Nokia today launched a new fully integrated, PC based family of network planning tools for planning voice and data networks. Designed to facilitate fast rollout of 3G networks, Nokia NetAct(TM) Planner utilises open interfaces to interact effectively with operator's operations support systems.
This integrated planning system offers benefits such as reduced costs, increased productivity of the planning processes and the ability to secure and optimise future investments.
"In addition to being a leading network planning system for 3G/2G networks, Nokia NetAct(TM) Planner contributes to effective site acquisition and also boasts open interfaces for the fluent transfer of data to the Nokia NetAct(TM) operations support system," said Jorma Häkkinen, Vice President and General Manager of Operations Support Systems, Nokia Networks, "This powerful solution is already in use by Nokia's world-wide network planning organisation and thus helps secure fast future 3G rollouts for Nokia's customers."
NetAct(TM) Planner comprises of six modules: WCDMA Planner, Radio Planner, Link Planner, Transmission Planner, Quality Planner and Rollout Planner. To support fast and efficient planning and optimisation of 2G/3G, GPRS and EDGE networks, this complete set of planning tools provides comprehensive rollout support.
Nokia NetAct(TM) Planner family shares a common database; this ensures data integrity, consistency between the various modules and provides easy maintenance of the database. Additionally NetAct(TM) Planner is a part of Nokia's overall product portfolio, thus providing efficient support for several Nokia network system features.
The Nokia NetAct(TM) Framework is an integral part of Nokia's unique Connecting@Care concept, a comprehensive range of operational support to help operators raise the quality, reliability and efficiency of their existing GSM, GPRS and future 3G network operations. Along with Nokia NetAct(TM), this support includes the Nokia Care Packages, Nokia Online Services and Nokia Care Management, and is a crucial enabler of 3G and advanced 2G networks and the content-rich services that they support.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38195
Email nokia.networks@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
More information available for Nokia NetAct(TM) Planner:
www.nokia.com/networks/services/netact/netact_planner/index.html