Ericsson Wins Indonesian Softswitch Contract
Ericsson has been chosen by Indonesian operator Telkomsel) for its Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS), including the new MSC Server Blade Cluster. The solution will provide a common core network platform for both GSM and WCDMA technology and boost Telkomsel's network capacity, performance and coverage.
The MSC Server Blade Cluster provides ultra-high capacity, supporting up to 8 million subscribers with only two cabinets. Ericsson says that this reduces space requirements by up to 90 percent and energy consumption by up to 60 percent compared with Ericsson's standard MSC-Servers, which already lead the market for efficient use of power and space.
This is one of the biggest softswitch network modernizations in Asia Pacific and under the three-year agreement Ericsson will also provide services including network deployment and integration.
Muhammad Iswan, Vice President Procurement & Logistics Telkomsel says: "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Ericsson in ensuring smooth migration of our network. This will enable us to secure network evolution while constantly maintaining service and quality, it also will extend Telkomsel's footprint to address the ever-increasing need for mobile communications. "
No financial details were provided.
Posted to the site on 12th May 2008
