Wireless Network Engineering Software

• In-built Automation and Customisation Capabilities

• High Performance GIS

• Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and Optimisation

• Multi-RAT Network Modelling

• Native 64-bit Application

version 3.3

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Overview

Atoll is a 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation platform that supports wireless operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design to densi�cation and optimisation.

Atoll includes integrated single RAN – multiple RAT network design capabilities for both 3GPP (GSM/UMTS/LTE) and 3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE) technology streams. It provides operators and vendors with a powerful native 64-bit framework for designing and optimising current and future integrated multi-technology networks. Atoll supports multi-technology HetNets, small cell planning, and Wi-Fi o�oading.

Atoll 3.3 new Live module allows integrating live network measurement data such as KPIs and UE/MDT (minimisation of drive tests) traces with predictions and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll.

Atoll’s integration and automation features help operators smoothly automate planning and optimisation processes through �exible scripting and SOA-based mechanisms. Atoll supports a wide range of implementation scenarios, from standalone to enterprise-wide server-based con�gurations.

With more than 6500 active licenses installed with 450+ customers in 115 countries, Atoll has become the industry standard for radio network planning and optimisation.

Highlights

Atoll uniquely combines architectural and functional features that provide operators with a powerful, scalable, and �exible framework for streamlining their network design and optimisation processes.

Native 64-bit ApplicationAtoll as well as all of its components and modules are native 64-bit applications with no restrictions on project size and memory usage. Atoll provides limitless possibilities and enhanced performance in demanding situations such as multi-technology Monte Carlo simulations as well as urban and network-wide predictions.Atoll 64-bit architecture allows operators to cope with complex multi-technology networks, and to successfully deal with extremely high network densities in HetNets with small cells.

Multi-technology Network ModellingAtoll is a comprehensive multi-technology radio planning and optimisation platform which includes uni�ed multi-technology GSM/UMTS/LTE (3GPP) and CDMA/LTE (3GPP2) tra�c models, Monte Carlo simulators, and ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module. Atoll can model the tra�c-related aspects of multi-technology networks and dynamically spread and o�oad tra�c between multi-technology HetNet layers including Wi-Fi and small cells.

Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and OptimisationAtoll o�ers unique capabilities of using both predictions and live network data throughout the network planning and optimisation process. Live-network data (KPIs and UE/MDT traces) add real-world information and allow for a better modelling of tra�c evolution, identifying hot-spots, and tuning propagation data. Live-network data can be also used to drive the planning process (small cell selection) and to steer the optimisation algorithms of the AFP and the ACP.

High Performance GISAtoll incorporates a high-performance built-in geographic information system (GIS) exclusively designed for radionetwork planning and optimisation. Atoll’s 64-bit GIS engine allows working with high-resolution and large-scale geo data while delivering high performance in data manipulation and display. Atoll supports web map services, online maps (Bing, OSM, etc.), and standard formats including BIL, TIF, BMP, Vertical Mapper, ArcView, MapInfo, etc. Atoll smoothly interfaces with commonly used desktop GIS such as MapInfo and ArcView.

In-built Automation and Customisation CapabilitiesAtoll’s in-built task automation and integration capabilities enable data as well as service-level integration, allowing operators to automate and streamline network optimisation activities on the way to SON. Atoll’s data exchange and integration capabilities enable integration within service-oriented architectures (SOA) and enterprise service buses (ESB). Moreover, Atoll’s C++ software development kit (SDK) allows customisation and implementation of functional value-added modules for Atoll.

Supported Technologies

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE • UMTS/HSPA • LTE/LTE-A

• CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO • WiMAX • Wi-Fi

• TD-SCDMA • Microwave Links

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03

Overview

Atoll is a 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation platform that supports wireless operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design to densi�cation and optimisation.

Atoll includes integrated single RAN – multiple RAT network design capabilities for both 3GPP (GSM/UMTS/LTE) and 3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE) technology streams. It provides operators and vendors with a powerful native 64-bit framework for designing and optimising current and future integrated multi-technology networks. Atoll supports multi-technology HetNets, small cell planning, and Wi-Fi o�oading.

Atoll 3.3 new Live module allows integrating live network measurement data such as KPIs and UE/MDT (minimisation of drive tests) traces with predictions and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll.

Atoll’s integration and automation features help operators smoothly automate planning and optimisation processes through �exible scripting and SOA-based mechanisms. Atoll supports a wide range of implementation scenarios, from standalone to enterprise-wide server-based con�gurations.

With more than 6500 active licenses installed with 450+ customers in 115 countries, Atoll has become the industry standard for radio network planning and optimisation.

Highlights

Atoll uniquely combines architectural and functional features that provide operators with a powerful, scalable, and �exible framework for streamlining their network design and optimisation processes.

Native 64-bit ApplicationAtoll as well as all of its components and modules are native 64-bit applications with no restrictions on project size and memory usage. Atoll provides limitless possibilities and enhanced performance in demanding situations such as multi-technology Monte Carlo simulations as well as urban and network-wide predictions.Atoll 64-bit architecture allows operators to cope with complex multi-technology networks, and to successfully deal with extremely high network densities in HetNets with small cells.

Multi-technology Network ModellingAtoll is a comprehensive multi-technology radio planning and optimisation platform which includes uni�ed multi-technology GSM/UMTS/LTE (3GPP) and CDMA/LTE (3GPP2) tra�c models, Monte Carlo simulators, and ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module. Atoll can model the tra�c-related aspects of multi-technology networks and dynamically spread and o�oad tra�c between multi-technology HetNet layers including Wi-Fi and small cells.

Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and OptimisationAtoll o�ers unique capabilities of using both predictions and live network data throughout the network planning and optimisation process. Live-network data (KPIs and UE/MDT traces) add real-world information and allow for a better modelling of tra�c evolution, identifying hot-spots, and tuning propagation data. Live-network data can be also used to drive the planning process (small cell selection) and to steer the optimisation algorithms of the AFP and the ACP.

High Performance GISAtoll incorporates a high-performance built-in geographic information system (GIS) exclusively designed for radionetwork planning and optimisation. Atoll’s 64-bit GIS engine allows working with high-resolution and large-scale geo data while delivering high performance in data manipulation and display. Atoll supports web map services, online maps (Bing, OSM, etc.), and standard formats including BIL, TIF, BMP, Vertical Mapper, ArcView, MapInfo, etc. Atoll smoothly interfaces with commonly used desktop GIS such as MapInfo and ArcView.

In-built Automation and Customisation CapabilitiesAtoll’s in-built task automation and integration capabilities enable data as well as service-level integration, allowing operators to automate and streamline network optimisation activities on the way to SON. Atoll’s data exchange and integration capabilities enable integration within service-oriented architectures (SOA) and enterprise service buses (ESB). Moreover, Atoll’s C++ software development kit (SDK) allows customisation and implementation of functional value-added modules for Atoll.

Supported Technologies

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE • UMTS/HSPA • LTE/LTE-A

• CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO • WiMAX • Wi-Fi

• TD-SCDMA • Microwave Links

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Modular Configuration

Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, GIS features, the propagation modelling engine, data management services, interfaces, and software development and automation tools. All technology modules run on top of Atoll Core. Atoll 3.3 includes a new Live module which allows combining PM data such as KPIs and UE traces (including MDT traces) with predictions in Atoll and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll. Using the Live module, the Atoll ACP can integrate KPIs and geolocated UE/MDT traces to drive the optimisation and site selection/con�guration features. Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive microwave link planning software. It is based on the Atoll Core platform and can be integrated with Atoll radio-planning con�gurations. Atoll Microwave version 3.3 includes new nLOS/NLOS capabilities, in addition to advanced LOS modelling. Aster is a high-performance propagation model for Atoll that supports macro, micro, and small cell urban propagation scenarios. Aster includes advanced ray-tracing propagation techniques and combines high accuracy with superior calculation speed. CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports all wireless technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas.

Check our ‘Products’ pages at www.forsk.com for more details about the Atoll platform and technology modules.

Atoll 3.3 and its new Live module break the traditional barrier between prediction-based and measurement-based planning and optimisation tools. Atoll 3.3 allows incorporating KPIs and UE/MDT traces in order to combine predictions with real-world information in a number of Atoll features. By combining measurement-based and prediction-based approaches, Atoll provides operators with an extended accuracy and scope of use, ultimately delivering Augmented Planning and Optimisation.

The Live module adds live network data management, processing and display features into the Atoll platform, and enables measurement-based functionalities in technology and optimisation modules.

KPIs• Support for multi-technology KPIs• Import and management of KPIs from various sources

(flat files and database connections)• KPI editor allowing user-definable thresholds and

combinations• KPI display on map as transmitter or cell

coverage/service/interference attribute

UE/MDT Traces• Support for multi-technology UE/MDT traces• Live connections to multiple UE/MDT trace sources

(flat files and database connections)• UE/MDT location and measurement display on map

Measurement and Prediction-basedCoverage Plots• Measurement-based coverage plots• Hybrid coverage and service plots based on a

combination of predictions and live-network data

Neighbour Planning• Hybrid KPI and prediction-based automatic

neighbour planning (ANR)• KPI-based tuning of black, white, and neighbour lists

Traffic Modelling and Heat Maps• KPI-based traffic demand map combining cell

statistics and coverage plots• Creation of weighting (heat) maps from UE/MDT

traces• Generation of UE/MDT trace-based traffic maps

Automated Cell Planning (ACP)• Support for prediction-based and KPI-based

objectives in the ACP• Support for prediction-based and

measurement-based heat maps and traffic maps in the ACP

• Hybrid prediction-based and measurement-based ACP cost function/driving function

Automated Frequency Planning (AFP)• Hybrid KPI and prediction-based automatic

PCI/PRACH RSI planning• Support for prediction-based and KPI-based

automatic frequency planning

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Live Module

Atoll Core

Live

GSM

UMTS

LTE

CDMA

TD-SCDMA

WiMAX/BWA

Microwave Links

Measurements

AFP

ACP

ASPBackhaul CapacityPlanningAster

CrossWave

GSM/GRPSEDGE

UMTS/HSPA LTE/LTE-A

CDMA20001xRTT/EV-DO

TD-SCDMA WiMAX Wi-Fi MicrowaveLinks

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Required Optional for the selected technology

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Modular Configuration

Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, GIS features, the propagation modelling engine, data management services, interfaces, and software development and automation tools. All technology modules run on top of Atoll Core. Atoll 3.3 includes a new Live module which allows combining PM data such as KPIs and UE traces (including MDT traces) with predictions in Atoll and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll. Using the Live module, the Atoll ACP can integrate KPIs and geolocated UE/MDT traces to drive the optimisation and site selection/con�guration features. Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive microwave link planning software. It is based on the Atoll Core platform and can be integrated with Atoll radio-planning con�gurations. Atoll Microwave version 3.3 includes new nLOS/NLOS capabilities, in addition to advanced LOS modelling. Aster is a high-performance propagation model for Atoll that supports macro, micro, and small cell urban propagation scenarios. Aster includes advanced ray-tracing propagation techniques and combines high accuracy with superior calculation speed. CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports all wireless technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas.

Check our ‘Products’ pages at www.forsk.com for more details about the Atoll platform and technology modules.

Atoll 3.3 and its new Live module break the traditional barrier between prediction-based and measurement-based planning and optimisation tools. Atoll 3.3 allows incorporating KPIs and UE/MDT traces in order to combine predictions with real-world information in a number of Atoll features. By combining measurement-based and prediction-based approaches, Atoll provides operators with an extended accuracy and scope of use, ultimately delivering Augmented Planning and Optimisation.

The Live module adds live network data management, processing and display features into the Atoll platform, and enables measurement-based functionalities in technology and optimisation modules.

KPIs• Support for multi-technology KPIs• Import and management of KPIs from various sources

(flat files and database connections)• KPI editor allowing user-definable thresholds and

combinations• KPI display on map as transmitter or cell

coverage/service/interference attribute

UE/MDT Traces• Support for multi-technology UE/MDT traces• Live connections to multiple UE/MDT trace sources

(flat files and database connections)• UE/MDT location and measurement display on map

Measurement and Prediction-basedCoverage Plots• Measurement-based coverage plots• Hybrid coverage and service plots based on a

combination of predictions and live-network data

Neighbour Planning• Hybrid KPI and prediction-based automatic

neighbour planning (ANR)• KPI-based tuning of black, white, and neighbour lists

Traffic Modelling and Heat Maps• KPI-based traffic demand map combining cell

statistics and coverage plots• Creation of weighting (heat) maps from UE/MDT

traces• Generation of UE/MDT trace-based traffic maps

Automated Cell Planning (ACP)• Support for prediction-based and KPI-based

objectives in the ACP• Support for prediction-based and

measurement-based heat maps and traffic maps in the ACP

• Hybrid prediction-based and measurement-based ACP cost function/driving function

Automated Frequency Planning (AFP)• Hybrid KPI and prediction-based automatic

PCI/PRACH RSI planning• Support for prediction-based and KPI-based

automatic frequency planning

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Live Module

Atoll Core

Live

GSM

UMTS

LTE

CDMA

TD-SCDMA

WiMAX/BWA

Microwave Links

Measurements

AFP

ACP

ASPBackhaul CapacityPlanningAster

CrossWave

GSM/GRPSEDGE

UMTS/HSPA LTE/LTE-A

CDMA20001xRTT/EV-DO

TD-SCDMA WiMAX Wi-Fi MicrowaveLinks

ATO

LL M

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ULE

S

TECHNOLOGIES

Required Optional for the selected technology

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Powerful Radio Planning& Optimisation Platform

Combined with one or several technology modules, Atoll Core delivers the general features shared by all Atoll modules, integration and automation modules, and 3rd party products. Based on an object-oriented architecture speci�cally designed for radio planning and optimisation, Atoll Core is a native 64-bit scalable platform that supports large-scale projects in a user friendly and easy-to-administrate environment.

The Atoll platform enables integrating live network data into the planning and optimisation process, allowing users to combine predicted and real network data. Supported data include CW measurements, drive test data, interference matrices, and live network data. Its automation and integration capabilities allow Atoll to be used to implement SON use cases as automated planning and optimisation tasks.

The Atoll platform has been designed to handle extremely large amounts of data involved in the radio planning process: site and network database, geographic data, path loss matrices, CW measurements and drive test data, as well as KPIs and UE/MDT traces. Atoll includes advanced data management, processing and display techniques to support the higher order of magnitude in data volume that comes with real-network data such as UE and MDT traces.

About usForsk is an independent software company providing operators and vendors with wireless network design and optimisation products. Atoll, Forsk’s �agship product, is 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation software that allows operators to streamline planning and optimisation activities by combining predictions and live network data. With more than 6500 active licenses installed with 450+ customers in 115 countries, Atoll has become the industry standard for wireless network design and optimisation

Forsk distributes and supports Atoll directly from o�ces and technical support centres in France, USA, and China as well as through a worldwide network of distributors and partners.

Forsk at your sideSince the �rst release of Atoll, Forsk has been known for its capability to deliver tailored and turn-key radio planning and optimisation environments based on Atoll.

To help operators streamline their radio planning and optimisation processes, Forsk provides a complete range of implementation services, including integration with existing IT infrastructure, automation, as well as data migration, installation, and training services.

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Powerful Radio Planning& Optimisation Platform

Combined with one or several technology modules, Atoll Core delivers the general features shared by all Atoll modules, integration and automation modules, and 3rd party products. Based on an object-oriented architecture speci�cally designed for radio planning and optimisation, Atoll Core is a native 64-bit scalable platform that supports large-scale projects in a user friendly and easy-to-administrate environment.

The Atoll platform enables integrating live network data into the planning and optimisation process, allowing users to combine predicted and real network data. Supported data include CW measurements, drive test data, interference matrices, and live network data. Its automation and integration capabilities allow Atoll to be used to implement SON use cases as automated planning and optimisation tasks.

The Atoll platform has been designed to handle extremely large amounts of data involved in the radio planning process: site and network database, geographic data, path loss matrices, CW measurements and drive test data, as well as KPIs and UE/MDT traces. Atoll includes advanced data management, processing and display techniques to support the higher order of magnitude in data volume that comes with real-network data such as UE and MDT traces.

About usForsk is an independent software company providing operators and vendors with wireless network design and optimisation products. Atoll, Forsk’s �agship product, is 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation software that allows operators to streamline planning and optimisation activities by combining predictions and live network data. With more than 6500 active licenses installed with 450+ customers in 115 countries, Atoll has become the industry standard for wireless network design and optimisation

Forsk distributes and supports Atoll directly from o�ces and technical support centres in France, USA, and China as well as through a worldwide network of distributors and partners.

Forsk at your sideSince the �rst release of Atoll, Forsk has been known for its capability to deliver tailored and turn-key radio planning and optimisation environments based on Atoll.

To help operators streamline their radio planning and optimisation processes, Forsk provides a complete range of implementation services, including integration with existing IT infrastructure, automation, as well as data migration, installation, and training services.

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• Head Office

7, rue des Briquetiers31700 Blagnac - FranceTel: +33 562 747 210Fax: +33 562 747 211

• US Office

200 South Wacker Drive - Suite 3100Chicago, IL 60606 - USATel: +1 312 674 4800Fax: +1 312 674 4847

• China Office

Suite 302, 3/F, West Tower, Jiadu Commercial Building,N°.66 Jianzhong Road, Tianhe Hi-Tech Industrial ZoneGuangzhou, 510665 P.R. of ChinaTel: +86 20 8553 8938 Fax: +86 20 8553 8285

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