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version 3.3
Overview
Atoll is a 64-bit multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation platform that supports wireless
operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design to densification and optimisation.
Atoll includes integrated single RAN multiple RAT network design capabilities for both 3GPP (GSM/UMTS/LTE) and
3GPP2 (CDMA/LTE) technology streams. It provides operators and vendors with a powerful native 64-bit framework
for designing and optimising current and future integrated multi-technology networks. Atoll supports
multi-technology HetNets, small cell planning, and Wi-Fi offloading.
Atoll 3.3 new Live module allows integrating live network measurement data such as KPIs and UE/MDT
(minimisation of drive tests) traces with predictions and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll.
Atolls integration and automation features help operators smoothly automate planning and optimisation
processes through flexible scripting and SOA-based mechanisms. Atoll supports a wide range of implementation
scenarios, from standalone to enterprise-wide server-based configurations.
With more than 6500 active licenses installed with 450+ customers in 115 countries, Atoll has become the industry
standard for radio network planning and optimisation.
Supported Technologies
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
UMTS/HSPA
LTE/LTE-A
CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO
WiMAX
Wi-Fi
TD-SCDMA
Microwave Links
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Highlights
Atoll uniquely combines architectural and functional features that provide operators with a powerful, scalable, and
flexible framework for streamlining their network design and optimisation processes.
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Modular Configuration
Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, GIS features, the propagation modelling engine,
data management services, interfaces, and software development and automation tools. All technology modules
run on top of Atoll Core.
Atoll 3.3 includes a new Live module which allows combining PM data such as KPIs and UE traces (including MDT
traces) with predictions in Atoll and adds open-loop SON capabilities to Atoll. Using the Live module, the Atoll ACP
can integrate KPIs and geolocated UE/MDT traces to drive the optimisation and site selection/configuration
features.
Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive microwave link planning software. It is based on the Atoll Core platform and can
be integrated with Atoll radio-planning configurations. Atoll Microwave version 3.3 includes new nLOS/NLOS
capabilities, in addition to advanced LOS modelling.
Aster is a high-performance propagation model for Atoll that supports macro, micro, and small cell urban
propagation scenarios. Aster includes advanced ray-tracing propagation techniques and combines high accuracy
with superior calculation speed.
CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports all wireless
technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas.
TECHNOLOGIES
GSM/GRPS
EDGE
UMTS/HSPA
LTE/
LTE-A
CDMA2000
1xRTT/EV-DO
TD-SCDMA
WiMAX
Wi-Fi
Microwave
Links
Atoll Core
Live
GSM
UMTS
ATOLL MODULES
LTE
CDMA
TD-SCDMA
WiMAX/BWA
Microwave Links
Measurements
AFP
ACP
ASP
Backhaul Capacity
Planning
Aster
CrossWave
Required
Check our Products pages at www.forsk.com for more details about the Atoll platform and technology modules.
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Live Module
Atoll 3.3 and its new Live module break the traditional barrier between prediction-based and measurement-based
planning and optimisation tools. Atoll 3.3 allows incorporating KPIs and UE/MDT traces in order to combine
predictions with real-world information in a number of Atoll features. By combining measurement-based and
prediction-based approaches, Atoll provides operators with an extended accuracy and scope of use, ultimately
delivering Augmented Planning and Optimisation.
The Live module adds live network data management, processing and display features into the Atoll platform, and
enables measurement-based functionalities in technology and optimisation modules.
KPIs
UE/MDT Traces
Neighbour Planning
Hybrid KPI and prediction-based automatic
neighbour planning (ANR)
KPI-based tuning of black, white, and neighbour lists
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Combined with one or several technology modules, Atoll Core delivers the general features shared by all Atoll
modules, integration and automation modules, and 3rd party products. Based on an object-oriented architecture
specifically designed for radio planning and optimisation, Atoll Core is a native 64-bit scalable platform that
supports large-scale projects in a user friendly and easy-to-administrate environment.
The Atoll platform enables integrating live network data into the planning and optimisation process, allowing users
to combine predicted and real network data. Supported data include CW measurements, drive test data,
interference matrices, and live network data. Its automation and integration capabilities allow Atoll to be used to
implement SON use cases as automated planning and optimisation tasks.
The Atoll platform has been designed to handle extremely large amounts of data involved in the radio planning
process: site and network database, geographic data, path loss matrices, CW measurements and drive test data, as
well as KPIs and UE/MDT traces. Atoll includes advanced data management, processing and display techniques to
support the higher order of magnitude in data volume that comes with real-network data such as UE and MDT
traces.
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About us
Since the first release of Atoll, Forsk has been known for
its capability to deliver tailored and turn-key radio
planning and optimisation environments based on
Atoll.
To help operators streamline their radio planning and
optimisation processes, Forsk provides a complete
range of implementation services, including
integration with existing IT infrastructure, automation,
as well as data migration, installation, and training
services.
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