Wednesday, 14 May 2008

Ericsson to Supply Next Gen Mobile Softswitch to Telkomsel

Indonesia operator Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel) has chosen Ericsson to support its Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) that includes its new MSC Server Blade Cluster, which will provide a common core network platform for both GSM and WCDMA technology, boosting Telkomsel’s network capacity, performance and coverage.

According to Telkomsel, Ericsson’s MSS will reduce its core network operating expenses, taking the first step towards a more efficient, converged, all-IP core network.

The solution will support improved call control and network intelligence, enabling a reduction in the number and size of main core network sites. It also offers bandwidth savings, improved voice-over-IP network services, and enhanced voice quality for subscribers.

“This will enable us to secure network evolution while constantly maintaining service and quality, it also will extend Telkomsel’s footprint to address the ever-increasing need for mobile communications,” said Muhammad Iswan, Vice President Procurement & Logistics Telkomsel.

The MSC Server Blade Cluster provides ultra-high capacity, supporting up to 8 million subscribers with only two cabinets. This reduces space requirements by up to 90% and energy consumption by up to 60 % compared with Ericsson's standard MSC-Servers, which already lead the market for efficient use of power and space.

The agreement between Telkomsel and Ericsson is said to span for a three year term and has been hailed as “one of the biggest softswitch network modernizations in Asia Pacific.”

Ericsson will also provide services including network deployment and integration.