCustomerDataActixOne provides comprehensive analysis andvisualization functionality at all levels, from network-wideto individual cells, thereby enabling problem root causeanalysis and providing recommended corrective actions,including: Network-wide visualization: dashboards, reports andintegrated views across all RAN data sources Drill-down analysis: configuration, alarms, performanceevents, traces Multi-dimensional approach: mobile agents,performance management, configurationmanagement, fault management and call traceFigure 6. ActixOne for drive-less acceptance and optimization7
In-building ServicesCommissioning, integration and post-launch activitiesAmdocs In-building and Outdoor Stadium services Commissioning and integrationhelp service providers test and launch in-building and Parameter audit and system performance verificationvenue macros for sports venues, transportation hubs,universities and more. This includes providing holisticbenchmarking and key performance indicator analysisfor each venue, with the added bonus of pre- and post- Project management and coordination Acceptance testing, alarm, PIM and VSWRtroubleshooting Pre-post KPI validationlaunch optimization.Optimization and customization servicesAmdocs In-building portfolio includes:Initial design service Design site surveys, candidate vetting, search ringconfirmation iBwave design for 5G-NR, LTE, LAA, CBRS, UMTS,CDMA, GSM technologies iDAS, oDAS, CRAN, DRAN, WiFi-6, Spider Cloud,Ericsson and Nokia small cell design iDAS, oDAS, CRAN, DRAN, WiFi-6, Spider Cloud,Ericsson and Nokia small cell optimization Deep-dive DAS system troubleshooting and analysesfor 5G, 4G, 3G and LAA technologies Parameter tuning, traffic balancing, footprintoptimization Live event monitoring and optimization Atoll and iBwave data integrity and database audits Indoor and outdoor CW testing with model tuning Indoor and outdoor benchmark testing and analyses8
Automated Small Cell RolloutAmdocs Automated Small Cell Rollout provides key capabilities for each step of the end-to-end small cell rollout process.The solution automates and accelerates each phase of the rollout, tracks thousands of parallel tasks and milestones,targets small cell coverage in the areas that matter the most, and provides oversight and visibility during operation acrossmany vendors and technologies.Figure 7. Amdocs Automated Small Cell RolloutNetwork ModernizationAs an FCC-approved SAS administrator, ourAmdocs Network Modernization service enables you toendeavors. Amdocs SpectrumONE delivers:SpectrumONE solution can help accelerate your capacitydeliver a comprehensive network change process. Ourcomprehensive tools provide the centralized governance, Remote access to hosted SAS administration servicesadvanced automation and transparent unambiguous CBSD registration serviceskey performance indicators (KPIs) that are necessary tomaximize ROI. By enforcing transparent and unambiguousKPIs, it ensures your network quality is independentlyverified prior to launch, thereby guaranteeing topperformance from day one. To launch mobile servicesquickly and with better performance, we meet all your CBSD transmission grant services, incumbent andgeneral interference services CBSD status services CBSD management and dashboarding servicesnetwork change requirements, helping you ensure secure,smooth service and data migration.To complement Amdocs SpectrumONE, we providesolutions that streamline the rollout and operation of thePrivate NetworksCBRS. Using vendor-independent advanced softwaresolutions for network analysis and process automation,The additional 150 MHz of spectrum provided throughthis enables us to improve the speed of networkCitizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) provides andeployment, optimization, integration and acceptancealternative option for enterprises and managed serviceactivities by 30-40%.providers to establish their own private network to supportinternet of things (IoT) devices. The Spectrum Accesssystem (SAS) sits at the heart of the CBRS framework,dynamically controlling access to the spectrum acrossvarious geographic areas to enable multiple users to sharethe same band without radio interference.9
Amdocs 5G Fast benefitsAmdocs 5G Fast helps service providers accelerate 5G now.It includes:Automation-centric process providing improvedquality/process control, lower failure rate, lowerVendor-independent best-practices, tools andcost, faster time to marketapproachesDrive/Drive-less based advanced optimizationNetwork planning that links engineering, financeand marketing in a single viewOptimization first approach, before investingincluding massive MIMO, beamforming and 5GNR optimizationCatalog-driven network rollout and changeprojects (modular tasks, reuse)Automated forecasting linking traffic/capacitywith revenue/ROIAmdocs 5G Fast automation enablersCross-domain project orchestration Benchmarking: offers a robust benchmarkingdashboard that provides insightful reports and detailed5G Fast is powered by ActixOne, Actix Analyzer, IMNOS,comparison views. It enables you to immediately exploitIMNOS Trace Mobile, TechInsights, Amdocs Networkthe full potential of data for maximum operationalRollout Solution (ANRS), Amdocs Mobile Backhaul, Amdocsimpact, in order to boost competitiveness and ensureAutomatic Discrepancy Management (ADM), Amdocscustomers receive the best possible experience.Rollout 360 and proprietary integration tools.ActixOneActixOne embeds multi-vendor network intelligent andanalytics to enable delivery of optimal coverage and capacityin complex multi-vendor networks across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5GNR, thereby providing a seamless quality of experience.It does this by combining customer experience analytics,root cause analysis, smart capacity prioritization, drivetest capabilities and proactive network optimization tosimplify network management, maximize coverage andcapacity, enable innovative optimization services, and allowfor intelligent, targeted marketing to improve return oninvestment – all while reducing operational and capitalexpenditure. Customer Experience Geo-Location: enables you toleverage critical insights by combining real customerexperiences, business data and analytics to providevisibility into the entire customer experience. It does thisby automatically building accurate traffic and qualityof experience (QoE) maps that enable identification ofcongestion hotspots, customer-impacting quality issuesand network problems. Smart Capacity: automates the complex task ofprioritizing and selecting the right network capacityinvestments to maximize customer impact and ROI.This includes support for multiple business sceneriosfrom the ongoing capacity management of GSM/UMTS/LTE networks through to network densificiationto support 5G readiness. Proactive Network Optimization: proactively triggersActixOne capabilities include:autonomous network configuration changes to Network Acceptance: a powerful cross-vendor solutionmaximize the network potential of today’s complexthat minimizes risk, enabling you to maintain control ofNEPs and network quality from day one. It does this byperforming effective independent verification prior tocellular networks, thereby improving RAN engineeringefficiency while accelerating analytics, optimization andconfiguration processes.launch by enforcing transparent and unambiguous KPIsand automating the network acceptance process to speedup network rollout and manage cost and complexity.10
Actix AnalyzerIMNOS (Integrated Mobile Network OptimizationActix Analyzer is the industry’s leading desktop solutionSolutions)for drive and walk test data post-processing. It supportsIMNOS is a flexible web platform that enables operatorswireless network and device performance analysis,to consolidate data sources and tool outputs intoacceptance, benchmarking and optimization for 2G, 3G,a single, efficient source of data visualization and4G, 5G-NR, and Wi-Fi. The solution is designed to helpdrilldowns, making the viewing of multiple complexoperators assess network performance and identify issuesdata sets simple, while drastically enhancing networkthat affect service quality and customer experience.operators’ daily operational efficiency. IMNOS enablesorganizations to see network configurations, KPIs,As service providers prepare their networks for 5G, Actixevents and demographics as well as operator customAnalyzer supports License Assisted Access, one of the keydata (sales data, trouble-tickets, retail) within a singleeMBB-specific enhancements to LTE-Advanced-Pro. Actixmap and dashboard view, thereby providing networkAnalyzer provides distributed network statistics basedinsights at the user’s fingertips at any location and onon drive survey measurement logs, which can also beany device. With big data systems now prevalent in manycorrelated with vendor-based performance managementorganizations, such an ability to perform custom analyticscounters and subscriber call trace measurements inmaximizes employee efficiency as well as the utilization ofActixOne.information from these data sets.When deploying 5G-NR, service providers can use ActixIMNOS’ MapStash module takes an application storeAnalyzer as a detailed analysis solution to verify newapproach, integrating third-party and custom interfaces,technologies, carriers and spectrum at the cluster levelmap layers, reports, workspaces and widgets into IMNOS,before deploying them nationally. With features suchallowing for data sharing across teams without clutteringas one-to-one delta analysis, it enables you to analyzethe user’s work environment.different transmit power levels. In addition, with theprotocol stack browser, attach/detach procedures and newThe solution:device performance can be analyzed at layers 1-3 as well Enables network operators and OEMs to focus third-as TCP/IP and application-level throughput and latency.party and internal tools on delivering data andWith its multi-panel map, interference analyses in newlycombining best-in-class approaches of variousacquired spectrum or new carriers can also be compared,while the call flow viewer enables scrutinization of VoIP callapplications into a single web visualization platform Provides simplified views and information for quickevent procedures. Furthermore, customer-specific KPIs canbe designed using the event diagram and analysis manager(which is built into the standard analysis), and subsequentlydeployed in the ActixOne solutions.actions and review Brings together various tools and datasets for national/regional and market-efficient processes Maximizes value of existing tools and their data,through advanced analytics and cross-tools correlationVisualizationReportingInternal relationaldatabase systemsPM / CM DatabaseTool LinkingGeospatial serversand tiling servicesInternal big dataplatformsInternal & 3rd party Drive test toolsSocial mediadataOther datasources11Figure 8. IMNOS
IMNOS Mobile TraceTechInsightsIMNOS Mobile Trace is a network measurement systemTechnInsights is a cloud-based software and multi-designed to simplify field tests. It can be easily employed byorganization tracking system that enables organizationsany user who wants to measure their operator’s networkto deliver fully-fledged agile solutions, tailored to yourperformance, keep records of data and create reports.specific needs, with full support for data managementThe solution comprises an Android mobile application andand reporting, within both mobile and web environments.a web portal for data storage, sharing and reporting, withThe tool empowers organizations to automate their mostbasic functionality provided free of charge.challenging business processes with a robust set of toolsthat enables you to monitor and optimize your operations.The solution delivers: Speed test, call test, ping test, HTTP testThe solution delivers: Data reporting through customizable big data maps, Graded visibility to technicians, engineers, managerscharts and tables Advanced management for companies and/or groupsto create and share reports and measurements Crowdsourcing dataand clients Replacement of shared spreadsheets and emailinterchange through dynamic cards and automated,personalized notifications Notifications and reminders help avoid missing SLAobligations Guided processes and data forms, eliminating humanerrors on actions and data input accordingly Process and progress transparency by havingthe workflow visible with items shown in statusempowering efficiency Zero time to create daily and weekly reports for bothclient and internal use12
Other EnablersAmdocs Mobile Backhaul (MBH)With the advent of 5G, service providers have a renewedAmdocs Network Rollout Solutionfocus on fronthaul and backhaul performance. AmdocsAmdocs Network Rollout Solution provides completeMobile Backhaul addresses this challenge through vendor-end-to-end project orchestration for planning, building,agnostic monitoring, which enables visibility of transportand modernizing mobile and fixed networks. It automatesnetwork performance, correlating transport network datathe planning and project management process bywith the radio access network, as well as categorizes anduniquely combining automated technical design withprioritizes the impact of transport network issues on thedynamic project plan generation using reusable buildingquality of service. The solution also supports active probesblocks. Leveraging the factory production line approach,besides other data feeds from transport and RAN.Amdocs Network Rollout Solution uses multiple reusablecomponents to roll out networks in the most efficient andAmdocs Rollout 360streamlined manner. This enables it to provide a means forAmdocs Rollout 360 is a flexible end-to-end workflowworkflow and project management that supports demandmanagement solution, whose ability to easily add andplanning, network and project planning, site acquisition,upgrade modular building blocks enables service providers toapprovals, third-party management, network deploymentquickly accommodate new processes and requirements. Andand maintenance processes for a wide range of networksat the same time, it gives full visibility into the process flow,and technologies.as well as the integration status across all functional groups.Amdocs Automatic Discrepancy Management (ADM)The solution delivers:Amdocs Automatic Discrepancy Management provides User-defined “tagging”. Flexibility to categorize a site inautomatic detection and mitigation of parametera project based on cluster/vendor/HW type/discrepancies in the network and gold standard parametertechnology/region or any other way as per project needaudits, as well as other parameter templates in full SLA tracking for each sub-task or sub-milestone as wellclosed-loop mode. The solution also enables rule creationuser-defined weightage which gives higher accuracy forand template management for multiple carriers, bands,project progress and statushardware configurations, layer management and differentnetwork topologies. Initial cell configuration for new siteparameter management is also available. ADM may bescheduled or triggered based on performance changes tosupport special events and venues, as well as unexpectedtraffic changes. Auto assignment of task done by the system with userpre-defined business rule and ownership User-friendly navigation which allow users to update/attach/comment in a faster way rather going into aproject-site-task-sub task Real-time project update via R360 Mobile AppFigure 9. Amdocs Rollout 36013
why amdocsfor 5GWith over 35 years managing networks, Amdocstakes a holistic approach to maximizing coverage,capacity and performance of mobile networks. We areuniquely positioned in the market to enable open 5Garchitecture, which supports the creation of an agile andcomprehensive ecosystem of capabilities that allow youto accelerate the rollout, efficient operation and rapidmonetization of your 5G networks.Our extensive pool of network consultants and subjectmatter experts are supported by regional competencyhubs across the globe, delivering the technical solutionsyou need to realize cost efficiencies and meet businessobjectives.Our global support and development centers in Brazil,Canada, Cyprus, India, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, thePhilippines, the United Kingdom and the USA offer worldclass capabilities to support our customers 24 hours a day,7 days a week. We have a global footprint in more than 25countries, 3 network engineering centers (USA, India, andGreece) and a new network functions virtualization (NFV)center of excellence in North America.Accelerate your 5G network densification androllout projects, contact Amdocs today!For more information, visit Amdocs 5G Fast14
aboutamdocsAmdocs is a leading software and services providerto communications and media companies of all sizes,accelerating the industry’s dynamic and continuousdigital transformation. With a rich set of innovativesolutions, long-term business relationships with 350communications and media providers, and technologyand distribution ties to 600 content creators, Amdocsdelivers business improvements to drive growth.Amdocs and its 25,000 employees serve customers inover 85 countries. Listed on the NASDAQ Global SelectMarket, Amdocs had revenue of 4.0 billion in fiscal 2018.For more information, visit Amdocs at www.amdocs.comwww.amdocs.com 2019 Amdocs. All rights reserved.
Amdocs Driveless Acceptance and Optimization eliminates the need for drive testing by focusing on customer geo-located data and network KPI metrics to reduce OPEX and provide intelligent correlation from combined data sources. Amdocs' solution (ActixOne) is a unified, multi-vendor, multi-technology data platform. It provides an integrated
