Optimi

xDimension is a 2G/3G solution that accurately identifies the minimum resources required for the RF interface, the Radio Access Network (RAN) and the Core Network (CN). The solution is built over a fast, accurate and automated model that allows efficient evaluation of multiple what-if scenarios, identifying the CapEx and OpEx requirements for each of them.

With the aim of minimizing CapEx and OpEx while fulfilling the operator’s end user quality requirements, xDimension provides the perfect tools required for both budget planning and day to day operational efficiency. Its unique end-to-end approach provides additional benefits by ensuring that all teams involved (RF, RAN and Core) work in sync, seamlessly sharing information as required to ensure consistent dimensioning across the whole network. This collaborative approach increases control on the overall budgeting process and delivers the highest ROI for the available budget while ensuring the desired end user experience.

Use cases

• Identification of bottlenecks and re-dimension of the operator’s network prior to a new service launch to ensure the targeted grade of service. In a real case, xDimension provided savings exceeding 20% when compared with the operator’s initial plans.
• Automated re-homing function. In a real case, xDimension provided 25% of BSC units savings with over 40% inter-BSC handover reduction when compared with the result of the manual re-home process.
• Streamline and harmonize the overall budgeting process (CapEx and OpEx) along engineering and corporate teams.

Benefits

• Shift the dimensioning process from a reactive approach to a proactive one, where bottlenecks can be solved before they actually happen.
• Apply a consistent dimensioning process across the RF, RAN and CN subsystems.
• Identify the right capacity to meet the planned QoS goals, eliminating over spending due to inaccurate planning.
• Drastic OpEx reduction through automation.