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KPIs in UMTS+HSPA

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Who Should Attend?

The main target group of this training is network operator staff involved in the optimisation of UMTS + HSPA networks or improving networkperformance, as well as system vendors involved in second and third level troubleshooting activities.


Course Content

  1. UMTS Network.
    • Quality in UMTS Networks.
    • UMTS Evolution.
    • UMTS Protocols.
    • Performance Data.
    • Key Performance Indicators.
  2. Call/Connection Analyses.
    • Service Concept, Call Establishment, and Call Release.
    • PS Traffic in UTRAN and Examples of practical protocol trace.
    • NAS Procedures.
  3. Mobility.
    • Handover Types and Measurements.
    • Soft and Hard Handover.
    • SRNC Relocation
    • HO Parameter Verification.
  4. Quality.
    • Resources in UTRAN.
    • ATM, Throughput measurements, and Radio Measurements.
    • Codes, Quality, and Load-related KPI.
    • Air Interface Quality and Load Verification.
  5. HSPA.
    • General Aspects; HSDPA and HSUPA.
    • Examples of practical protocol trace.
  6. Optimizing UTRAN.
    • General Aspects.
    • Idle Mode.
    • Connected Mode.
    • Interworking with GSM.
    • Site Configuration Analysis.
    • HCS.

Course Objectives

This course provides guidance on how to measure and optimise end-to-end network performance, service quality and the customer experience of UMTS + HSPA networks, with the main focus on UTRAN.Important KPIs to measure performance in the UTRAN are introduced and evaluated. The course contains a planning part, in which specific parameter settings and setting combinations which influence the system operation are discussed. The course also contains a section of practical application, in which call flow examples based on protocol traces are analyzed.

 

Prerequisites

Participants should have a good knowledge of UMTS and HSPA air interface and planning concepts.

 

Training Structure

Three-day training divided into logical sessions.

 

Methodology

Instructor-led training.

The course covers all the impacted areas.

Ms. Gratia Scanteie, Vodafone, RO

Professional, high-quality trainer.

Mr. Gagik Shatveryan, Vivacell

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

Mr. Shukhrat Khaydar, UCell

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

This course will be very useful in my daily work.

Mr. Leopoldino Ferreira, Unitel Angola

Very well organized training programmes.

Mr. Mihnea Teodorescu, Cosmote, RO

Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

Mr. Tarvo Jammer, Elisa Estonia

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

More than excellent course!

Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

The best training ever.

Mr. Timur Zagretdinov, MTT Russia

Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

Mr. Evgeniy Dmitriev, Astelit Ukraine

Highly professional trainer with lots of practical experience. Friendly and open.

Ms. Olga Rudnicka, Tele2 Latvia

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

The whole course was very valuable.

Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

A clear picture of GSM switching and signalling.

Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.

Mr. Ashish Shrestha, NCell Nepal

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

Very effective training methods.

Ms. Erjona Xhemali, AMC Albania

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

I am very impressed with the trainer's knowledge and experience.

Mr. Mouin Al Saghir, Vivacell

The training is completely excellent.

Mr. Philipp Korostelev, Beeline Moscow

Excellent exercises!

Mr. Muhammad Ali, Mobilink Pakistan

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

Ms. Ledia Meici, AMC Albania

Perfect course.

Mr. Arseniy Mazanik, Beeline Russia

Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.