This document discusses the unique selling propositions of AND, a software solution for designing, documenting, and operationally supporting all types of access networks. Key features highlighted include: 1) Support for all access network architectures from a single solution, including FTTH, FTTx, HFC, and more. 2) Integrated engineering capabilities for simulating networks and verifying designs. 3) Management of the full network lifecycle from initial design through operations and maintenance. 4) Dynamic labeling, data routing, and querying of network components to streamline documentation and troubleshooting.

1. USPs
Nov. 2014
AND Unique Selling Propositions

2. USPs
Nov. 2014Design, documentation,
and operational support
l All types of access networks - FTTH, FTT-Mast, FTTD, HFC, etc.
l Full support for ISP and MDUs, office blocks, etc.
l Network simulation via integrated engineering, e.g. optical budget
l Support for rural communities via Web access
l Integrated DMS manages images, permits, etc. in documentation
l Supports microducts – trenched, aerial, and in-building
l Technical path queries from external systems
l Generic interface to network monitoring
l Immediate access to external GIS via WMS client
l Co-habitation with AutoCAD-based mobile tower management
l Out-of-the-box – installed & ready to use in 5 weeks
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3. USPs
Nov. 2014Access networks
Access networks are by nature dynamic as they constantly change.
l Grow and contract as new subscribers are signed-up and
others leave
l Mutate as new requirements have to be fulfilled
− Network expansion
− Increase in bandwidth
l Evolve as new technology is adapted
AND supports the complete life-cycle of the the access network.
AND Unique Selling Propositions

4. USPs
Nov. 2014Single solution concept
AND follows a single solution concept meaning all customers,
regardless of size or architecture, essentially deploy the
same system.
l Matured evolved solution
− Over 25 years of continuous development
− Deployed by leading access operators in Europe
incl. Vodafone KD, Liberty Global, TDC, etc.
− Global solution
l Focus on evolution; not maintaining numerous customer versions
l OOTB – out of the box
Immediate delivery regardless of network complexity and size
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5. USPs
Nov. 2014One solution for all
All fixed access network architectures supported by a single client
Mix and match architectures as required.
Maps and network information are stored in a single database (Oracle).
l FTTH, e.g. PON, WDM PON, P2P, etc.
l FTTx, e.g. with switched Ethernet,
l FTTO, FTTD (e.g. OLS),
l FTT-Bed (hospitals, hotels,)
l FTT-Mast (mobile networks)
l HFC, RFoG, EoC
l Campus networks &
gated communities
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6. USPs
Nov. 2014Integrated engineering
Integrated engineering allows you to design with calculations executed
in background. Designs can be verified against user-customisable
thresholds.
l Optical power
l RF
− RF levels for complete spectrum
− Distortions
l Remote powering
l Power over Ethernet
(Rel. 2014)
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7. USPs
Nov. 2014Defining components
All network components are defined and modified in AND LibEdit
(part of delivery)
l Engineering characteristics defined
according to vendor specifications
l Allows complex components to be
defined from building blocks (Lego-style)
l Authorized users can set up company
rules, e.g. target levels for amplifiers,
optical budget, etc.
l Sourcing, pricing data, installation effort, etc.
can be added to each component
AND Unique Selling Propositions

8. USPs
Nov. 2014One solution for complete network
End-to-end network designed and documented
l Central Office to CPE
− ISP
− OSP
− In-building
l Headend to cable modem
− Incl. CMTS
− HUBs, fibre nodes, etc.
l No opening and closing of separate modules
l Network data transparently routed through the network
AND Unique Selling Propositions

9. USPs
Nov. 2014Inside plant
AND supports ISP – central office, headend, POPs, cabinets, etc. –
allowing modules to be easily mounted in shelves and racks
l ISP as part of end-to-end network
l Covers all architectures for fibre, copper, & coax
l Documentation right to port level with dynamic labels showing
mounting location and routing data
l Modules, racks, etc. pre-defined
l Virtual cables (links) for improved clarity
l Floor plans
l Microducts
l Signal tracing
AND Unique Selling Propositions

10. USPs
Nov. 2014In-building networks
AND provides unparalleled support for in-building networks such as
apartment & tower bocks, hotels, hospitals, business parks, etc.
l Covers all architectures for
fibre, copper, & coax
l Microducts
l Floor plans
l Dynamic labels showing routing data,
e.g. from CPE to OLT
l Bill of material
l Support for post-build customer
connection, e.g. adding ONTs with
splices and patches reserved
AND Unique Selling Propositions

11. USPs
Nov. 2014Data routing
AND routes data through complete network.
l Prevents redundancy & manual entries
Data doesn’t have to be entered and stored in several places
l Dynamic labelling
l Signal tracing
l Ownership information
l TV channel plan and CMTS data for RF signals
AND Unique Selling Propositions

12. USPs
Nov. 2014Dynamic labels
Dynamic labels automatically provide essential routing data for
service staff and network technicians.
l Changes in network documentation result in immediate label update
l No need to manually enter info removing possible typos as well as
reducing manpower costs
l Labels are user-customisable (in LibEdit)
l Usage examples:
− At splice panel show origin and destination of fibre
− At ONT show technical path to and including OLT port
AND Unique Selling Propositions

13. USPs
Nov. 2014Microducts
AND manages microducts for ISP, OSP, and in-building
l Defined in libraries
− Package sizes
− Colour schemes
l Native microduct planning
− Trenches, pole mounted, risers, etc.
− Supports dual direction & swapping of sub-ducts
− Loop back
− Automatic connection single and multiple sub-ducts to buildings
− Automatic address labelling
l Simulation of fibre insertion
AND Unique Selling Propositions

14. USPs
Nov. 2014Design automation through cloning
AND allows you to create complex objects, such as
MDUs, cabinets, OLT racks, etc. that can be reused as templates.
l Cloning technique allows rapid design
l Each clone is unique identity
l Engineering, dynamic labels, bill of material, etc., all apply
l Adapt clone as necessary
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15. USPs
Nov. 2014Querying technical path for ONT
It’s now possible using NISservice option to query the technical path in
AND for status of network build for given address from an external
system, e.g. Comarch.
Technical path describes path from a given ONT to OLT listing
components and, where applicable, ports used.
l Each element has a status
l ONT and OLT have customer-
definable service states
l To get technical path, a stored
procedure is called using
Address ID as key
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16. USPs
Nov. 2014AND WebAccess
AND provides platform-independent mobile applications for planning
and service staff when out on the network
l Interactive mobile applications
e.g. for iPAD, Android tablets/smartphones, Windows laptops, etc.
l Push & pull data from/to AND database
− Viewing data
− Redlining & auditing
l Address or GPS look up
l Basis for further options including
AND Alert
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17. USPs
Nov. 2014AND Alert – monitoring interface
Enhances monitoring systems for fibre and cable networks by putting
alarms and CPE states into topological and topographical context in a
Web-view. Helps identify common point of failure.
l Generic interface to
− Transponder monitoring systems with
- Alarm generated if problem reported
− CPE-based monitoring systems
- CPE colour coded to show status
- Component-associated alarm generated
if corresponding CPE outage threshold exceeded
l Field staff and NOC have real time information
l Click here for a short video clip
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18. USPs
Nov. 2014AND DocBox
Permits, instructions, test reports, photos, etc. are typical documents
needed when out on the network. With DocBox option it’s no longer
necessary to carry paper documents around any more
l Enables user to assign wide range of documents to AND objects
such as cabinets, amplifiers, cables, etc.
l Documents stored in database, i.e. not embedded in documentation
l Quickly identify “DocBox” using HotSpot feature
l Add, delete, and open documents
l Access and insert documents from external applications
e.g. work force management
l Roadmap
− Insert documents via AND WebAccess application
AND Unique Selling Propositions

19. USPs
Nov. 2014AND WMSclient
External maps can provide the user with additional information such as
demographic data for customer analysis or perhaps an aerial view from
Google Maps to assist with planning issues.
Optional WMSclient plug-in opens the door to literally any map source
such as Google Maps, Bing, Esri, MapInfo, Smallworld, etc.
l Easy-to-use interface to request geo-registered map
images from one or more distributed geospatial databases
l Supports transparency
l No adaptation required
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20. USPs
Nov. 2014Access networks with AND
AND considers more than just network design and documentation.
It’s a life-cycle solution that also supports
l operations
l maintenance & service
l network growth & evolution
Your choice of design and documentation solution
forms the basis of your future operational success.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywtw8i-54XQ
AND Unique Selling Propositions

21. USPs
Nov. 2014
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