The Strategic Role of OSS in LTE Deployments:

A Case study from Vodafone D2

Peter Lanfermann
Project Lead "Mobile Network Inventory OSS Replacement"
Vodafone Germany
Amdocs InTouch 2011
Singapore, 23rd June

Agenda
> Introduction Vodafone
> LTE @ Vodafone Germany
> Amdocs OSS Solution for LTE
> Business Benefits
> Lessons learned
> Post Go-Live Activities

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We want to win
Vodafone 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 our
customers and grow as a company.
Friedrich Joussen
Chief Executive Officer
Vodafone Deutschland

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What is LTE and why do we need it ?

LTE is the next evolutionary step for VFD2

Advantages of LTE
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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LTE at Vodafone Germany

Affected Processes

The LTE Cycle

> Plan
> Build
> Run

Inventory is key
to supporting our LTE Network

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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 VFD2s 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
to replace legacy OSS with Amdocs
To leverage the onsite Amdocs TEAM in Dsseldorf to ensure optimal communication and creative,
reliable teamwork

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Technical Scope & Principles

Scope of Solution
> Inventory of record for all LTE equipment, VLAN configurations, IP Adressing etc.
> 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

Design Principles
> All New LTE Objects and circuits models etc. to be mastered in Amdocs 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

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VodafoneD2 GmbH

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Technical Scope Summary Highlights

Architecture Summary Amdocs Modules

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Tasks

#1
Resource
Planner Build

Task Engine

Client

#1

TeMIP

Implement &
Change Job
Status

Templates

Resource Manager
#1

Network Inventory

Design Records

#1
Delivery Engine
Implementation
Plan and Jobs

Resource
Planner Plans
Now & Next

TCCM/TTWOS

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Amdocs Resource Manager

Service
Fulfilment
Adaptor

O&M
Support

Design
Automation

Packs

#1

LTE RAN
Planner

Ericsson & Huawei LTE device models

Network Technology Inventory - #1
Mobile Build Automation

Upper Layer Project Workflow (LTE Rollout Process Flow)

Amdocs OSS LTE RAN Connectivity Model (draft)

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Business Benefits for VFD2

Planner Efficiency
Accelerated processes for LTE planning and rollout
Intelligent interfaces for a Future-Proof Solution

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Ensure Business Adoption

Improved SME collaboration and transition readiness

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

Accelerate 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:

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

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Leveraging the Success: Post Go-Live Activities

> Assess Blueprint Potential of LTE solution for rollout to affiliated VF OpCos
How can other OpCos benefit from our solution?
> Single-RAN
Implementation on the basis of the LTE solution
> Continue to ensure User Acceptance!
Floor walking

SRAN

Localized training
> Migrate legacy
Continue to migrate 2G, 3G to the new inventory
Cramer LTE

Legacy OSS

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The important meaning of LTE

LTE is the basis of our

business of the future
Friedrich Joussen
Chief Executive Officer
Vodafone Deutschland

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