Nokia Siemens Networks Single RAN invest in the future with software-defined radio

you invest in our Flexi base station, youre investing in the most cost-effective and fastest way to move into the ultra-fast mobile broadband of the future. Our Single RAN concept is straightforward a common BTS platform for all mobile technologies, supported by a common management system. Through software upgrades alone, with no extra hardware needed, Flexi BTS sites can be transformed with new capabilities. Software that makes radio hardware simply do more We live in a world driven by software. Software lets us do new things, extends our capabilities. The personal computer is the classic case. But there are other examples across all walks of life. Car performance can be boosted with software upgrades, raising engine power and economy, or making the suspension more responsive. Games consoles are routinely updated over the internet, extending their capabilities far beyond gaming. Its a principle that is used widely in communications too. Through software upgrades and by adding new applications, the capabilities of smartphones can be extended, creating innovative uses unforeseen when the hardware was designed. Core networks are increasingly open to software upgrades, increasing the capabilities of network elements without the expense of new hardware. So its a natural step that software upgrades can today be deployed to extend the capabilities and value of radio access networks (RAN), making more of the investments of communications service providers (CSP) in base station (BTS) hardware. Nokia Siemens Networks has taken the idea further. The simple truth is that when Be ready today for LTE Our software-defined radio enables a Flexi BTS to be upgraded from High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology to Long Term Evolution (LTE). With LTE you can offer a superior customer experience with mobile data, providing performance comparable to that achieved by fixed broadband access. In short, you can deploy LTE with no additional hardware being added to your Flexi BTS installation. Transform your backhaul Flexi BTS also comes with integrated IP transport interfaces that eliminate the need for external equipment, reducing the amount of hardware on site. This saves costs, with easier and faster site installation. So, when you need to migrate to IP transport to meet the inevitable demand for traffic that fast mobile broadband will create, all that is needed is a software upgrade to the Flexi BTS. In short, you can deploy IP-based transport with no additional hardware being added to your Flexi BTS installation.

The benefits of extendibility The Single RAN approach with software-only upgrades offers greater flexibility, lower costs and faster deployment capabilities to enable CSPs to evolve their mobile broadband services in the most efficient way possible. Faster time to market - software upgrades to extend capacity and add new capabilities eliminate time-consuming hardware installation, enabling up to four months faster time to revenue generation Lower capital expenditure costly hardware upgrades are avoided Lower operational costs smoothly migrate to the latest technology with its lower running costs Investment protection re-use existing installations as completely as possible Improve revenue and reduce churn - deploying the latest technologies enriches the customer experience The simple way to stay in control A vital component of the Single RAN is a common Operational Support System (OSS). Nokia Siemens Networks NetAct manages the complete network, providing monitoring, measuring and configuring of the network and its services from a single platform that supports multiple technologies and multivendor infrastructure. Now you can manage any level of network complexity, optimizing all components and services delivered across radio, transport and core networks to meet changing market demands as new technologies are adopted and capacity is expanded. A common OSS platform enables fewer staff and less training is needed to operate the whole network. NetActs powerful automation and realtime monitoring capabilities mean that costs are further cut, for example by reducing costly drive test verification. WCDMA frequency refarming is a classic case of how NetAct simplifies your processes. The OSS is able to coordinate both GSM and WCDMA technologies as

The multi-technology base station The Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi base station substantially lowers the cost of sites, helping CSPs to improve their operational efficiency. Flexi BTS enables CSPs to use the same efficient site solution for GSM, WCDMA, HSPA and LTE. Low capital costs: Weighing less than 25 kg and with a compact volume of less than 25 liters, Flexi BTS modules can be carried and installed by a service technician without the need for cranes or other machinery. Flexi BTS operates outdoors, eliminating the need for costly shelters and air conditioning, reducing site costs by up to 25 percent. Its modular, compact design also means that 20-30 percent fewer sites are needed. Low running costs: Flexi BTS provides a 70 percent reduction in energy consumption for a typical radio site (2G/3G) compared to traditional base station sites. The BTS can be upgraded to other radio standards through software, reducing site visits by up to 90 percent.

they are combined into a single frequency layer, optimizing the performance of the two co-existing systems. The smooth road to tomorrows mobile broadband The latest Nokia Siemens Networks site technology is bringing CSPs new ways to upgrade their mobile radio and transport networks to the mobile broadband future. Our single RAN combines softwaredefined radio with advanced baseband and radio capabilities that can concurrently run more than one radio access technology in the same band and at the same time. Single RAN will dramatically reduce the CSPs cost per bit through small and modular equipment and cost-optimized site models. Evolving to new BTS and transport technologies and new capabilities is now possible without the need for any new hardware. Deploying a common BTS for all technologies, supported by a common management system, ensures that todays investments will remain viable for many years to come.

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