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Agenda
Overview
Benefits Value Monitoring Options
Additional Services
Questions
Overview
Customer Network Operations Center (CNOC)
Full-time or Part-time Network Surveillance Data Communication Network Engineering Support for Converged Networks Database Backups Network Management System Administration Provisioning Services Disaster Recovery Support Back-up of Customers NOC Out-tasking of Network Management Functions Customized Remote Dispatch and Escalation Procedures Service Level Agreements Project Management of NOC service to ensure a turn-key implementation
Key Benefits
Reduces Costs - Staffing, Facility and Equipment Efficiencies Increases Network Reliability / Reduces Network Interruptions Maximizes Network Efficiency and Performance Helps Maintain Carrier-class availability Single Point of Contact for Network Issues Allows Customers to Maintain Focus on Core Competencies Provides Services in the Event of Emergencies Fixed Cost of Operations Helps Ensure SLAs are being met
Value Proposition
Alcatel CNOC vs. Customer operated NOC
XYZ Networks has a mid-size network consisting of switching, transmission and access equipment.
Costs for Customer to build and staff a NOC, not including facility costs (eg. office space, electricity, etc) - (one year)
NOC construction in existing space Network Management systems Staff for 24x7x365 operation - per year (recurring) Communication lines (recurring) Total $275,000 $152,000 $1,200,000 $46,000 $1,673,000
Value Proposition
Alcatel CNOC vs. Customer operated NOC
A minimum of 12-14 engineers are required to staff a 24x7x365 operation, regardless of the actual working effort performed in the support of the network. Alcatel CNOC offers savings by sharing both personnel and facility resources. The customer only pays for a the portion of effort required to support the network rather than for a full-time staff, while still receiving the benefit of 24x7x365 surveillance. The customer only pays for a portion of the facility expenses of the CNOC rather than 100% of lease, electricity, video equipment, etc. expenses. Operational Expenses are fixed for the duration of the contract
Monitoring Options
Full Time / 24x7 Monitoring
Alcatel CNOC performs monitoring and operations for entire network Operations can be performed at Customers site or remotely from the Alcatel CNOC in Plano, TX.
Monitored by Alcatel CNOC
SONET/SDH
ATM Switching TCP/IP Radio TDM DWDM
Monitoring Options
Full Time / 24x7 Monitoring
Alcatel CNOC performs monitoring and operations for certain equipment, the Customer NOC monitors the rest. The CNOC can assist customers in this scenario by monitoring newly deployed equipment or by monitoring one aspect of the network while the customer focuses on another.
Monitored by Alcatel CNOC
SONET/SDH
ATM Switching TCP/IP Radio
Monitored by Customer NOC
TDM DWDM
Monitoring Options
After Hours Monitoring
Alcatel CNOC performs monitoring and operations for entire network or a portion of the network outside of normal business hours Customer saves money by reducing staff expenses for night and weekend shifts.
Monitored by Alcatel CNOC (nights/weekends)
SONET/SDH
ATM Switching TCP/IP TDM
Radio
DWDM
Monitoring Options
Backup / Emergency Monitoring
Alcatel CNOC acts as either a hot or cold standby to assume operations in the event of emergency or planned outage. NMS Backups Alternate communications Verification and drills Customer gains a cost-effective disaster recovery plan.
Monitored by Alcatel CNOC (Hot-Standby) Monitored by Customer NOC (Full Time)
Radio
DWDM
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Additional Services
Provisioning
Network Element Configuration Circuit design and activation
Upgrade Support
Verification of new software and hardware loads
Migration Support
Central coordination and verification of circuit cut-over between facilities
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Service Scenarios
A Customer is deploying new equipment in the network to support critical new services, but doesnt have the staff or expertise to manage the new service domain.
The Alcatel CNOC can manage the new equipment during deployment, allowing the Customer to focus on existing business. Once the new network is complete, Alcatel can transfer operations to the Customer on a manageable timetable.
A Customer needs to cut its operational expenses, but still wants to maintain control of its network.
The Alcatel CNOC can manage an equipment or service domain of the existing network. Customized operational procedures enable Alcatel to work closely with the Customer, ensuring that SLA and quality levels are met.
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Service Scenarios
A Customer already has a functional NOC, but needs disaster protection.
The Alcatel CNOC can provide cost-effective disaster protection through Emergency Monitoring services, circuit diversity, offsite management systems and backups.
A Customer is migrating its existing services from a 3rd party network provider to its own facilities.
The Alcatel CNOC can support this migration by coordinating and monitoring the circuit transition activities and cut-over plan to ensure that service is maintained.
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Questions?
Email: Professional.Services@ind.alcatel.com
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