Innovative software solutions Synchronisation Planning Tool Sync Architect

Innovative software solutions Network Synchronisation  Synchronisation quality is of critical importance in any carrier-grade telecoms network from PDH/SDH to 4G/LTE packet core  Mobile communications networks: Smooth device handover from one cell to another Maintaining communications to fast moving mobile devices RF channel differentiation (FDD/FDM) Timeslot and guard-band management (TDD, LTE-A) Phase alignment between base stations to avoid cross channel interference  Fixed-line technologies: Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) - fundamental to the protocol operation Passive Optical Networks (PON) – Allows correct multiplexing/de-multiplexing Circuit emulation - enables legacy transmission protocols in modern networks

Innovative software solutions Importance of good sync design  Decreased dropped calls, improved voice quality and faster data services o Fixed network o Mobile 2G/3G/4G  Increased network efficiency and bandwidth utilisation  Improved resiliency of services in network failure scenarios  Allows good investment choices and allocation of network equipment  Good synchronisation results in a better customer experience

Innovative software solutions Sync Architect  Only multi-vendor, multi technology synchronisation planning and diagnostic tool on the market Used by many Tier 1 operators and design consultants around the globe  Creates a pure software simulation of sync element functionality and network topology  Simulates how synchronisation will be routed in the network when: Configuration changes are made Network failures are simulated (e.g.) loss of primary clocks or the GPS network.  Allows ‘war gaming’ of the network sync plan based on specific scenarios Determine weaknesses without compromising the live network. Optimise existing assets  Determine optimal network build configurations for sync before implementation

Innovative software solutions Feature Highlights  Realistic network design simulation  Multi-technology, support – including TDM, SDH and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)  Multi-vendor support, the system can model any variant of network element  Intuitive, multi layered graphical user interface  Use ITU, ETSI, ANSI or bespoke rule base  Graphical network documentation  Exportable textual and graphical reports  Provides software network models that can be shared, distributed or presented and modified in real-time throughout the organisation

Innovative software solutions Sync Architect Distiller Plug-in  Sync Architect Distiller allows live network models can be dynamically built Extends the role of Sync Architect to live network synchronisation distribution fault diagnosis  Data mines information from network databases and management systems to auto discover sync distribution network  Fast, 100% accurate Sync Architect network creation – network modelled in minutes  Takes input data from as many sources as is necessary in order to build or refresh a Sync Architect model Sync Architect Distiller Sync Architect File Sync Architect Catalogues Element Configuration Data Element Configuration Data Network Template

Innovative software solutions Distiller Features  Supports and enables fast, 100% accurate network creation and simulation and identification of faults  Provides for dynamic input data parsing rules to cope with different data formats  Real network attributes are used, ensuring no documentation errors  Synchronisation problem diagnosis is achieved within minutes  Provides confidence in real network configuration  Fast evaluation of possible available recovery scenarios

Innovative software solutions Benefits of Sync Architect  Simplifies the complex task of formulating resilient network designs Lowers design effort and operational costs Increased design accuracy, efficiency and quality Gives enhanced visibility of all aspects of sync distribution  Greatly reduces the risks associated with changes in network design or configuration Any scenario can be simulated, resulting in an optimal, defendable plan Relocation of sync elements or configuration changes can be analysed before any work is done  Communicating synchronisation information to colleagues or customers is made simple and impressive Easy export of clear and comprehensive reports and diagrams Design decisions can be defended and the impact of suggestions can be quickly factored in Proposed network spend can be optimised and justified

Innovative software solutions Sync Architect Customers  Network redesign, network migration, operational fault identification  Validation of in-house sync planning. Centralisation of synchronisation asset management and configuration. Reduced deployment times.  New sync network design, network migration, fault identification  Improved credibility versus competition through demonstrating design and concepts, Asset management of sync  Network design, network migration, operational fault identification  Utilised to validate sync plans to third party customers. Enabled synchronisation homologation during merger of acquired networks.

Innovative software solutions Support and Services  Technical telephone or support  Remote Webinar demonstrations  Comprehensive software familiarisation training scheme  Continual product development based on feedback  Access to valuable information via support desk  Tailored training and network planning consultancy

Innovative software solutions Plan, Simulate, Optimise Sync Architect