SOMA Networks Launches Global Services For Mobile WiMAX Broadband Wireless Deployments

San Francisco, CA - SOMA Networks recently announced the launch of SOMA Global Services, a full array of professional services developed to accelerate service providers' time-to-market and enable them to rapidly deliver high-margin applications and services utilizing SOMA Networks' state-of-the-art FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System.

SOMA Global Services capitalizes on SOMA Networks' industry leadership in Mobile WiMAX deployments by providing expert consultants who work with a service provider's own technical teams to integrate the systems necessary to launch and manage a network based on the SOMA FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System. SOMA Networks has deployed voice and data networks in a variety of markets, from densely populated urban environments to suburban and rural areas. In each case, requirements vary due to the terrain, population density, service offerings and the profile of the service provider, ranging from start-up to established industry player. By leveraging SOMA's experience in delivering high-quality broadband wireless networks to more than 20 markets worldwide, SOMA Global Services is uniquely positioned to deliver world class services tailored to support and drive the service providers' business objectives.

One such service provider, Chibardun Telephone Cooperative (CTC), has leveraged SOMA Global Services for network planning, cell site design, coverage measurement and network optimization to accelerate network build-out, while also reducing overall costs. "By taking advantage of SOMA's extensive professional services offerings, we have been able to significantly cut our deployment time and realize a positive ROI sooner than planned," said Rick Vergin, CEO of CTC. "The SOMA Global Services options are flexible and deep. They have helped to reduce our operating costs significantly, and are truly world-class in their thoroughness and responsiveness."

A Comprehensive Suite of Services

SOMA Global Services includes the following service programs, which can be purchased as complete packages or in any combination, depending on the customers' needs.

• Professional Services comprise programs that ensure the greatest geographical coverage, highest subscriber density per base station and the largest number of differentiated services without compromising the subscriber experience. These include:
  • RF planning, such as RF design, spectrum screening
  • RF optimization through coverage verification and network optimization
  • Network planning and design
  • Solution engineering, including Softswitch and OSS integration and testing.
• Program Management and Deployment Services provide experienced teams that work with a service provider's staff to manage the end to end deployment. Services include:
  • Program management and planning
  • Installation, commissioning and integration services
  • Acceptance testing
  • Project logistics and warehousing.
• Maintenance and Managed Services provide the required level of support to service providers after the network is in commercial service to ensure the quality of network operations and services. These include:
  • On-site support and preventative maintenance
  • 24X7 remote technical support
  • Repair and return
  • Spares management
  • Software updates and upgrades
  • Performance management and monitoring.
• Training Programs are designed to help the service provider fully leverage their internal resources, offering targeted training courses for both operational and technical fields.

Leading the services team is Mark Cheley, Senior Vice President of SOMA Global Services. His experience includes more than 25 years with telecom service providers and equipment suppliers, including extensive global market experience, most notably in the Asia Pacific Region where he was the Program Management and Professional Services Director at Lucent Technologies.

"SOMA is in an excellent position with its FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System, and stands to gain a significant share of the broadband wireless market," said Mr. Cheley. "With service providers eager to enter new markets with Mobile WiMAX deployments, SOMA Global Services gives them a tremendous head start in launching and running their networks by helping them plan efficiently and accelerate deployment so they can start realizing revenues immediately. Combined with our award-winning FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System, SOMA Global Services provides a complete Mobile WiMAX solution to address any market."

SOURCE: SOMA Networks, Inc.