Design

We are specialists in the planning and design of telecommunications networks. Our design methodology ensures that the network or service built meets the needs of the client.

The design process starts with collecting as much information about the proposed network as possible.

A telecommunication network includes a transmitter to take information and convert it to a signal, a transmission medium to carry the signal and a receiver to take the signal and convert it back into usable information. There are six basic components to a telecommunications network.

1. Input and output devices, also referred to as 'terminals'

These provide the starting and stopping points of all communication. A telephone is an example of a terminal. In computer networks, these devices are commonly referred to as 'nodes' and consist of computer and peripheral devices

2. Telecommunication channels, which transmit and receive data

This includes various types of cables and wireless radio frequencies.

3. Telecommunication processors, which provide a number of control and support functions

For example, in many systems, data needs to be converted from analog to digital and back.

4. Control software, which is responsible for controlling the functionality and activities of the network

5. Messages represent the actual data that is being transmitted

In the case of a telephone network, the messages would consist of audio as well as data.

6. Protocols specify how each type of telecommunication systems handle the messages

These provide the starting and stopping points of all communication. A telephone is an example of a terminal. In computer networks, these devices are commonly referred to as 'nodes' and consist of computer and peripheral devices.

This includes various types of cables and wireless radio frequencies.

For example, in many systems, data needs to be converted from analog to digital and back.

In the case of a telephone network, the messages would consist of audio as well as data.

Forecasting and dimensioning

Two of this most important of facets we evaluate in planning and design a new telecommunications network is forecasting and dimensioning.

Forecasting estimates the expected traffic load that the network will need to support. Dimensioning a new network determines the minimum capacity requirements that will still allow the Grade of Service (GoS) requirements to be met. Dimensioning involves planning for peak-hour traffic.