Subscriber-specific service

Building new services on the top of the existing network

New subscriber-specific services can be implemented on the top of the existing network and thus keep the old products and services beside. The existing customer database and the billing software are integrated to the implementation of the new services. Similarly, all existing system parts and information can be utilized as modular building blocks. The required new blocks are SNE (Staselog Network Equalizer) and an integration software. The integration software gathers information from the system, processes information and makes decisions, and finally, distributes new information in the system, including SNE. The interface to the SNE is in XML format, which enables easy system integration.

Increasing productivity by automatization

All system operations related to the broadband business can be integrated and automatized. For example, a subscriber could be able to subscribe a broadband connection, to modify the subscription, and to terminate the subscription on-line in the network as a self service using a browser. One could also select and activate operator's or third-party services with the same browser. The web interface can be embeded to the integration software unless there already is a web server that can be modified to serve this purpose.

Similarly, the integration software can authenticate a subscriber and track the current IP adress using the DHCP server and other system facilities. It also processes the subscribers' requests and makes the corresponding modifications in the system, including the configuration of SNE. The integration software reports to the system supervisor and notifies the subscriber regarding the modifications. The messages can be send via SMS in case the subscription is terminated or the subscriber is isolated from others due to viruses or other similar problems. SNE provides the integration software with traffic statistics and receives new configurations for traffic management.