Intelligence for Smart NetworksIntelligence for Smart Networks

Markku OivoDirector, Applied Research

Transition to Smart NetworksTransition to Smart Networks

TraditionalNetworks

Tele

Cellular Data

• Dedicated services• Segregated networks• Static• Limited access devices• HW is the key enabler

SmartNetworks

AccessPoints

IP CoreBackbone

• Multiple services• Common networks• Dynamic• Multiple access points• SW is the key enabler

The SOLID SolutionThe SOLID Solution

SOLID ProductsSOLID Products

• SOLID Embedded Engine– Stand-alone data engine

to manage local system intelligence

• SOLID SynchroNet– Architecture to manage

and distribute system intelligence

SOLID Embedded EngineSOLID Embedded Engine

• High performance data store– Scaleable– Multi-threaded– Concurrent users

• Easily embedded in distributed devices and applications– Small resource requirements– Maintenance free– Automatic recovery

• Transaction based– Automatic recovery– Ensures data integrity

SOLID SynchroNetSOLID SynchroNet

• Networked data integrity– Transactional integrity

• Complex synchronization– Supports real-world topologies

• Programmable control over synchronization

• High performance• Automatic network

recovery

In-flight applications- Email- Web browsing- Shopping- Airline services

Master storing full system content

Replica managing subset of master

In-flight Internet service infrastructure In-flight Internet service infrastructure

Low bandwidth satellite link

Router card managementRouter card management

Value-Added Subscriber ServicesValue-Added Subscriber Services

SoftwareUpdates

Network Service Software

UserProfiles

ConfigurationInformation

StatisticsNetwork Management

Future MissionsFuture Missions

Other

vehicles

emerginginfrastructure markets:

roads

money

buildings

smart

History History

06/1992Company foundedin Finland

06/1996FRS Embedded Engine

07/1992TEKES financing

06/1994FRS Data Server

03/1999ShastaNetworks

04/1999FRS ofSynchroNet

01/1998Intelligent Transaction Patent filed

11/19971st financinground

10/1999Nokia WAPServer

01/1998HP OpenView

10/1998Check Point

02/1999Corporatehq to US

Current FactsCurrent Facts

• 130 people, growing very fast• Second financing round just closed: 50 M$

– Major international investors (Apax Partners, Banc Boston, Intel, Nokia,...)

• Locations– Finland

• Helsinki (origin)• Oulu (Sep 1, 2000)Oulu (Sep 1, 2000)

– USA: • Mountain View (Silicon Valley, Headquarters)• Boston (MA), Boulder (CO), Houston (TX), Chicago (IL)

– France: Sophia Antipolis– India: subcontracting & collaboration

Significant CustomersSignificant Customers

Solid in OuluSolid in Oulu

• Synergy & collaboration with industry, University and VTT in Oulu (~silicon valley of mobility)

• Responsible for research contacts globally• Research focus

– SPI & software engineering– Data management in wireless and wireline communication

• Especially in mobile devices, ubiquitous/pervasive computing, and 3G-4G architectures

• 20-30 people in 2001

SOLID & ISERN - Dieter’s questions 1/2SOLID & ISERN - Dieter’s questions 1/2

• What you intend to do with ISERN members?– Industrial experiments, case studies– Sharing industrial experiences, packaging results– Joint projects & publishing

• Joint EU proposals• Other joint projects

– Provide ESE challenges in a fast growing SME environment• Often similar to fast growing units in large companies

– Controlled introduction of new technology (SOLID, ISERN coaching, Application provider)

– Exhange of personnel

SOLID & ISERN - Dieter’s questions 2/2SOLID & ISERN - Dieter’s questions 2/2

• What benefits we see from ISERN for SOLID?– Technology transfer– Using the expertise of other members in coaching– Networking with top SE researchers– Exchanging experiences with other industrial

members

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