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
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
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
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