• Core network architecture plan, strategy and roadmap development
• Extensive experience of the capacity planning, design and audit of GSM ,UMTS
• CS planning – Traffic and Signaling e.g. MAP, ISUP, IUS, GN, GI, TCAP etc
• CS Core Network Design – HLD & LLD and Network moderation
• CS POOL Network Optimization
• Core Network Capacity forecasting & up gradation
• Core Network optimization & capacity balancing according to latest utilization trend and subscriber growth

Below activities are involved in CS core nodes installation and commissioning as per OEM guidelines

• Installation and commissioning of MGW,HLR,MSC,GMSC,IN
• Patch cord connection between MGW to DDF
• Software loading on the nodes
• Transmission cable, power cable and power system connectivity
• Card level installation and diagnosis
• Routing table configuration in MSC
• Link configuration between the nodes

Operation and Maintenance management is a critical component of the GSM network. Pyro has been reliable and preferred vendor for managed service operations of operator’s core network. Below set of activities will be performed on the system for a smooth.

• POI related configurations in MSC and MGW
• Performing roaming testing like IR24, IR32, IR35, IR50
• Performing testing in coordination with national and international operators roaming tie-up’s
• Taking regular backups of various nodes & storing in external media
• Conducting regular health check of core nodes
• Reconciliation of MGT’s, SCCPGT’s & CNACLD across all MSCs in coordination with RA
• Planning and augmentation of links & E1s for local Access Networks, NLD & STP’s based on the utilization
• Configurations of LAIGCI for any new Cells & BSCs
• Daily report publishing to client & other management teams internally
• Configurations of new codes as per regularly shared routing matrix
• Troubleshooting and rectification on IN for any prepaid call issues
• Troubleshooting of faults generated in MSC/VLR/MSS/MGW/HLR and escalating to L3 team based on severity
• New BSC definition in MSC and MGW
• Configuring and troubleshooting for MSS and MGW IP link connectivity
• SW and HW upgrades as per the guidelines provided by OEM
• New MSISDN level definitions
• Integrating new nodes with MSC/MSS/MGW like SMSC, IN, HLR, SRBT other VAS nodes and OSS
• Analyzing and rectifying the node health check issues
• Daily KPI analysis corrective methods
• Follow up with other roaming partners for any roaming issues
• Conducting planned activities whenever required in coordination with CR team
• SMSC migration activities
• Inter MSC, BSC, HLR link configuration
• 3G configurations, RNC integration with MSC configurations
• 3G roaming restriction configurations in MSC for restricting of other operators to latch on 3G Network
• Configuring of roaming related data in MSC & HLR
• Coordination with the Data Team (Router Team) for any IP migration activity or a new BICC Connectivity to be established
• Analyzing the daily network reports and to take necessary action in coordination with other groups in case of KPI degradations
• Analyzing daily routes blocking and traffic/call report
• Addressing all core configuration related complaints as per SLA
• Quarterly Configuration audit of main analysis for all core nodes
• Align with Project Manager’s to finalize new node integration timelines
• Launching new services, auditing new core nodes as per design before putting into operation, migrations and integrations core network consisting (Blade Cluster, MSC-s, M-MGW, Monolithic MSC’s, HLR’s and STP)