Amdocs M2M Solution

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Amdocs M2M Solution
Amdocs M2M Solution
Solution Overview
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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................. 3
Business Entities and Relations.................................................................6
Solution Scope ......................................................................................... 8
Putting it all together .............................................................................. 20
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Introduction
Executive Summary
Document Scope
Almost every major service provider has dedicated M2M
business focusing on quickly monetizing M2M opportunities,
and it is clear that these units require a unique solution. Since
the majority of new M2M devices and connected consumer
electronics will be provided via a B2B model, the immediate
need is for service providers to provide an enablement
platform for M2M partners and resellers rather than to sell,
bill for, and support each new service via traditional retail
channels.
The purpose of this document is to present the plan of intent
for the functional capabilities of the Amdocs M2M solution.
While many M2M devices may deliver lower revenue per
device than traditional retail devices, they have a much
higher profit margin since they do not require traditional
retail support, such as customer service, complex ordering,
and consumer billing. Thus the need for a cost-efficient,
partner-driven solution is critical to support M2M business
and maintain profitability.
The Amdocs M2M solution delivers a stand-alone, costefficient solution focused on partner and enterprise M2M.
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Terms and Definitions
Term
Definition
Business
Customer
A business entity that consumes M2M services. These services may include M2M connectivity,
devices, and supporting business services.
ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning – the business system that manages the physical inventory of SIM
cards and/or wireless modules
M2M
Machine-to-Machine – technology that supports wired or wireless communication between
machines. An example of M2M technology might be a set of devices that monitor traffic in a city
and communicate the information to the city's traffic lights in order to regulate the flow of traffic.
M2M is used in telemetry, data collection, remote control, robotics, remote monitoring, status
tracking, road traffic control, offsite diagnostics and maintenance, security systems, logistic
services, fleet management, and telemedicine.
M2M Application
Service Provider
An entity that sells end-to-end M2M services to a customer. The service typically consists of a
device with embedded connectivity, an application that runs on the device, and back-end support
services, such as customer support, billing, and trouble ticketing.
M2M Reseller
A business entity that resells M2M connectivity. An M2M reseller may provide M2M connectivity
to a variety of entities, including other M2M resellers, M2M application service providers, or
business/enterprise customers.
M2M Wholesale
Business Unit
The organization within an MNO that owns the M2M business and sells M2M connectivity
services.
MNO
Mobile Network Operator – characterized by having its own mobile license, infrastructure, and
direct customer relationship to the end user. The MNO can handle network routing and will usually
have roaming deals with foreign MNOs. The MNO can typically handle customer service, invoicing
and collect consumption data, and handle handset management themselves. Additionally, the
MNO will usually handle marketing and sales to end users themselves.
MSISDN
Mobile Subscriber ISDN Number - the telephone number used by a mobile phone to make and
receive calls. The primary MSISDN is the number used for making and receiving Voice calls and SMS.
MVNO
Mobile Virtual Network Operator – a company that provides mobile phone services but does not
have its own licensed frequency allocation of radio spectrum, nor does it necessarily have the
entire infrastructure required to provide mobile telephone services.
M2M Tariff
Plan that defines how M2M connectivity and/or services are charged for. M2M tariffs can be
based on a variety of parameters, including volume, time, service level, etc.
Telematics
The technology of sending, receiving, and storing information via telecommunication devices in
conjunction with effecting control on remote objects. Narrowly, the term has evolved to refer to the
use of such systems in road vehicles, in which case the term ‘vehicle telematics’ may be used.
Telematics includes, but is not limited to, Global Positioning System technology integrated with
computers and mobile communications technology in automotive navigation systems.
SIM
Subscriber Identity Module - is an integrated circuit which securely stores the service-subscriber
key (IMSI) used to identify a subscriber on mobile telephony devices such as mobile phones and
computers
ICCID
Integrated Circuit Card ID – a unique serial number that identifies each SIM card
IMSI
International Mobile Subscriber Identity - a unique identification associated with all GSM and
UMTS network mobile phone users. The IMSI is stored on the SIM card.
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Business entities and relations
As discussed in section Executive Summary, it is clear
that service providers will not sell, support, and bill every
new M2M/connected consumer device via traditional retail
channels. In many cases, M2M devices and services will be
provided in conjunction with partners and sold via business
partners, such as M2M resellers or Application Service
Providers (ASPs). Service providers will therefore need to
focus on enabling a variety of M2M business partners as
well as providing optimized M2M connectivity and self-care
services for partner M2M devices.
Business Entities and Business Models supported by
the Amdocs M2M Solution
When working in a B2B model, there are a variety of M2M
business partners in the value chain. The main business
entities supported by the Amdocs M2M solution include:
• Mobile Network Operator (MNO) – the entity that
owns the core network resources and provides the
infrastructure for M2M connectivity. It is the only entity
who is responsible for device certification.
• M2M Business Unit – the organization within the MNO
that owns the M2M business relationship and sells M2M
services and connectivity.
• M2M Reseller – the entity that resells M2M services.
• Application Service Provider – the entity that sells an
end-to-end service to a customer. The service typically
consists of a device with embedded connectivity, an
application that runs on the device, and back-end
support services, such as customer support, billing, and
trouble ticketing.
• Business Customer – the entity that purchases and
uses the M2M service.
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Business Models
M2M services can be sold and supported via a number of
different business models, depending on the complexity and
size of the M2M market. When a business customer is large
enough, the MNO may choose to provide M2M services
directly via its M2M business unit. In other cases, the MNO
may choose to work with M2M resellers or Application
Service Providers. Some of the main models are outlined
below:
Figure 1: M2M Business Models
Mobile Network Operator
M2M Wholesale Organization
3
3
M2M reseller/MVNO
Application Service Provider
2
Business Customer
M2M Wholesale Organization
provides bulk connectivity to M2M
reseller. Reseller sells to either ASP
or Business customer
M2M Wholesale Organization provides
bulk connectivity to M2M ASP. ASP
provides service to business customer
M2M Wholesale Organization provides
M2M services directly to enterprise
customer and owns billing relationship
2
1
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MNO Wholesale Unit to Business Customer (1)
Application Service Provider to Business Customer (2.3)
In a B2B model, the M2M business unit provides M2M
services directly to a business or enterprise customer. The
MNO enables enterprise customers to scale up non-stock
or specialty devices without the need to call customer
service or activate these devices one at a time. An
enterprise customer can use a dedicated self-service portal
to provision, monitor, and decommission their own devices.
This model refers to a value chain where the M2M reseller
provides M2M connectivity to other M2M partners who may
be either M2M resellers or Application Service Providers.
MNO Wholesale Unit to M2M Reseller (2)
In many cases, MNOs use the services of dedicated M2M
resellers or MVNOs that have expertise in dealing specifically
with M2M customers. In this model, the MNO provides the
M2M reseller or partner with wholesale connectivity (either
SIM cards or wireless modules), and the M2M reseller then
provides M2M connectivity services to its customers.
Use Case Example
Wireless Matrix (ASP) provides a full fleet management
solution to Time Warner (Business customer) for their service
vehicles. Wireless Matrix purchases connectivity from
Kore Telematics (M2M reseller), which, in turn, purchases
wholesale connectivity from Rogers Wireless.
MNO Wholesale Unit to Application Service Provider (3)
Use Case Example
In this model, the MNO M2M business unit provides M2M
connectivity and services directly to an application service
provider (ASP). The ASP, in turn, provides a full service to
its customers, which may include a connected consumer
device, content, customer support, and billing.
Rogers Wireless provides wholesale connectivity to Kore
Telematics (M2M reseller).
Use Case Example
M2M Reseller to Business Customer (2.1)
M2M resellers may work with a variety of business
customers. Here, they will need to manage the financial
relationship with the business customers in terms of ‘retail’
M2M connectivity and services provided.
Use Case Example
Feeney Wireless provides applications and services to firstresponders, such as emergency and security companies.
Sprint and AT&T provide M2M connectivity to Amazon.
Amazon uses the connectivity in their Kindle devices, which
are marketed to consumers, along with content.
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Solution Scope
Solution Overview
The Amdocs M2M solution is comprised of three layers:
• Operational Support layer
• Wholesale layer
• Network Interface layer
Figure 2: Amdocs M2M Solution
AMDOCS M2M SOLUTION
EXTERNAL ENTERPRISE PORTALS
APIs
Operational Support Layer
SIM Order Management
Trouble Ticketing
Customer Information
Management
System Reports
Workflow Engine and
Process Manager
Resource Manager
M2M Partners Portal
FOTA
Wholesale Layer
Partner Management
Invoicing
Settlement
ERP
Tariff Catalog
SP’s Operations
Portal
A/R
Rating
Network Interface Layer
Connectivity Authentication
and Authorization
BEARERS
2G - SMS, USSD
2.5G - GPRS
2.75G - EDGE
3G - UMTS
4G - LTE
Mediation
Camel 3
Radio
Access
MSC
Provisioning
SIM Level Monitoring
SSGN
MAP
GTP
GGSN
HLR
USSD
MAP
SMSC
SMPP
Gx
Gi
PCRF
Internet
SMPP
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Order Execution
Operational Support Layer
Network Interface Layer
The Operational Support layer is responsible for the dayto-day operations carried out by M2M business customers
and partners. It provides a rich user interface and related
processes to enable M2M partners to handle core M2M
business processes, such as:
The Network Interface layer manages the real-time aspects of
the M2M solution. There are three real-time functions that are
handled by the network layer.
• Self-ordering and management of SIM cards
• Self-provisioning
• Creation and tracking of trouble tickets
• Maintenance of end-customer related information
• SIM life cycle management
• Online viewing and analysis of M2M usage data
• Processes that are orchestrated by an integrated
Workflow Engine and Process Manager
Wholesale Layer
The Wholesale layer manages the relationships between the
MNO and its M2M partners. The Wholesale layer manages
bilateral agreements with the M2M partners, as well as
multiple agreements for each partner, and multiple products
for each agreement. It manages information related to different
facets of the agreements, including products, rating schemes,
discounts, currencies, payments, and billing terms. Functional
highlights include:
• Definition and maintenance of M2M partners
• Creation and management of bilateral agreements with
the M2M partners
• Definition of M2M tariffs and associated charges
• Accumulation of M2M usage per pool as well as SIM
level accumulations for threshold alerts
• Invoicing and settlement with M2M partners
• SIM/Device Authentication and Authorization - One of
the M2M business challenges is to avoid malicious usage
of the network by an M2M device. Many M2M services
are based on devices that are geographically distributed
in distant areas with minimal security (e.g. electricity
metering, vending machines, etc.). In order to minimize
improper usage of a device or its SIM card, there is a need
for real-time device authentication, service authorization
and ongoing usage monitoring. The Network Interface
layer communicates with the core network using standard
protocols such as Diameter Gy and CAMEL 3 for 3G
networks and Diameter Sy for LTE networks.
• Connectivity Management – M2M Solutions need to
support multiple heterogonous vertical services. Some
of the M2M services require high-end “service levels”
with some capabilities for SIM self-diagnosis and
troubleshooting. In order to expose the real status of a
device from the core network perspective (HLR, HSS,
PCRF, SGSN, etc.) there is a need to query the different
network elements. The connectivity management function
must enable such querrying of the network.
• SIM-Level Usage Monitoring – The Network Interface layer
accumulates real-time usage information and compares it
to predefined thresholds. The purpose of this function is
to continuously monitor the SIM behavior pattern and to
compare it to the expected thresholds to avoid improper
use of a SIM. In case the threshold is exceeded, the
Network Interface layer notifies the relevant entity in the
relevant business customer. Using standard protocols
such as Diameter Gy and CAMEL 3 for 3G networks
and Diameter Sy for LTE networks, the Network Interface
layer will extract the relevant information from the relevant
protocol and compare it with the predefined thresholds.
• The Provisioning module is in charge of executing
provisioning commands on an MNO’s network such as
barring and unbarring SIMs on the HLR. The Provisioning
module supports the standard XML/HTTP and Telnet
protocols as well as asynchronous and synchronous
modes of operation.
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Component Detailed Description
Operational Support Layer
Figure 3: Operational Support Layer Components
Workflow Engine and
Process Manager
Enterprise Operations Portal
The Enterprise Operations Portal is a Web-based portal that
provides a variety of M2M partners (M2M resellers, ASPs,
and business customers) with self-care functionality across
the main M2M business processes. Access to the portal is
based on security profiles that determine the level of data
and functionality available to users.
The M2M Operations Portal provides an intuitive dashboard
for M2M partners and exposes key business data and
processes, including:
• Number of active SIMS
• Self-ordering of additional SIMS from manufacturers
• Current usage and billing information on the pool level
• Network status query on individual device or group of
devices
• Bulk provisioning requests (activate, suspend, kill, and so on)
The portal can be white-labeled for partners that resell
services. Where business customers or partners have their
own Operations portal, the above functionality can be fully
exposed via APIs.
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Order Management
Resource Management
The Order Management component manages the process of
business partners placing orders for M2M wireless modules
or devices. It keeps track of all activities and data related to
an order until the order is completed (dates, addresses, users,
and so on).
The M2M Resource Manager keeps track of SIM statuses
until the SIMs are activated on the network, in other words,
the static SIM statuses. Typical statuses include:
Order statuses are used to track the life cycle of each
order and, when finalized, an Order Detail Record (ODR) is
generated for each order.
• Delivered
Customers can track the status of their existing orders via the
portal as well as view the history of previous orders. The Order
Management component includes validation and follow-up
processes to ensure that orders are executed successfully. To
ensure that orders do not remain inactive for long periods of
time, scheduled and automatic “wake-ups” can be configured.
Customer Information Management
Business customers may want to maintain some end user
data related to SIMs. The Customer Information Management
component maintains a thin layer of customer/end-user data
and provides access to authorized users via the web portal
or APIs.
• Free
• Assigned
The M2M Resource Manager can handle process orders for
a single SIM or a range of SIMs, based on either IMSIs or
ICCIDs. SIMs may also be loaded into the system via an FTP
interface.
The M2M Resource Manager supports the multi-tenant model
in which each M2M Partner agent can access and modify
resource items assigned to the specific partner. A reseller can
view resource items assigned to any M2M partner linked to it.
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Workflow Engine
The Workflow Engine orchestrates all the M2M business
processes. The interfaces with the various components of
the M2M solution are SOA-enabled, and HTTP-based. They
also support the FTP interface for internal and external batch
processes. The figure below shows typical connections
between the Workflow Engine and typical business units of
a service provider.
In general, the Workflow Engine is responsible for:
Figure 4: Connections between Workflow Engine and Business Units
• Bulk order of SIMs
• UI-driven process definitions
• Conditional activation of process screens and modules
• Tracking of various process instances
Typically, the main processes implemented by the Workflow
Engine are:
• Mass activation of SIMs
• Handling of trouble tickets
Enterprise Operation Portal
FTP for Batch
Processes
SOA Enabled
Over HTTP
Workflow Engine
Order Management
The Workflow Engine components have an FTP interface
to enable batch operations. Batch enabled processes are:
• Bulk SIM activations
Resource Manager
• Bulk updates of customer-defined fields
Trouble Ticketing
• Bulk changes of SIM profiles
Wholesale Billing
Provisioning
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Trouble Ticketing
System Reports
The Trouble Ticketing component enables business
customers to create trouble tickets relating to M2M
operational activities. Trouble tickets can be created by any
M2M partner. The Trouble Ticketing component routes the
ticket to the relevant support analyst.
The M2M solution includes reports and queries to facilitate
online viewing and analysis of M2M-related data stored in the
various repositories. The data include accumulated events,
charges, statistical information, and error/suspend events,
as well as re-rated usage; all derived from the event detail
records handled by the M2M solution. The user determines
the analysis performed by entering a query through the
Enterprise Operations Portal or the Partner Portal.
M2M partners can perform the following activities:
• Create new trouble tickets
• Edit existing trouble tickets
• Close trouble tickets
• View active tickets of a specific M2M partner
• View the history of closed tickets of a specific M2M partner
Support analysts can perform the following trouble ticket
related activities:
• Create new trouble tickets
• Edit existing trouble tickets
• Close trouble tickets
The various analysis options are user-defined. Examples are:
• Revenue and profit analysis by partner, route, origin,
destination, and customer
• Cost analysis by product type
• Influence of network load or usage by partner, route,
origin, destination, time of day or week of revenue,
expenses, and profit
• Sensitivity analysis for rate change, network development,
addition of partners, etc.
• View active trouble tickets of a specific customer
• Monthly billing reports that summarize subscription
charges, data charges, voice charges, SMS charges,
activation charges, and other charges
• View only warranty trouble tickets
• Assignment to customers and date of assignment
• View only fraud trouble tickets
• M2M SIM level diagnostic reports
• View all active trouble tickets
• View archived trouble tickets
• View ticket handling statistics
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Wholesale Layer
Figure 5: Wholesale Layer Components
Workflow Engine and
Process Manager
Partner Management
The Partner Management component allows a MNO to
collect and manage a variety of information about its partners
in the Partner repository. This information includes general
partner information, such as the partner’s organization
hierarchy, the partner’s invoices, and settlement groups (GL
codes).
The Partner Management component is composed of the
following main functions:
• Partner definition
• Partner Hierarchy definition
• Agreement definition
• SIM service profile definition
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Partner Definition
Agreement Management
Partner definition encompasses the processes of creating
a new M2M partner in the database. This can be done
manually by the system administrator although selfregistration for new partners is also supported.
Agreement Management handles the definition and
maintenance of contractual information required for M2M
business partners.
The types of information defined in the agreement include:
Reusable partner templates can also be used to easily
manage loading a large number of partners.
The types of information maintained at the partner level
include:
• Invoice groups and settlements
• Minimum purchase commitments (MPCs)
Partner Hierarchy Definition
The M2M solution supports creating multi-leveled
hierarchies. Rating plans and policies, as well as invoicing,
can be applied to any unit of the hierarchy, MNOs are able
to issue invoice to any partner with whom they hold an
agreement.
Agreements can be defined on the hierarchical level, and
include all the necessary business information for the unit,
for example, contractual terms, payment information, billing
and financial details, settlement models. Various charges
(one-time, recurring, usage) can be calculated and applied
at any or at all levels of the hierarchy.
• Billing arrangements, M2M services, settlement schemes,
currencies, payment terms, and statement formats
• Support for multiple types of settlement schemes, such
as discounts, revenue sharing, and sponsorship plans
Predefined agreement templates are also available to facilitate
partner loading. Multiple agreements can be defined per
partner, covering one or more M2M products or services.
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Service Profile Definition
Access Service Profile
The M2M solution supports definition of several M2M device
profiles that determine:
The Access Service profile is used to determine the type of
network and services that the M2M device has access to
as well as the valid device statuses when activated on the
network:
• SIM statuses
• Type of network access
• Type of M2M services
• Business policies (thresholds, fraud, etc.)
Profiles can be assigned to a specific M2M device type
or group of devices. The M2M solution supports several
service profiles: Admin, Access, and Billing.
• SIM status (for example, test, active, suspended, fraud)
• Access method (for example, Fixed IP address, allowed
APNs)
• Conditions for changing service profile status (for
example, manual, automatic)
• Allowed bearer – Type and bandwidth
Admin Service Profile
Billing Service Profile
The Admin profile defines the policies attached to the
device, including:
The Billing Service profile determines the M2M rate plan that
can be associated with the M2M device. It can be defined
for an individual device or a group of devices.
• Alert threshold/limit – Usage or time-based
• Connectivity attempt limits
• Fraud check – Based on location or device
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Rating
The Rating component handles near real-time processing
and rating of incoming M2M event records from mediation
devices or files from partners, handling large volumes of
data in near-real-time.
The Settlement Management component includes the
following main functions:
The Rating component rates and accumulates M2M
records, based on the defined charging parameters (such
as, charge, duration, record count). Accumulations can
be performed per partner, billing period, event direction,
element, rated destination, rating dimensions (such as
distance band and time period), and event date.
• Credit and Debit Note generation
Accumulated summaries are stored for a user-configurable
time period (usually several months). The rating component
has full support for event rerating with integrated error
management to identify and re-rate incorrect records.
Settlement
The Settlement Management component oversees the
partners’ accounting activities, including handling payments,
bidirectional disputes, and debit and credit notes.
Settlement Management also interfaces with other financial
management systems, such as the general ledger (GL). This
automated process streamlines settlement activities into a
standardized business process, with improved revenue
assurance and expense control.
• Financial settlement
• Dispute management
Invoicing and Reconciliation
The Invoicing and Reconciliation component supports
calculation and generation of invoicing statements and
reconciliation reports for M2M partners.
The statements can be produced on the account level or for
a specific hierarchical unit attached to the account.
The Invoicing and Reconciliation component includes the
following main functions:
• Invoice definition and generation
• Billing Hierarchy definition
• Attaching an invoice to a partner
• Automatic or manual billing
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Network Interface Layer
Figure 6: Network Interface Layer Components
Workflow Engine and
Process Manager
Connectivity Authentication and Authorization
SIM Level Monitoring
The Connectivity Authentication and Authorization component
is responsible for authenticating and authorizing SIMs.
Authentication and authorization processes include:
This component enables the M2M platform to introduce
real-time SIM management and monitoring (in addition to the
Wholesale M2M billing capabilities in another component of
the M2M solution).
• Service authentication and authorization
• Authenticating the location of the SIM
• Validating the status of the SIM
The M2M SIM Level Monitoring component utilizes a service
profile that is composed of three sub-profiles:
• Authorizing the service(s) that is/are requested
• Admin service profile
• Access/Bearer service profile
• Billing service profile – Tariff Plan
The first two service profiles (Admin and Access/Bearer) are
handled in the SIM Level monitoring component and the
third (Billing) is handled in the Wholesale component (not
detailed in this section).
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The Admin service profile consists of:
• Alert threshold/limit profile:
• Usage/Volume
• Timeframe
• Connectivity attempts
The SIM Level Monitoring component handles the dynamic
data of the SIM. It holds the network status affected by
ongoing activities, such as data sessions.
This component also accumulates the activities per SIM
(total data, total duration, total concurrent sessions) per
period and enables real-time checks against predefined
thresholds (derived from the SIM profile), resulting in
triggering a possible fault or fraud scenario.
The inputs to this function are the policies that define the
thresholds and the actions to take when the thresholds are
reached (defined at the profile level) on the one hand and,
on the other hand, the SIM usage data collected in real-time
via Gx/Gy and/or offline CDRs.
The outputs of this component are events triggered when
crossing a threshold and detailed records for tracking
accumulators change history. The events may cause the
status of the SIM to change. The accumulators stored in the
SIM Level Monitoring component can be queried (exposed)
at any time.
• Fraud check – Device
Checks device credentials to authenticate that the SIM
matches the device it was placed in.
• Fraud check – Location
SIMs may be assigned to operate at particular locations
or at fixed locations. The SIM Level Monitoring component
collects the SIM location information and compares it to the
location policy assigned to that SIM. If the location policy is
violated, an event is triggered and appropriate actions are
taken. The location can be derived from the Cell-ID or the
geographical location.
The Access/Bearer service profile consists of the following
information:
• Status:
• M2M SIM statuses are Test, Active, Suspended
and Fraud.
This state machine is managed by the SIM Level
Monitoring component, and is different than the state
machine handled by the Resource Management
component, which stores and manages the M2M SIM
ordering life cycle states.
• A change to an “abnormal” status, like Suspended,
or Fraud, may be triggered automatically by the
SIM Level Monitoring component and/or the
Authentication/Authorization component (fraud
detected by limits), or manually by an agent.
• Access:
• The requested APN
• The requested URL/IP address
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• Bearer:
Putting it all together
• Bearer (non, Data, SMS, Voice)
• Bandwidth
Amdocs M2M Solution enables service providers to stay
ahead by quickly onboarding M2M partners and supporting
them cost-effectively.
The information will be generated in the network
for the specified device and presented in the GUI,
with the following information:
• Name of device
• Attached to Network (attached, not attached)
• Attached time
• Status of Context (not connected, connected)
• Connected time
• Status of connection (sending, waiting)
• Providing Network ID
• Current SGSN Name
• Current GGSN Name
• Current Cell-ID
• Device serial number
• GGSN and session Data for the past 24 hours
• Current activity
• Usage Limits
• Fraud control – device (on/off, expected device
serial number)
• Fraud control – location (on/off, expected Cell ID
Provisioning
The M2M Provisioning component handles business
process instructions to change SIM information in network
elements (such as HLR), and transfers it to the relevant
network entity, using the required network protocol. This
component is responsible for ensuring that the instructions
are applied in the network entity and if not, for retrying until a
successful outcome or being informed about a failure.
Provisioning activity is usually driven by the Workflow
Engine.
The solution makes it simple for service providers to:
• Accelerate growth
Recognize revenues quickly, by easily onboarding M2M
partners using intuitive configuration tools
• Scale up
Handle rapid growth with affordable, highly scalable,
proven technology
• Stay in control
Gain competitive edge with a flexible, real-time system
that can be adjusted to your specific business needs
• Be creative!
Attract M2M partners by supporting the right business
models for today and for the future
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