Actix, a provider of network status management and mobile radio network optimization, has announced that it joined Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance.

 

The Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance currently consists of 59 world global network operators, technology vendors and universities.

 

The network operators represent more than half of all mobile phone users worldwide and technology vendors represent more than 90 percent of implemented mobile wireless infrastructure.

 

The key objective of the alliance is to provide a platform for innovation for mobile broadband communications that enables an exceptional mobile user experience. This includes cost effective and user-friendly services and a range of end-user devices like mobile phones and embedded mobile devices for laptops, consumer electronics and game consoles.

 

Actix (News - Alert) officials said that the company as a member will contribute expertise in radio access networks optimization to the alliance’s operational efficiency projects and participate in defining requirements and developing use-cases for “Self-Optimizing Networks” for next generation networks.

 

“Self-Optimizing Networks are a key part in the future proofing of network reliability and operational efficiency,” said Dr. Peter Meissner, operating office of the NGMN Alliance, in a statement. “NGMN is glad to have Actix on board to help us to achieve our challenging objectives in this area and to make the vision of next-generation mobile networks a reality.”

 

Alex Hawker (News - Alert), Actix’s chief executive officer, said that the company’s vision has long included the full automation of RAN optimization processes and today the company is at the stage where it not only is building centralized SON nodes for LTE (News - Alert) but also adapting the SON concept for legacy 2G and 3G networks.

 

“Our membership with the NGMN Alliance is a great opportunity to bring our ‘operational SON’ capabilities to bear as a key initiating technology in the automation process leading to full SON,” Hawker said.

 

He said that with RAN experts and a long line of mobile industry customers the company is now also focusing on using its expertise to help cement the standards for future networks, and the company is absolutely delighted to have been invited to participate in the NGMN’s activities.