UMEA, SWEDEN COS Systems is specializing in software to operate broadband networks open for multiple providers delivering services on a shared infrastructure. Nokia is a global leader in fixed and wireless networks and networking technologies for open network architectures, software defined networking and network slicing. After recent integration work the cooperation between the companies is now formalized as COS Systems becomes a Nokia Fixed Networks OSS Connected Partner.
With new types of services emerging, such as telehealth, internet of things and smart services, it is becoming increasingly important to have a network open for multiple providers. Instead of building a proprietary network and trying to produce all the services current and future customers will need, it is attractive to provide a robust infrastructure and then open it up to multiple specialized providers on a wholesale basis.
In 2014 when we established COS Systems in the United States, Open Access was almost unheard of, but in just a few years this has changed dramatically. Especially municipalities are realizing that their best choice is not to become a provider of telecommunications services, but to ensure that this critical infrastructure is in place, just as with other utilities such as roads, water and electricity, says Bjorn Wannman, sales manager at COS Systems.
True Open Access Networks
With COS Systems heritage from Sweden, where their BSS/OSS platform COS Business Engine is used to operate more than a hundred municipal and utility fiber networks, this is not something new. For over a decade COS has enabled True Open Access Networks, where subscribers can access an online marketplace and choose freely between any type of services provided by many competing service providers. The competitive nature of the marketplace brings service innovation, increased quality, and lower prices. This is also where the partnership with Nokia comes into play. For a network deployed using Nokia Fixed Access equipment COS will be able to fully automate the subscribers interaction with the marketplace. As subscribers are managing their services on the marketplace, COS Business Engine will instruct Nokias management and control platform to instantly perform desired changes in the network.
With the tools to simplify business and network operations, COS Systems is able to uniquely meet operator needs for network automation. With this cooperation, operators - regardless of whether they are new or existing players in the market - can easily automate the delivery of high-speed broadband services to their residential and enterprise customers, says Bassam El-Zakhem, vice president, Fixed Networks Americas at Nokia.
Nokias OSS Connected Partner Program
Were excited to be part of Nokias OSS Connected Partner Program. They share our visions about open networks and what we see today is just the beginnings of what will come. Working together with a global leader such as Nokia on current and emerging Software Defined Networking and network slicing technology is thrilling. Network owners and operators working with us will know they are choosing an open and future proof solution, says Isak Finer, CMO and VP North America at COS Systems.
COS Systems has unique understanding and experience in the open type of networks that are becoming increasingly important. By combining the Nokia AMS and Altiplano management and control platforms with the COS Business Engine, operators can more effectively keep up with rapidly changing customer demands. Were happy to welcome COS Systems as OSS Connected Partners, says Bassam El-Zakhem, vice president, Fixed Networks Americas at Nokia.
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