Next-generation telecommunications network management from CCL

Cambridge Consultants Limited (CCL®) has combined its expertise in telecommunications and intelligent routing to provide a system for routing circuits in Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) networks.

In an increasingly competitive market, telecommunication companies need to make better use of their SDH networks. CCL's new circuit router uses an intelligent algorithm to choose the best paths, resulting in improved customer service and increased revenue for the operator.

Current path and circuit managers are quite basic, and often route calls simply by choosing the shortest path between two nodes. This does not always make the best use of the network, or give the best match with customer requirements. Customers, for instance, want a route path that gives them the best service, while network operators want a path that makes optimal use of resources and that avoids restricting future routing options.

CCL's router uses an advanced algorithm to find the path that best meets these often conflicting requirements. It works to maximise availability to customers, while minimising latency and restoration time. For the operator, the router can minimise the extent of reconfiguring nodes and unnecessary fragmentation of resources. It will use resources efficiently by reserving protected lines for customers who want (and pay for) them, and by choosing routes that do not limit future routing options.

CCL's routing tool uses proprietary algorithms developed on previous route planning work to cope with the multiple, non-overlapping goals that arise in network route planning. CCL's intention is twofold: firstly, to use this technology to allow manufacturers to differentiate their management capabilities and exploit the distinguishing features of their hardware and software; secondly, to allow operators to make efficient use of their SDH networks, thus generating more revenue.

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Cambridge Consultants develops breakthrough products, creates and licenses intellectual property, and provides business consultancy in technology critical issues for clients worldwide. For over 50 years, the company has been helping its clients turn business opportunities into commercial successes, whether they are launching first-to-market products, entering new markets or expanding existing markets through the introduction of new technologies. With a team of over 300 engineers, designers, scientists and consultants, in offices in Cambridge (UK) and Boston (USA), Cambridge Consultants offers solutions across a diverse range of industries including medical technology, industrial and consumer products, transport, energy, cleantech and wireless communications.

Created by three Cambridge graduates in 1960, the company has grown into a leading technology business, renowned worldwide for its ability to solve technical problems and provide innovative, practical solutions to commercial issues. In 2009, the company was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, and in 2011 was awarded a second Queen's Award, this time for Innovation. For more information visit: www.CambridgeConsultants.com

Cambridge Consultants is part of Altran, global leader in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting. Altran supports companies in the creation and development of their new products and services. For thirty years, the Group has been providing services to key players in the fields of Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Railways, Finance, Healthcare, and Telecoms. Present at every stage of project development from new-technology strategic planning through to manufacturing, Altran is able to capitalise on its expertise in four key domains: Product Lifecycle Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering & Embedded Systems and IT Systems. With a global network of 17,000 collaborators (including 15,000 consultants) and 500 major clients throughout the world, the Group reported sales of €1,420m in 2011. More info: www.altran.com

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