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Objectives
There are two separate development efforts for this project which are captured internally within Altobridge as AMG4.6 and LSF2.1.
AMG4.6 Project
AMG4.6: The main objectives of AMG4.6 were to satisfy requirements from our existing customer base to increase the value proposition of the AMG system. A number of features were added to this release including Edge, AMR, Channel Quenching and enhancements to the current operation of the Bandwidth Manager functionality. This release allows for a smarter internal method of managing the ever increasing number of terminals which our customer base chooses to deploy within their network.
LSF2.1 Project
LSF 2.1 builds on our initial release of the Local Switching product by improving its functionality. Specifically in the areas of supporting Multiple PDCH channels for GPRS and Edge, Licensing, codec matching and the integration of the LS OMC with a Vendor Network Management System. In addition to the software development there is a comprehensive set of customer facing documents and training materials.
Challenges
The new suite of customer bandwidth terminals will need to be closely managed as each one is quite unique. This will be handled through regular communication with the customer from a project management perspective but also through rigorous onsite testing with the customer.
For LSF2.1 end to end System Test was only possible in the customer lab environment. As such we introduced in a Joint System Test phase.
The Multiple PDCH Feature required significant amounts of lab testing and recoding due to the complexity of the feature. This functionality was being implemented for the first time on the vendor hardware.
The implementation of the NetAct (OMC to NMS Integration) feature while not a difficult feature required a long delivery cycle. This was primarily driven by the requirement to integrate with a 3rd party Network Management System.
Plan
As this project encompasses two separate deliverables, there were two project plans as detailed below.
The implementation and execution of both projects was achieved and all deliverables have been completed.
AMG4.6
The project plan addressed delivering the software features on the AMG4.6 release in line with the planned timeline to exceed customer expectations.
Specifically, the features developed and delivered include:
- AMR
- Edge
- Enhanced Bandwidth Management
- Extended Welcome Character Set
- Channel Quenching
- Optimised Long Signalling
- Full Rate Calls
- SDCCH
- EP8 Features for Aero Market
LSF2.1
This project delivered the following features;
- Licensing
- Codec Matching
- Multiple PDCH Support for GPRS & EDGE
- OMC to NMS Integration
- Customer Document Set
- Customer Training Materials
Current Status
Specific details follow:-
AMG4.6 software has been developed and delivered.
LSF2.1 software has been developed and delivered.