Ericsson is introducing a software model for adding features to networks of its mobile operator customers on a recurring basis. The idea is to continually improve the performance and capabilities of mobile networks through periodic software releases. Operator customers would pay on a software model similar to the IT industry, with major releases twice per year.
At an industry analyst event in Silicon Valley, Ericsson executives introduced Software Release 15A, the first installment of the new model, featuring packages such as HD Voice, multi-carrier mobility and load management. Altogether, this release includes 150 new features and capabilities for improving the user experience of a mobile network.
Some specific new capabilities include:
- Ericsson Radio Dot system support for both LTE and WCDMA
- Small cell coordination features including Combined Cell which improves throughput by 100 percent for a single user at the cell edge, and Coverage-Adapted Load Management to optimize network resources
- Energy-saving LTE features, including Micro Sleep Transmission (TX) and Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Sleep Mode, which reduce power consumption during low-traffic periods
- Three Carrier Multi-carrier for HSDPA, which provides download peak rates to 63Mbps, increases 3G network capacity by 40 percent and improves user experience for all load situation and entire cell
- Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment 15A is based on OpenStack providing openness for third party applications and hardware. It focuses on a high level of resiliency through a triplicated cloud infrastructure controller and efficient infrastructure O&M.
- Modem Assisted Service Classification which enables the monetization of single or multiple app bundles by dynamic, real-time service classification and policy enforcement.
Johan Wibergh, Head of Segment Networks, Ericsson, says: "This is a logical evolution in the shift toward virtualization. Our new model builds on the software performance benefits by making it simpler and faster for operators to implement the packages that best address their business needs. Networks can do much more today and their speed of evolution will only increase."
http://www.ericsson.com/news/1857801
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