It is a flexible, multi-access (WiMAX/Wi-Fi) platform for service providers to deliver on revenue objectives and meet their time-to-market deadlines, while requiring minimal integration.

The Connectivity Service Network (CSN) architecture is traditionally comprised of numerous subsystems for functions including AAA, DHCP, prepaid billing, provisioning, customer portal, policy management, captive portal, customer care, service portal and more. These subsystems frequently come from different vendors, which means that operators must invest significant time and money in the procurement and deployment of the network, as well as for ongoing maintenance. Aptilo's CSN System has integrated most typical CSN subsystems into one platform, speeding time-to-market and reducing costs in procurement, integration and overall maintenance.

"By leveraging Aptilo's solid experience of Service Management solutions for Carriers and Service Providers world-wide into the WiMAX arena, Aptilo offers a proven, multi-access cost-effective platform that can grow with the needs of our customers," said Torbjorn Ward, chief executive officer, Aptilo Networks.

The Aptilo WiMAX CSN System is currently deployed in installations such as Wind Telecom (Dominican Republic), CSM (first Mobile WiMAX system in Indonesia) and wi-tribe (Middle East).

Boasting unmatched flexibility, the Aptilo WiMAX CSN System can be used for networks utilizing both WiMAX and Wi-Fi access. The unique multi-access support allows for management of services provided over WiMAX and Wi-Fi networks from within the same platform.

The Aptilo WiMAX CSN System works hand-in-hand with field-proven, feature-rich and highly scalable Aptilo Service Management Platform and Aptilo Service Portal.

It delivers a highly flexible and versatile AAA, policy management and service control solution for Mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi network services, with billing control and support for prepaid data and Voice over IP (VoIP) services. The integrated data and voice services solution provides authentication, authorization and accounting through multiple authentication types and enforces Quality of Service (QoS) through service flow profile parameters for users, devices and services.

Intelligent AAA Proxy functionality in the Aptilo WiMAX CSN System allows service providers to manage interactions with multiple external AAA servers and roaming partners while a large multitude of service offerings and combinations of time-, volume- and price-based subscriber accounts cover required business models.

The Aptilo WiMAX CSN System is fully interoperable with WiMAX-compliant clients and Access Service Network (ASN) nodes such as WiMAX 802.16-2005 based Base Stations, Access Services Network (ASN) Gateways and Mobile IP Home Agents (HA) through standards interfaces defined by the WiMAX Forum. It is an open platform that has demonstrated proven interoperability with several ASN Gateway and HA products from leading WiMAX suppliers.

The Mobile WiMAX AAA and Service Flow capabilities effectively serve smaller installations with only a few thousand users up to large carrier networks. In addition to important pre-integrated functionality for fast and reliable time-to-market, there is a fully flexible modularity and many native interfaces to integrate to additional external functions of choice.

The Aptilo WiMAX CSN System is designed to easily increase capacity, growing as needed with the expansion of the WiMAX network. It can be utilized either via software licenses or as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), with Aptilo hosting the WiMAX CSN System at one of the company's Network Operations Centers (NOCs).

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) option is ideal for service providers looking for a rapid deployment; it also allows for little-to-no system maintenance by the customer's operational staff, since Aptilo handles all system administration allowing the customer to concentrate on management of the broadband service. Additionally, service providers can choose to start with SaaS and then shift to their own operation at a later date. For operators that want to trial a more comprehensive end-to-end WiMAX service environment, Aptilo Networks can offer the Aptilo WiMAX CSN TrialPack™ as a valuable add-on to a radio network trial.

This flexibility offers service providers a cost effective approach that can support rapid WiMAX network installations and/or expansions, and makes Aptilo ideal for growing businesses, large enterprises and emerging market deployments.

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