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Wireless Network Planning & OperationsHow Location-based Information Sharing Can Lead to
Faster, More Informed Decisions
Hctor Beltrn, Account Manager, Mentum
May 21, 2008
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Agenda Introduction
What is Mentum Planet? Mentum Planet & MapInfo
Unlocking value of RF data
Conclusion
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About Mentum Mentum is a global leader
in software and service
solutions that allow itscustomers to efficientlydesign and optimizewireless access and
backhaul networks Headquartered in Paris
and with offices in Dallas,Ottawa, Hong Kong and
Tokyo, Mentum has over250 customers in 90countries
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History of Mentum
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What is Mentum Planet? PC-based RF planning
and optimization software
for wireless networks Used by RF and
performance engineers atoperators and RF
consultancies Optimizes cell design and
engineering in a singleapplication
Recognized industryleader
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Mentum Planet at a Glance Supports all maturity phases of a network
From initial design to ongoing management and optimization
Supports all major RAN technologies iDEN, GSM, WCDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, EV-DO, WiMAX andLTE
Modern, enterprise-grade software
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Mentum Planet & MapInfo Visualization of spatial
data
Input to predictionalgorithms Input to analysis layer
generation engine
Layer interpretationthrough statisticalanalyses
Layer calculations andqueries
Visual outputs *.grc and*.grd both MapInfo Pronative formats
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Impact of Native File Support Native file support makes
it no hassle sharing
No conversion means fileintegrity is kept andimport/export time issaved (no MID/MIF)
Not simply image files,but content rich filesharing among MapInfoPro users and Mentum
Planet users
Mentum PlanetRF Engineering
MapInfo ProDrive Testing
MapInfo Pro
Marketing MapInfo ProCustomerCare
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Unlocking the Value of RF Data
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RF Engineering Requirements Accurate propagation
modeling & network
performance simulation Enterprise-grade datamanagement solutions
Streamlined network dataintegration
Extensive 2G, 3G and3G+ toolsets
Automated designoptimization
AFP and ACP HSDPA Forward Link CoverageHSDPA Forward Link Coverage
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Accurate Propagation Modeling
3D Prediction Rendering3D Prediction Rendering
Macro-cellular models withproven accuracy
Unique CRC Predict physicaloptics model
Planet General Model Specialized urban hybrid
models Universal Model Wavecall WaveSight
Measurement integration Automated model tuning Easy comparison with
measurements Measurement Data Package Model & measurement merging
through survey prediction tool(SPT)
Advanced survey managementfeatures
High-performance predictions Accuracy vs. speed control Multi-processor support
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Network Data Integration Mentum Planet can integrate easily in the OSS
ecosystem of an operator Open & documented APIs Advanced centralized data management solution (Data
Manager) Data integrity validation through APIs or database System integration & custom development services available
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Enterprise Data Management Integrated data
management system
facilitates multi-userproject collaboration
Provides a centralizeddatabase for RF planning
projects Scriptable data
import/export
Simple database
administration
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Broad Technology Support Narrowband mobile
systems GSM/GPRS/EDGE AMPS/TDMA, iDEN
3G networks WCDMA and HSPA CDMA2000 and
1xEV-DO
3G+ networks WiMAX and BWA
technologies LTE
Includes co-planning ofmultiple mobiletechnologies in a singleproject
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Monte-Carlo Illustration for 3G
Served
Downgraded
No CPICH Coverage
No Uplink Coverage
No Downlink Power
No Channel Availability
No Code Availability
Etc
MultiMulti--Service MonteService Monte--Carlo Analysis in an Urban EnvironmentCarlo Analysis in an Urban Environment
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Capesso for Mentum Planet Capesso is the automatic network
optimization solution (i.e. ACP) forMentum Planet
Builds on existing workflow,know-how, investments inMentum Planet to build betterplans
Needs correct inputs...garbagein, garbage out
Supports all stages in thenetwork life cycle
Site selection Design Changes in operational networks
Supports:
GSM/iDEN, GPRS and EDGE WCDMA,HSPA
CDMA2000 1x RTT and EV-DO
Multi-technology, multi-bandoptimization
WCDMA Network Improvement using CapessoWCDMA Network Improvement using Capesso
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Taking results further Support for Google
Earth makes layer
visualization more realistic
Handle candidate
selection and site build
more efficiently Analyze how your
coverage affects key areas
around your market WCDMA Network Improvement using CapessoWCDMA Network Improvement using Capesso
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Traffic Impact
Traffic Map Created from TrafficTraffic Map Created from Traffic
MeasurementsMeasurements
Simulate how andwhere subscribersutilize the network
A critical input foraccurate networkperformance modelingbut also useful beforenetwork is built out
Traffic map generationdistributes measured ormodeled traffic
Can be derived fromcarried traffic, simulatedcoverage and variousother data (clutter,demographics, switchinformation)
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Potential Subscribers Traffic map can be laid
over DEMs, clutter and
demographic data, aswell as MSA/RSA, sitecandidates
MapInfo Pro/VerticalMapper allows detailedqueries based oncoverage footprint
Empirical data todetermine CAPEX costs
prior to spectrumacquisition
Build-out scenarioplanning
Potential Subscribers based onPotential Subscribers based on
demographics and cell coveragedemographics and cell coverage
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Retail Presence Based on
convergence of RF
information Network coverage
footprint
Correlated to popscount (potentialcustomers) and zipcodes potentially
other demographicdata
Potential retail location based onPotential retail location based on
demographics and cell coveragedemographics and cell coverage
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Corporate Office Marketing
Coverage map oriented for customerCoverage map oriented for customer
useuse
Create eye-catchingbrochures and
marketing material Publish and update
footprint maps for
retail stores
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Customer Care Customer complaints
about poor service athome and or office
Customer drops callsduring morning or
afternoon commute
Customer feedbackrelayed to RF
department for furtheranalysis
Potential trouble areas based on cellPotential trouble areas based on cell
coverage QoS layerscoverage QoS layers
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Assess network quality Monitor traffic
behaviour atdifferent times ofday
Verify customercomplaints withswitch statistics
Cross reference andevaluate customertrouble spots
Monitor Network StatisticsMonitor Network Statistics
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Self-Service Web Geolocate
customers
preferredaddresses on self-service portal
Publish new andexciting services tocustomers intargeted areas
Update coveragefootprint awarenessto customers
Know your customers and keep themKnow your customers and keep them
informedinformed
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Compliance Team Publish results
directly to WMSservers
Monitor updates from
several markets froma single platform
Selection and
prioritization ofroaming partners
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Compliance Team File reports directly
Verify compliance
with regulatoryagencies
Visualize interference
introduced byneighbouringcompetitors
Provide maps and site
detail information tosite acquisitionpersonnel Create reports directly and be readyCreate reports directly and be ready
to file within minutesto file within minutes
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New Product Introduction Keep key
departments informedabout new productsand service offerings
Visualize networkimpact before productlaunch
Target more preciselynew offerings basedon geolocation
New data card launch to targetNew data card launch to target
business users around metro areabusiness users around metro area
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New Product Introduction Web-based
service offerings Voice quality and
data speeds
based onaddress, route or
coordinates
Let the customer know exactly what toLet the customer know exactly what to
expectexpect
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Conclusion: Mentum Planet & MapInfo Pro
together
Network coverage is an operators business Native support (i.e. generation of .GRD files) by Mentum
Planet simplifies process of sharing RF data within operators Help customers visualize and choose services
according to their geolocation Provide customers the means to access important network
data Sharing data enables more efficient capital planning,
network rollout, and network optimization One tool to manage all key phases in the life of a network
One tool that links several key departments together
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