Comarch Debuts Next Generation Network Planning

Comarch has introduced a new solution for mobile operators – Comarch Next Generation Network Planning – which provides support for activities related to the planning and management of mobile networks. The solution enables simplification and automation of network operation, delivering Self-Organizing Network (SON) capabilities to your doorstep, according to Comarch.

The new product is a multi-vendor and multi-technology solution for planning and managing a mobile network, including radio, transport and the core network. The heart of the NGNP solution is Comarch Process-Driven Inventory with flexible process management and the automation engine, which enables automation of network operation. Comarch Next Generation Network Planning also includes such functionalities as network auto-discovery and reconciliation, network provisioning, geographical visualization and reporting.

Comarch says Next Generation Network Planning integrates planning and optimization, configuration management and network provisioning functionalities. This allows for quickly integrating new network elements and implementing configuration changes to the network. By means of task automation, many manual activities can be avoided and operational efficiency can be increased. As a result, mobile operators will be able to speed up network rollouts and upgrades and shorten service introduction time. This will allow them to keep pace with technology and market dynamics and to stay ahead of the competition, according to Comarch.