Written by: Jan Insulander

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Ericsson envisions a new, robust, broadband multiservice network infrastructure which is based on new packet-switching and routing technologies and has been designed for real-time services. The infrastructure has been developed to support the business models of operators who embrace the new world of mobile and fixed broadband Internet. According to this definition, ENGINE is more than a set of technologies. It is a promise of a complete relationship with the operator (this is how Ericsson builds customer relationships and demonstrates its commitment to customer success); complete solutions (this is how Ericsson approaches and executes system integration and delivers other customer services); and a step-by-step technology roadmap (this is how Ericsson pragmatically provides products, through a step-by-step progression toward all-IP networks with fixed/mobile synergies).

The ENGINE family of products and services comprises a wide variety of next-generation network solutions. In particular, the ENGINE Integral Network solution offers the tools that are needed to implement packet-based multiservice networks. To round out the offering, Ericsson provides a comprehensive and efficient telecom management solution for ENGINE Integral Network. The solution includes the multiservice network operations support system (MN-OSS), network management and service assurance (NM&SA), and customer management and service provisioning.

The author describes the telecom management solution, showing how it facilitates the running of an ENGINE Integral Network and thus fits into a complete next-generation network scenario.

[First published in Ericsson Review no. 03, 2001]