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The Strategic Role of OSS in LTE Deployments:A Case study from Vodafone D2y

Christos Bo rlakosChristos BourlakosHead of Network Support Systems

Vodafone Germany

Amdocs InTouch 2011Miami, 18th May

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May 18, 2011

Agenda

> Introduction Vodafone

> LTE @ Vodafone Germany

> Amdocs OSS Solution for LTE

> Business Benefits

> Lessons learned


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We want to winVodafone Deutschland – this is who we are

“We base our future structures and actions on the qualities of the Vodafone Way: Simplicity, speed and trust. Every process, every product, every service without added value for our customers will either be improved or abandoned This way we inspire ourimproved or abandoned. This way we inspire our customers and grow as a company.”

Friedrich JoussenChief Executive OfficerVodafone Deutschland



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What is LTE and why do we need it ?GSM EDGE LTE

GPRS UMTS

LTE is the next evolutionary step for VFD2

Advantages of LTEg

Higher bandwidth

High Speed Internet in rural areas

Increase customer base

Reduce network TCO (technology, support systems, etc…)

Smart Network: self-Optimising and Self-Organising



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Why did we choose the Amdocs solution for LTE ?

Amdocs proposed the right solution:

– Amdocs OSS as the strategic LTE platform to support network planning, rollout and maintenance

Amdocs is committed:

– To invest effort to understand our system landscape

– To deliver a solution within the required timelines

– To adopt VFD2‘s requirements into their OSS product roadmap (Integrated Roadmap)

– To support us in ensuring Return on Investment for our project, underlining the validity of our decision t l l OSS ith A dto replace legacy OSS with Amdocs

– To leverage the onsite Amdocs TEAM in Düsseldorf to ensure optimal communication and creative, reliable teamwork



Technical Scope & Principles

Scope of solution> Inventory of record for all LTE equipment, VLAN configurations, IP addressing etc.

> Automated processes for supporting rapid site roll out> Automated processes for supporting rapid site roll-out

> Utilise existing processes within legacy systems for planning capacity in the core networks and for service assurance

> Tactical interfaces phased to SID/SOA over time> Tactical interfaces phased to SID/SOA over time

Design Principles > All New LTE Objects and circuits models etc. to be mastered in Amdocs OSSe Objects a d c cu ts ode s etc to be aste ed docs OSS

> Use Process Automation & Device Models for LTE (Amdocs Product Packs)

> Minimise Object Duplication between systems

> Maximise process automation within Amdocs OSS to simplify user processes



> Maximise process automation within Amdocs OSS to simplify user processes

Technical Scope Summary Highlights Architecture Summary – Amdocs Modules

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Technical Scope Summary Highlights Architecture Summary - Interfaces

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Business Benefits for VFD2

Planner Efficiency

– Accelerated processes for LTE planning and rollout

– Intelligent interfaces (eg. to eliminate double data entry)

Ensure Business Adoption

– Improved SME collaboration and transition readiness

Reduced TCOReduced TCO

– LTE Inventory Packs and LTE Device Packs are part of the core productand will reduce effort and implementation time when LTE hardware updates take place

Accelerate ROIAccelerate ROI

– The LTE implementation on Amdocs OSS will mark an early milestone in realizing return on investment



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Lessons learned: how we are succeeding with Amdocs OSS for LTE

> Project approach:

– You must have onsite Amdocs presence

> Management Attention:> Management Attention:

– Presentation of VFD2 business objectives to Amdocs management at start of project was a good vehicle to reconfirm the importance of this project and secure Amdocs management attention

> Project Iteration Planning

– Find the right balance between rigorous design document signoff vs flexibility in the implementationp e e tat o

– Ensure visibility to future iterations and manage design implications at an early stage



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