Telecom appoints Analysys Mason to carry out XT review
Telecom has today appointed Analysys Mason to conduct its independent review of the XT mobile network.
Telecom has today appointed Analysys Mason to conduct its independent review of the XT mobile network.
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The Analysys Mason Group (AMG) is a highly respected UK-based international consultancy specialising in telecommunications, technology and media and bring world’s best practice around design, build and operations of mobile networks.
Seven specialists coming to NZ
AMG are bringing a multi-disciplined team of up to seven specialists who have in depth knowledge of the design, planning and operation of 3G and IP networks from a range of technology suppliers. Their consultants were hand-picked for their knowledge of radio, core, and transport networks and their understanding of operational processes, Telecom said in a statement.
AMG are often called on to undertake similar in-life network reviews for a range of clients, said Telecom.
Even as the review process was being announced, a fresh wave of problems hit XT today, as an attempt to make the network more robust went awry.
Within eight weeks
The review will commence next week and cover the design, build and operation of the XT mobile network. It is expected to be complete within eight weeks.
Telecom has pledged to make the report's recommendation's public.
Alcatel-Lucent involved
During the review Analysys Mason will be engaging with Telecom staff, customers and Alcatel-Lucent, the company that engineered the XT network, Telecom said.
Rajeev Singh-Molares, President Asia Pacific of Alcatel-Lucent, said today:
“Resolving the XT Network problems in New Zealand is the single most important operational matter in the world for Alcatel-Lucent right now, our entire Executive and Senior Engineering team, including Global Chief Executive Ben Verwaayen are involved.
“We apologise to the customers of Telecom New Zealand. The full resources of our global business are available to address these problems – we will do whatever it takes.”
NBR staff
Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Thu, 18 Feb 2010
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Telecom appoints Analysys Mason to carry out XT review
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