[May 15, 2012] InfoVista Launches Self-Optimizing Network Solution Tweet May 15, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- InfoVista, a provider of proactive service assurance solutions, has launched a self-optimizing radio access network (RAN) solution, VistaSON, that enables mobile operators to optimize the capacity and quality of their networks, delivering reduced OPEX and a competitive advantage. According to a release, the solution has been designed around a step-by-step self-optimizing network (SON) framework that helps mobile operators ensure a safe transition from manual RAN optimization to automated self-optimization. According to Cisco, mobile data traffic more than doubled in 2011. This dramatic demand for bandwidth has triggered a multitude of challenges for mobile operators. They are faced with not only controlling the costly RAN domain and reducing its impact on OPEX, but also managing an arsenal of 2G and 3G networks, which are being stretched to provide additional capacity. At the same time, they need to deliver network upgrade projects, such as transitioning to IP backhaul, and plan and roll out 4G/LTE networks, while assuring and improving quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE)-all with their existing resources. InfoVista's solution alleviates these pressures on mobile operators. VistaSON helps them safely transition from manual and suggestive network optimization with required human decision-making to a full, closed-loop, dynamic and automated practice based on pre-defined network conditions and approvals. "RAN organizations are under tremendous pressure to maximize their existing radio infrastructure resources and reduce increasing operational expenditures. More than ever, mobile operators need to find ways to efficiently manage and optimize their multi-vendor RANs," said Vikas Trehan, senior vice president, product strategy and alliances, InfoVista. "With the workflow automation capabilities available in our new VistaSON solution, we are aiming to help mobile operators redefine and streamline their RAN management and optimization practices. By doing so, they will be in a much better position to contain OPEX, maximize infrastructure capacity, improve QoS and offer a consistently high QoE." More information: www.infovista.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]