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TEMS™ NEWS

3rD Issue, Q3/4 2009

In thIs Issue:

Introducing teMs Pocket 8.0 – the handheld monitoring solution for CDMA ▪ p. 2

teMs Automatic introduces a new generation of autonomous test units ▪ p. 6

Polish operator experiences the value of teMs Automatic ▪ p. 7

teMs Investigation 10.1 rolls out diverse selection of enhancements ▪ p. 8

TEMS Discovery –

CHART YOUR OWN COURSE ▪ p. 4

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Introducing teMs™ Pocket 8.0 –

the hAnDhelD MonItorIng solutIon for CDMABased on the HTC Touch Pro smartphone, TEMS Pocket 8.0

Professional CDMA is the first handheld testing device

with touch navigation for 1xEV-DO (CDMA) 850/1900

MHz networks. It is ideal for CDMA operators who want to

gather volumes of RF network performance data.

the tool gives users:n An accurate realtime view of network qualityn Access to data in every corner of the networkn A way to capture and post-process information

on a standalone basis or in conjunction with other

teMs products n effortless data sharing throughout the organization

the htC touch Pro provides a modern, intuitive user

interface for easy, convenient CDMA testing. the phone’s

advanced touch-screen features, unique finger navigation,

and oversized display enable seamless movement between

screens. With 16 gB of internal storage plus gPs function-

ality, the htC touch Pro amply supports teMs Pocket.

teMs Pocket 8.0 Professional CDMA delivers a robust

array of capabilities:n Measurements can be recorded and stored in

logfiles like those employed by teMs™ Automatic

and teMs™ Investigation. Previously recorded log-

files can be replayed for on-site troubleshooting.n Dynamic command sequences perform consistent

measurements while saving logged data on the

device. services can include voice, Ping, httP, and

ftP upload/download.

n Data views show extensive eV-Do and CDMA 1x

data as well as combined information and graphs

of selected elements. n graph views render user-selected textual data and

line charts side by side. this instantly interpretable

information shows how radio parameters vary

over time. n Map views allow the user to look at selected infor-

mation elements and cell sites from a geographical

perspective.n Cell ID data is presented in both idle and connected

modes for CDMA and eV-Do. n Import/export settings make it easy to move

precise settings between devices, with minimum

configuration required. n Passive mode measurements are taken during the

phone user’s own voice calls and httP sessions

without setting up calls and sessions specifically for

testing. this non-intrusive method automatically

captures real problems experienced by real users. n Positioning can be performed with the gPs built

into the handset or by connecting to an external

Bluetooth® gPs.

A powerful monitoring tool built into everyday phones

expands opportunities for engineers and technicians to

detect, document, and solve network problems.

like all teMs Pocket versions, teMs Pocket 8.0

Professional CDMA can be integrated with other teMs tools

to form a complete network monitoring solution. ¨

Visit the Ascom website to see an overview of

TEMS Pocket 8.0 CDMA. (Flash Player required).

TEMS Pocket is a network testing device built into a commercial phone. Available in an

array of configurations, it works both as a convenient monitoring tool and as a handset

for everyday use. TEMS Pocket’s small size makes it uniquely effective in pedestrian and

in-building areas where traditional testing solutions are impractical. Network data can

be collected discreetly and monitored right away or processed later.

Two new versions are now available. TEMS Pocket 8.0 Professional CDMA, installed

on the HTC Touch Pro™, introduces a powerful way to monitor CDMA networks. TEMS

Pocket 7.2, on the Sony Ericsson W995 platform, offers fresh features including a scan

mode and alternate upload via WiFi.

htC touch Pro W995

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Building on the success of TEMS Pocket for the Sony

Ericsson C905, TEMS Pocket 7.2 for the Sony Ericsson

w995 line introduces a diverse set of enhancements, in-

cluding a scan mode option, command sequence improve-

ments, and an alternate data-upload method via wiFi.

teMs Pocket 7.2 is installed on the W995, W995a, and

W995 eDge, all with brilliant displays, superior data han-

dling, and outstanding audio quality. Key components of

the W995 advance teMs Pocket’s flexibility as a go-any-

where air-interface testing tool. n the 8.1-megapixel camera can capture detailed

drawings of interior floor plans, improving and

simplifying indoor measurements. n An integrated gPs with fast time to first fix aided

by A-gPs gives detailed positioning for presenta-

tion of map data.n the W995 makes it possible to utilize the superior

audio quality offered by AMr-WB while obtain-

ing an overview of the audio quality that can be

achieved with the new codecs.n the W995 and W995a models support hsPA

technology, enabling teMs Pocket 7.2 to both

measure and utilize the extended uplink capacity.

the teMs Pocket 7.2 Professional package offers a

scan mode option that can be used to visualize adjacent

networks at any location. users simply set the device to

scan mode and perform the scan. Information about the

surrounding area is shown in the phone’s display.

the tool’s new configuration makes the command se-

quence more flexible and introduces additional services. It

combines voice, video, idle, ftP, and with this release, httP and

streaming, into a sequence of test cases. teMs Pocket becomes

a data collection probe that achieves consistent testing with

minimal effort. the user starts a script and the phone mimics

user patterns in the performance of various services.

Built-in Wifi capabilities enable the user to execute even

more effective over-the-air data uploads with an alternate

data upload channel that is fast, easy, and inexpensive. the

user activates the Wifi and registers to the network from

any location. As soon as the user enters a Wifi area, teMs

Pocket detects it, makes a connection, and uploads all

collected logfiles to a selected ftP server with no user

interaction required.

one teMs Pocket 7.2 package supports only gsM

networks, ensuring that operators who have not deployed

WCDMA have a solution that fits their needs. ¨

TEMS POCKET 7.2 PACKAGES

Sony Ericsson w995Classic/Professional/remote/PremiumWCDMA/hsPA 900/2100 Mhz Quad-band gsM/gPrs/eDge 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz

Sony Ericsson w995aClassic/Professional/remote/PremiumWCDMA/hsPA 850/1900/2100 Mhz Quad-band gsM/gPrs/eDge 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz

Sony Ericsson w995 EDGEClassic/ProfessionalQuad-band gsM/gPrs/eDge 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz

NEW SONY ERiCSSON plATfORMS, NEW fEATURES fOR TEMS™ pOCkET 7.2

Combining the usability advantages of two popular handsets with expanded monitoring features, the two new versions make the TEMS Pocket product line more versatile than ever.

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TEMS™ Discovery –

CHART YOUR OWN COURSE

Post-process data your way

teMs Discovery is characterized by a level of flexibil-

ity and usability that is unmatched by any competitor’s

product. operators can use the simple, intuitive interface to

customize nearly every aspect of the solution to fit their

own ways of working. In effect, this embeds the user’s own

expertise and experience into the product, making it an in-

valuable aid in increasing efficiency. It is a full-service post-

processing solution, featuring powerful and flexible data

extraction, presentation, visualization, and reporting capa-

bilities for the purposes of benchmarking, troubleshooting,

and root cause analysis.

Find network problems

teMs Discovery allows engineers to easily assess wire-

less performance and quickly pinpoint network problems in

a way that is tailored to their own best practices. using

teMs Discovery makes it easy to find answers about net-

work performance issues: what, where, why, and how to

resolve.

teMs Discovery supports network troubleshooting through

its powerful analysis functionality, Missing neighbor Alerts,

various critical rf condition alerts, and graphical editing of

neighbor lists. Data is displayed in maps, charts and tables.

using teMs Discovery to find network problems is

easy because the solution supports efficient data handling.

It can process large volumes of data with low memory de-

mand. It supports multi-thread background data processing

as well as multi-computer distributed processing. users

have various options for selective data import, and effi-

ciency is further enhanced through the smart merge of

“fragmented” files, direct reading of zipped files, and group

attribute editing during import.

the newest product in the teMs portfolio, teMs Discovery

is a revolutionary solution for post-processing air interface

measurement data.

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Define your own ways of working

With teMs Discovery, the user has the flexibility to

configure a wide range of items, from simple view layouts

to sophisticated report templates and user-defined Key

Performance Indicators (KPIs). Although teMs Discovery

includes a comprehensive range of pre-defined scripts and

reports, its support for quick, simple, personalized scripting

means that users are not confined to the metrics defined

within the tool. teMs Discovery’s script Builder includes a

number of features to enhance efficiency, including on-

demand data extraction, intuitive drag-and-drop access to

all metrics and all Information elements in layer 3 mes-

sages, and generation of any metrics, events, or filtering

criteria, and the embedding of proprietary algorithms for

standardization across the organization.

the script Builder application allows users to easily

define their own events or alerts, or derive custom metrics

(such as event counters, time delays, or composite metrics)

based on these decoded information elements. these pro-

prietary algorithms can be embedded into teMs Discovery’s

scripts and shared with peers for standardization across the

organization.

In a similar way, the report Builder enables the user to cre-

ate specific, tailored reports. All teMs Discovery events and

metrics can be selected for reporting, including the full array

of statistical attributes. the report Builder supports all

Microsoft® excel functions, such as formulas, equations,

styles, and charting; teMs Discovery data can be dragged

and dropped to any desired cells. the report Builder also

supports data filtering per any file or device attributes. for

example, filtering by operator can be used for benchmarking

reports, and filtering by date can support trending. the

report Builder can be used to create templates or specific

one-time reports.

Explore the possibilities

A multi-technology solution, teMs Discovery supports

cdma2000, 1xeV-Do, gsM/gPrs/eDge, WCDMA, hsDPA/

hsuPA, tD-sCDMA, WiMAX, and lte in one integrated plat-

form, enabling truly seamless inter-rAt analysis, multi-rAt

benchmarking, and easy evolution into any emerging tech-

nologies. As the most advanced, flexible product available,

teMs Discovery allows users to chart their own course when

it comes to processing and reporting air interface measure-

ment data. ¨

uPCoMIng teMs eVents:

November

9-12, teMs Workshop - Khabarovsk, russia

16, teMs Workshop - Kolkata, India

17-19, teMs Workshop - Minsk, Belarus

24-27, teMs Workshop - Kiev, ukraine

February

15-18, Mobile World Congress - Barcelona, spain

March

23-25, Convergence India 2010 - new Delhi, India

23-25, CtIA Wireless 2010 - las Vegas, usA

neW releAses:

teMs CellPlanner 9.0

teMs Pocket 7.2

neW PAtChes:

teMs Investigation 10.0.3

teMs Visualization 6.1.1

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TEMS™ Automatic 8.0 introduces a

NEW gENERATiON Of AUTONOMOUS TEST UNiTS

In TEMS Automatic 8.0, the RTU (remote test unit) replaces

the MTU (mobile test unit) as the product’s advanced

autonomous and fully remotely controlled test device.

This new HSPA+ capable unit incorporates Ericsson’s

F3607gw and support for the Sierra wireless MC8700 (see

below) mobile broadband modules. These modules provide

support for HSPA+, AMR-wB, and wCDMA 900 MHz testing

capabilities, in addition to the already wide range of

technology-related testing capabilities.

the ericsson f3607gw device supports service performance

testing across a wide spectrum of content:n Voice, including PesQ – AMr-WB-capablen ftP get/Put, including tCP-hsn httP, browsing and downloadn Video streaming/Mobile tV, including VsQI – supports DirectAccess and WAP accessn WAP 1.X and 2.0n Ping, ICMPn MMs, end-to-endn sMs, end-to-end

In addition, support for on-demand, high-performance

gsM and WCDMA scanning capabilities is available in the

ericsson f3607gw module residing in the rtu.

teMs Automatic 8.0 also introduces a transceiver test

unit (ttu) with evolved hsPA capability. the ttu features

the sierra Wireless MC8700 PCI express card, offering ex-

ceptional download and upload speeds. technologies the

unit supports include:n gsM/gPrs/eDge – 850/900/1800/1900 Mhzn WCDMA r99/hsPA+ – 850/900/1900/2100 Mhzn hsDPA/hsPA+ – Category 14 (21.1 Mbps)n hsuPA – Category 6 (5.76 Mbps)

the new release also supports high-performance scanning

with the teMs Automatic sru (scanning receiver unit), an

external gsM and WCDMA scanner based on an ericsson

f3607gw module, for continuous scanning of radio networks.

the rtu also supports the PCtel eX scanner.

Data can be uploaded using any of the measurement

devices (internal or ttu), or via ethernet for fixed units.

Possible teMs Automatic 8.0 configurations:1. one rtu 2. one rtu and one ttu3. one rtu, one ttu, and one sru4. one rtu, one ttu, and one PCtel eX scanner5. one rtu and one sru6. one rtu and two srus7. one rtu and one PCtel eX scanner

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teMs Automatic 8.0 also offers enhancements for:n More-efficient fleet management, by using sMs as

means of communicating with/controlling the test

unitsn enhanced service performance monitoring capa-

bilities with support for snMP alarm interfacen support for teMs Pocket remote 7.2 (seMC W995)

To come in TEMS Automatic 8.1

the next release of teMs Automatic will provide sup-

port for up to three measurement devices in one test unit,

as well as enhanced testing capabilities. Also, a dedicated

upload device will be available for data upload on mobile

network modems and Wifi. eight sIM slots will be accessible

via any of the internal measurement devices. ¨

Polkomtel S.A., one of four main mobile

telephony operators in Poland, had a di-

lemma. Due to the great saturation of the

mobile telephony services market, they

had to find innovative ways to beat their

competition on network and service quality

and performance. To address this challenge,

they formed a unit within the company ded-

icated to network and service quality. With

the staff in place, they then had to find the

best tools for the job.

They knew exactly where to look.

Polkomtel has a long, positive history

of using teMs Investigation, and knew that

the product always meets expectations.

When it came time to trial a solution for

benchmarking and analyzing 3g and 2g

services, they relied on that long-standing

good experience and relationship to select

teMs Automatic.

the trial was successful. As a result,

Polkomtel chose to purchase the teMs

Automatic system in order to use it for their

nationwide benchmarking measurements

across all of Poland.

Jacek godzisz, service Quality specialist

from Polkomtel discussed the reasons for

their selection. “the main benefit of having

teMs Automatic is that we can make a lot

of tests and measurements which can be

controlled remotely,” godzisz said. “We can

put Mtus into cars, trains, or in stationary

places like offices.”

Polkomtel’s nationwide drive-test uti-

lizing teMs Automatic began in March 2009.

teMs assisted with the preparation, configu-

ration, and operation of the teMs Automatic

system before this wide-ranging measure-

ment project.

the successful relationship between

teMs and Polkomtel began with teMs In-

vestigation, and now includes teMs Auto-

matic. godzisz is positive about working

with teMs offerings, both now and in the

future: “It can meet our expectations and

can help us in future measurements.” ¨

As one of four main mobile telephony

operators in Poland, Polkomtel s.A. has

pioneered innovative gsM-technology-

based services on the Polish market.

Among other notable achievements, it

was the first Polish company to offer

MMs messaging, voice-based access

to text messages (sMs), and gPrs and

eDge based data transmission services.

In september 2004 Polkomtel’s Plus di-

vision was the first operator in Poland

to launch 3g mobile telephony services

including uMts.

Functional enhancements

Call-based analysis – In most cases, network problems

can be understood by analyzing information based on calls

and sessions only, rather than samples. this can provide a

more efficient way of performing the sometimes very te-

dious and time-consuming troubleshooting and analysis

tasks.

the teMs Automatic system processes call information

into a comprehensive summary/statistics format on a per-

call basis. the user can then easily view the call summary/

statistics and quickly identify the causes of problems.

If a more detailed (sample based) analysis is required,

specific calls can be reprocessed into the database for fur-

ther investigation.

Test from a user’s perspective – It is possible to mix

multiple Ps services and service types within a single PDP

context activation. this allows testing that imitates user be-

havior with regard to service sequences as well as variations

in pauses – random or fixed delays – between services.

pOliSH OpERATOR ExpERiENCES THE vAlUE Of TEMS™ AUTOMATiC

By lisa sigler

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New terminals and equipment

n sony ericsson W995, W995a, and W995

eDge enhancements

– Mru (Mobile receiving unit)

– scanner only

– external antenna option

n new PCtel scanners

– PCtel eX mini tD 2000

– PCtel eX tD 2000 gsM 900/1800

n gPs

– garmin usB protocol

HSPA/WCDMA, LTE, CDMA, and TD-SCDMA

features

Information elements for hsPA/WCDMA

n MIMo-related Information elements

n Information elements for dual-antenna

devices

n AMr reporting for Qualcomm devices

n rAt and band lock for option cards

LTE cell file advances

n support for lte cell files (.xml)

– Map presentation including serving cell

indication

– Cell names and cell distances in analysis

windows, as well as missing neighbor

events

n lte Information elements presented in the

report generator enable statistical analysis

and problem location.

Improved visibility for CDMA

n Additional Information elements for CDMA

– Data collection and route Analysis

nCDMA scanner Information elements in

report generator (htMl)

n CDMA narrowband interference scanning

Extensive TD-SCDMA enhancements

n support for PCtel eX tD-sCDMA scanners

– tD-sCDMA 2000 Mhz (Band 34)

– tD-sCDMA 2000 Mhz (Band 34) and gsM

900/1800

n Increased number of Information elements

and events

– Physical channel monitor

n support for tD-sCDMA cell file (.xml)

– Map presentation including serving cell

indications

– Cell names and cell distance in analysis

windows

– Missing neighbor event

ntD-sCDMA scanner Information elements in

report generator (htMl)

– statistical analysis and problem location

File transfer

ftP upload makes logfile handling more efficient.

n Automatic transfer of logfiles to ftP server

– simplifies ways of working and reduces

lead times

– Quick access to logfiles for complete

organization

n ftP upload workflow

– file transfer window

– specify or load ftP server settings

– Automatic or manual file transfer

n logfiles compressed

– Minimize volume of data to upload

With these enhancements, teMs Investigation

continues to be the right choice for operators

worldwide. ¨

TEMS™ iNvESTigATiON 10.1 ROllS OUT DivERSE SElECTiON

Of ENHANCEMENTS

The broad array of advances in TEMS Investigation

10.1 incorporates support for new terminals and

equipment, additional data components for key

technologies, and FTP upload for more-efficient

logfile handling. In addition, TEMS Investigation

10.1 introduces service testing via UDP (User

Datagram Protocol), a transport layer protocol

used to transmit streaming data.

Thank you for making TEMS News a success

As of January 1, 2010, the teMs products will

become a part of the new network testing

division within Ascom. that month, the first

issue of the new network testing customer

magazine will head your way. It will contain

the same level of product, technology, and

industry information you have come to

expect from teMs news, but will encompass

the entire network testing portfolio. I hope

you will find it an invaluable resource for

learning about our expanded portfolio and

the new solutions we will be introducing.

You do not need to do anything to

receive the new magazine- your current

subscription will continue as normal.

As this year, and this magazine, draws

to a close, I want to thank you again for

making the teMs portfolio the number one

choice for operators worldwide. We look

forward to serving you even better in the

years to come.

– lisa sigler, editor