SON: Simple self-optimization of complex networks

Today’s mobile networks are increasingly complex as new equipment, elements, nodes and software are added constantly. With 2G and 3G networks already running in parallel, and with the prospect of LTE as well, automation and optimization of mobile networks could make life much easier for operators.

 

MWC 2010, February 17:
Self Organizing Networks suite: More gain with less effort
Video duration: 05:51 (mm,ss)
 

This is where Self Organizing Networks (SON) come in. There are four main points of focus:

  • Self-Configuration: automated base station and site deployment.
  • Self-Optimization: network optimization with automated neighbor relations, antenna tilting and traffic load balancing.
  • Self-Healing: base station and non-performing cell detection and auto-repair.
  • Self-Planning: dynamic re-computation of network plans for capacity extensions, traffic monitoring and other functions.

50 percent less work

The Nokia Siemens Networks SON solution allows base stations to be integrated into the network automatically. One-touch self-commissioning deployment for base stations greatly simplifies network setup, cutting the need for human intervention, eliminating the possibility of errors and cutting costs, as engineers need to spend much less time on site.

Our SON Suite self-optimizing tool simplifies the network coverage and capacity optimization process, taking just days to complete network-wide optimization, whereas traditional, prediction-based optimization tools often lack speed and statistical measurement accuracy. The optimizer can manage multivendor environments and can reduce optimization workload by more than 50 percent.

Another advanced SON solution is Multilevel Architecture, a flexible way to support different kinds of optimization and automation needs, enabling the operator to view, manage and control multi-technology, multi-vendor and multi-layer networks in parallel, with total control over optimization.

Real-time monitoring of the network is error-free and easy with our NetActTM network management system, which allows full visibility of all network levels. All the network monitoring and control functions are incorporated in NetAct which integrates data from different tools such as the Optimizer, the Configurator and other integrated process automation services to build a complete set of SON functions.