Aptilo Networks have become the global leader in pre-integrated service management solutions for control of billing, user services and access in wireless networks including WiMAX™ and Wi-Fi. In WiMAX, we are the glue between the radio network and the OSS/BSS back-end systems providing world-class real-time charging and service control to enable state-of the-art WiMAX services. Aptilo provides most of the important functionality needed in the WiMAX Connectivity Service Network (CSN) as defined by the WiMAX Forum.
In order to deliver an end-to-end solution the pre-integrated Aptilo WIMAX CSN System™ also includes subscriber management with a built-in user database and portal functionality for WEB-Selfcare and Hotlining. Operators may also build their own solution with different 3rd party or Aptilo building blocks around our WiMAX AAA+ core bundled with our Policy Engine and delivered as the standalone Aptilo WiMAX AAA+ Server™.
With our heritage in the Wi-Fi market, Aptilo can add unique value not only in the Mobile WiMAX 16e space but also for Fixed WiMAX 16d and pre-WiMAX operators. Aptilo delivers an end-to-end solution enabling these operators to offer WiMAX 16e-like services over fixed WiMAX for their subscriber base while opening for a smooth migration path into WiMAX 16e services.
Aptilo’s WiMAX solutions are delivered as system software running on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) servers or optionally as the
Aptilo Managed Service™
Aptilo Managed Service™ where a WiMAX operator can outsource the operation of the Aptilo platform and get up and running in just a few weeks. Service providers which buy licenses for in-house operation may apply a so-called 'build-and-transfer' project model, where the first phase of operation is run with the
Aptilo Managed Service™
Aptilo Managed Service™ allowing the service provider to build up know-how in a controlled way.
Pre-integrated WiMAX CSN solution for fast-track deployments
Pre-integrated WiMAX CSN solution for fast-track deployments
The CSN typically consists of several different subsystems for functions like WiMAX AAA, DHCP, post- & prepaid billing, provisioning, customer portals, policy management, captive portals, customer care, service portals, mobility management and more. These subsystems frequently come from different vendors, which often leads to significant time and money spent for the operator in the procurement, integration and maintenance processes. This can have a negative impact on time-to-revenue and time-to-launch of the service.
Aptilo offers a unique and simple approach to overcome many of these challenges. We have pre-integrated most of the different subsystem’s functions into the award-winning
Aptilo WiMAX CSN System™
Aptilo WiMAX CSN System™ currently supporting the latest ratified NWG release. For more information about the benefits of a pre-integrated solution, please visit our microsite
Aptilo WiMAX AAA+ Core boasts support for the latest WiMAX Forum NWG AAA, policy control, prepaid and hotlining standards and is pre-integrated with Aptilo’s different sub-function modules (the small spheres). In addition to important pre-integrated functionality for fast and reliable time-to-market, there is a fully flexible modularity and many native interfaces and APIs to integrate to additional external functions of choice.
WiMAX Billing Control
WiMAX Billing Control: Provisioning of post-paid data service policies, together with the Dynamic Account Engine and session manager provides ample flexibility for a multitude of service offerings.
Charging Data Records (CDRs) are generated from RADIUS accounting messages for further processing by billing and mediation systems.
WiMAX Prepaid Billing
WiMAX Prepaid Billing: With the
Aptilo WiMAX Prepaid Billing
Aptilo WiMAX Prepaid Billing module, Aptilo offers a holistic approach for deploying WiMAX prepaid services supporting a host of business models and charging mechanisms including credit cards, vouchers and Premium SMS. Optionally the
Aptilo AAA+ Core offers advanced WiMAX NWG standards-based functionality. The hotlining portal functionality that comes with the
Aptilo WiMAX Hotlining
Aptilo WiMAX Hotlining module allows for full freedom of customization and tailoring by the service provider to reflect their brand and service offerings. Optionally existing portals can be integrated through Aptilo’s CCS API.
WiMAX WEB-Selfcare
WiMAX WEB-Selfcare: With the
Aptilo WEB-Selfcare
Aptilo WEB-Selfcare module the users can manage their own accounts, view session history, make service selections and refill (top-up) their prepaid accounts.
Aptilo WiMAX AAA+ Core) is the “brains” of the WiMAX service. It is in essence where services are defined and personalized, and policies enforced to control which users access the Internet, their service level (QoS) and billing.
IP & Traffic Manager
IP & Traffic Manager: In WiMAX 16e networks the
Aptilo Access Controller
Aptilo Access Controller can act as a DHCP server, while in fixed WiMAX 16d deployments it provides the same type of functionality as the ASN Gateway delivering
WiMAX Provisioning: Effective provisioning of new WiMAX devices and users is one of the most important aspects of a profitable WiMAX Service. The
Aptilo WiMAX Provisioning
Aptilo WiMAX Provisioning module includes support for 3rd party OTA/OMA-DM systems and the WiMAX Forum Open Retail Initiative. It also provides an innovative solution for cost-effective provisioning utilizing Aptilo’s hierarchical account structure.
Wholesale Support
Wholesale Support: Wholesale service providers can supply multiple virtual service providers with their own online voucher generator for them to be able to sell Internet access to their customer base. With the rich reporting features in the
Aptilo Service Portal™
Aptilo Service Portal™ it is then easy to create billing data for individual virtual service providers.
With Aptilo’s Retailer Account Module the wholesale service provider can provide retailers with prepaid volume accounts.
WiMAX Operations Tools
WiMAX Operations Tools: The
Aptilo Service Portal™
Aptilo Service Portal™ provides comprehensive statistics and reporting including records on sessions, payments and other events to facilitate a smooth operation of the WiMAX service. It offers tailored information to multiple groups of users, serving each user with the correct subset of information, through a dedicated Venue Portal. Intelligent probes can be set to trigger alarms on specific events such as if a pre-defined minimum/maximum level of usage has been reached.
WiMAX Interoperability: Whether you go with our fast-track offering -- the pre-integrated
Aptilo WiMAX CSN System™
Aptilo WiMAX CSN System™ -- or build your own solution with different building blocks around our AAA+ core with the standalone
Aptilo WiMAX AAA+ Server™
Aptilo WiMAX AAA+ Server™, few things speed up deployments more than choosing vendors with proven interoperability. Furthermore, WiMAX operators must be able to select the best-in-class equipment for each occasion, reduce risk and drive down costs by implementing a multi-vendor strategy. This is why Aptilo is driving interoperability testing with other vendors in the WiMAX ecosystem. We have confirmed interworking through customer projects and partner testing with the
majority of WiMAX base station, ASN Gateway and Mobile IP Home Agent vendors
We know this work is a crucial part of the fast-track equation and that there is significant amount of money to be saved for operators that are deploying WiMAX services if they can choose from a variety of vendors that all work together from the very start.
