version 3.3 Wireless Network Engineering Software Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and Optimisation 5G-Ready

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1 Wireless Network Engineering Software version 3.3 Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and Optimisation 5G-Ready Multi-RAT Network Modelling In-built Automation and Customisation Capabilities High Performance GIS

2 Overview Atoll is a 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation platform that supports wireless operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design to densification and optimisation. Atoll includes integrated single RAN multiple RAT network design capabilities for both 3GPP (GSM/UMTS/LTE/NB-IoT) and 3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE/NB-IoT) technology streams. It provides operators and vendors with a powerful native 64-bit framework for designing and optimising current and future integrated multi-technology networks. Atoll supports multi-technology HetNets, C-RAN deployment, small cell planning, and also provides IoT network design and optimisation capabilities through the IoT/LPWA and NB-IoT modules.. The Atoll Live module allows integrating live network measurement data such as KPIs and UE/cell traces with predictions and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll. Atoll s integration and automation features help operators smoothly automate planning and optimisation processes through flexible scripting and SOA-based mechanisms. Atoll supports a wide range of implementation scenarios, from standalone to enterprise-wide server-based configurations. With more than 8000 active licenses installed with 500+ customers in 140 countries, Atoll has become the industry standard for radio network planning and optimisation. Supported Technologies GSM/GPRS/EDGE UMTS/HSPA LTE/LTE-A NB-IoT CDMA2000/1xRTT/EV-DO TD-SCDMA WiMAX Wi-Fi LPWA Microwave Links 02

3 Highlights Atoll uniquely combines architectural and functional features that provide operators with a powerful, scalable, and flexible framework for streamlining their network design and optimisation processes. Multi-technology Network Modelling Atoll is a comprehensive multi-technology radio planning and optimisation platform which includes unified multi-technology GSM/UMTS/LTE/NB-IoT (3GPP) and CDMA/LTE/NB-IoT (3GPP2) traffic models, Monte Carlo simulators, and ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module. Atoll can model the traffic-related aspects of multi-technology networks and dynamically spread and offload traffic between multi-technology HetNet layers including Wi-Fi and small cells. Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and Optimisation Atoll offers unique capabilities of using both predictions and live network data throughout the network planning and optimisation process. Live-network data (KPIs and UE/cell traces) add real-world information and allow for a better modelling of traffic evolution, identifying hot-spots, and tuning propagation data. Live-network data can be also used to drive the planning process (small cell selection) and to steer the optimisation algorithms of the AFP and the ACP. High Performance GIS Atoll incorporates a high-performance built-in geographic information system (GIS) exclusively designed for radio network planning and optimisation. Atoll s 64-bit GIS engine allows working with high-resolution and large-scale geo data while delivering high performance in data manipulation and display. Atoll supports web map services, online maps (Bing, OSM, etc.), and standard formats including BIL, TIF, BMP, Vertical Mapper, ArcView, MapInfo, etc. Atoll smoothly interfaces with commonly used desktop GIS such as MapInfo and ArcView. 5G Ready Atoll modular and advanced radio technology modelling capabilities, together with support of high-frequency propagation models provide operators with a flexible and evolving framework for the design and deployment of 5G networks. In 2017, Atoll version 3.3 is being used by major operators for the 1 st deployments of pre-5g high capacity fixed wireless access networks, as well as for R&D activities along the development of the 3GPP standards. In-built Automation and Customisation Capabilities Atoll s in-built task automation and integration capabilities enable data as well as service-level integration, allowing operators to automate and streamline network optimisation activities on the way to SON. Atoll s data exchange and integration capabilities enable integration within service-oriented architectures (SOA) and enterprise service buses (ESB). Moreover, Atoll s C++ software development kit (SDK) allows customisation and implementation of functional value-added modules for Atoll. 03

4 Modular Configuration Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, GIS features, the propagation modelling engine, data management services, interfaces, and software development and automation tools. All technology modules run on top of Atoll Core. Atoll Live module allows combining PM data such as KPIs and UE/cell traces with predictions in Atoll and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll. Using the Live module, the Atoll ACP can integrate KPIs and geolocated UE/MDT traces to drive the optimisation and site selection/configuration features. Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive microwave link planning software. It is based on the Atoll Core platform and can be integrated with Atoll radio-planning configurations. Atoll Microwave version 3.3 includes new nlos/nlos capabilities, in addition to advanced LOS modelling. Aster is a high-performance propagation model for Atoll that supports macro, micro, and small cell urban propagation scenarios. Aster includes advanced ray-tracing propagation techniques and combines high accuracy with superior calculation speed. CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports all wireless technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas. TECHNOLOGIES GSM/EDGE UMTS/HSPA LTE/LTE-A NB-loT CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO TD-SCDMA WiMAX Wi-Fi Non-3GPP lot Microwave Links ATOLL MODULES Atoll Core Live GSM UMTS LTE NB-loT CDMA TD-SCDMA WiMAX/BWA LPWA Microwave Links Measurements AFP ACP ASP Aster CrossWave Backhaul Capacity Planning Required Optional for the selected technology 04

5 Live Module Atoll 3.3 and its Live module break the traditional barrier between prediction-based and measurement-based planning and optimisation tools. Atoll 3.3 allows incorporating KPIs and UE/cell traces in order to combine predictions with real-world information in a number of Atoll features. By combining measurement-based and prediction-based approaches, Atoll provides operators with an extended accuracy and scope of use, ultimately delivering Augmented Planning and Optimisation. The Live module adds live network data management, processing and display features into the Atoll platform, and enables measurement-based functionalities in technology and optimisation modules. KPIs Support for multi-technology KPIs Import and management of KPIs from various sources (flat files and database connections) KPI editor allowing user-definable thresholds and combinations KPI display on map as transmitter or cell coverage/service/interference attribute UE/Cell Traces Support for multi-technology UE/cell traces Live connections to multiple UE/cell trace sources (flat files and database connections) UE location and measurement display on map Measurement and Prediction-based Coverage Plots Measurement-based coverage plots Hybrid coverage and service plots based on a combination of predictions and live-network data Traffic Modelling and Heat Maps KPI-based traffic demand map combining cell statistics and coverage plots Creation of weighting (heat) maps from UE/cell traces Generation of UE/cell trace-based traffic maps Automated Cell Planning (ACP) Support for prediction-based and KPI-based objectives in the ACP Support for prediction-based and measurement-based heat maps and traffic maps in the ACP Hybrid prediction-based and measurement-based ACP cost function/driving function Automated Frequency Planning (AFP) Hybrid KPI and prediction-based automatic PCI/PRACH RSI planning Support for prediction-based and KPI-based automatic frequency planning Neighbour Planning Hybrid KPI and prediction-based automatic neighbour planning (ANR) KPI-based tuning of black, white, and neighbour lists 05

6 Powerful Radio Planning & Optimisation Platform Combined with one or several technology modules, Atoll Core delivers the general features shared by all Atoll modules, integration and automation modules, and 3rd party products. Based on an object-oriented architecture specifically designed for radio planning and optimisation, Atoll Core is a native 64-bit scalable platform that supports large-scale projects in a user friendly and easy-to-administrate environment. The Atoll platform enables integrating live network data into the planning and optimisation process, allowing users to combine predicted and real network data. Supported data include CW measurements, drive test data, interference matrices, and live network data. Its automation and integration capabilities allow Atoll to be used to implement SON use cases as automated planning and optimisation tasks. The Atoll platform has been designed to handle extremely large amounts of data involved in the radio planning process: site and network database, geographic data, path loss matrices, CW measurements and drive test data, as well as KPIs and UE/cell traces. Atoll includes advanced data management, processing and display techniques to support the higher order of magnitude in data volume that comes with real-network data such as UE and cell traces. 06

7 About us Forsk is an independent software company providing operators and vendors with wireless network design and optimisation products. Atoll, Forsk s flagship product, is 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation software that allows operators to streamline planning and optimisation activities by combining predictions and live network data. With more than 8000 active licenses installed with 500+ customers in 140 countries, Atoll has become the industry standard for wireless network design and optimisation. Forsk at your side Since the first release of Atoll, Forsk has been known for its capability to deliver tailored and turn-key radio planning and optimisation environments based on Atoll. To help operators streamline their radio planning and optimisation processes, Forsk provides a complete range of implementation services, including integration with existing IT infrastructure, automation, as well as data migration, installation, and training services. Forsk distributes and supports Atoll directly from offices and technical support centres in France, USA, and China as well as through a worldwide network of distributors and partners. 07

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