AIRCOM International has debuted OPTIMA 7.0, what the company calls a major upgrade of its advanced network performance monitoring and management tool. It's part of AIRCOM's I-VIEW framework, designed to bring together a cohesive, centralized, end-to-end view of network performance across multiple technologies, regardless of vendor.
AIRCOM says OPTIMA 7.0 can give a single network view across all network technologies, including GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE and WiMAX, to deliver central control and an optimal customer experience. OPTIMA is also capable of collecting data at the device level to further enhance quality of service analysis and reporting. The OPTIMA performance management system already has been deployed across a significant tier-one LTE network in the U.S.
OPTIMA manages and monitors a multitude of network core and transmission technologies, including SDH, PDH, Ethernet and TDM. It also is compatible with infrastructure equipment from more than 50 different vendors. The OPTIMA system is designed to allow network operators to create Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can be used to review network performance. Furthermore, OPTIMA can integrate with other data sources to create bespoke real-time performance dashboards and reports for different departments, such as management, marketing and customer services.
“Network performance and service quality has become the most important differentiator for operators around the world," said Alwyn Welch, CEO, AIRCOM International. "Demand for new services is driving operators towards LTE, adding new levels of complexity in managing multiple technologies delivered through a wide variety of different vendors. OPTIMA removes this complexity by delivering a single unique view of network performance end-to-end, ensuring operators have the visibility and control across its entire network to deliver the best possible user experience."
