Nokia has now announced that it is activating an advanced virtualized mobile network management system ideally suited for the IoT, called Nokia NetAct Compact. It is designed to meet the IoT industry’s increasing demand for smaller radio and core networks.
Nokia NetAct Compact is built on the company’s NetAct virtualized network management software and the company says it will meet the operational and budget requirements of smaller operators and organizations in public sector markets. Key target markets for NetAct Compact include: public safety networks (including TETRA customers), enterprise and public sector networks (healthcare, oil and gas, mining, railways, airports and universities), and smaller telecommunications operators.
“There are a number of smaller operators and customers outside of the traditional service provider market that up until now have not had access to a robust network management system,” said Peter Patomella, head of Network Management & Self Optimizing Networks, Nokia. “NetAct Compact brings a powerful solution with all the tools needed to help them improve network performance and enhance users' experiences. It also allows them to manage complex networks without compromising network and service quality, and without increasing operational costs.”
A single management system based on industry standards, Nokia NetAct Compact is designed for radio networks with up to 2,000 network elements, and core networks with up to 500,000 subscribers. Potential applications include: sophisticated configuration management with common processes and data storage in multi-technology radio and core networks, centralized end-to-end network monitoring on a single screen, better service quality and network performance through performance management and monitoring.
Nokia NetAct Compact is available today. For more information, visit the NetAct website.
This type of virtualized network can be a game-changer for smaller operators and developers looking to get into the connectivity piece of the IoT, so I look forward to seeing some real-world cases very soon.
Edited by
Stefania Viscusi
