UK-based Aircom International, an independent mobile network planning and optimization consultancy, has launched its new Aircom IQ optimization service, a platform to analyze and optimize cellular network performance, detect network problems and limitations, and reduce capital expenditures for network growth and 3G migration.
According to the company, the key components of the Aircom IQ toolset include: a hardware audit that analyzes network and planning data and consolidates datasets, identifying missing and incomplete information; a measurement collection function that uses customer mobile measurement reports to characterize network performance and build analysis; an automated and flexible analysis toolset that detects network problems and automatic optimization that enhances performance by improving the configuration of the network.
While the initial functionality of Aircom IQ is geared toward 2G networks, future enhancements will include 3G and 4G optimization, antenna reconfiguration, capacity management that leverages traffic information to provide new insights on user locations, parameter optimization and LTE/HSPA+ optimization.
Marty Smuin, president of the Americas for Aircom International, said: We can help operators reduce churn by addressing pockets of poor efficiency and weak performance, delivering an optimized view of network performance as their customers perceive it. Aircom IQ offers a complete, vendor-independent solution that utilizes customer generated measurements to ensure real network improvements.
