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Telkomsel Selects Ericsson for Mobile Softswitch Solution

Posted on: Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 12:00 CDT

Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia has selected Ericsson for its mobile softswitch solution, including the new MSC server blade cluster. The solution will provide a common core network platform for both GSM and WCDMA technology.

Under the three-year agreement Ericsson will also provide services including network deployment and integration.

According to Ericsson, its mobile softswitch solution (MSS) will allow Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel) to reduce its core network operating expenses. It supports improved call control and network intelligence, enabling a reduction in the number and size of main core network sites.

The next-generation MSC Server is based on blade technology. The MSC server blade cluster provides ultra-high capacity, supporting up to eight 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.

Muhammad Iswan, vice president procurement & logistics at Telkomsel, said: "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Ericsson in ensuring smooth migration of our network. 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."

Source: Datamonitor

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