Network Data Infrastructure Management (NDIM)
In today’s competitive environment, customer demands are rapidly increasing for products and service offerings that support complex network environments. Many service providers lack a single view of the equipment and processes that can manage the network across multiple systems. While introducing new services, service providers spend much time and resources to procure B/OSS (Business/Operation Support systems) and implement elaborate business processes through the development of methods and procedures and neglect to focus on formal data architecture or mechanism for data governance. This leads to an extended time frame in designing, purchasing and maintaining the networks.
NDIM Telco is a patented applications developed by SITA CORP to address these complex issues. It lays the data foundation to a successful network operation by streamlining business processes with a single consolidated view of the network. From Network design to Network maintenance, NDIM is a composite application from SITA CORP that drives efficiency by utilizing a common equipment data infrastructure, reducing time to select and order equipment for new Networks and maintain Networks in operation while reducing inventory and manage materials efficiently. As such NDIM drives and controls the transformation of the network by streamlining processes associated with network planning, engineering, supply chain and purchasing.
NDIM is eSOA Composite Application
- Full process solution utilizing portal iViews for ease of use.
- Workflow for data enrichment and approvals
- Integrates to SAP ERP Materials Management
- SAP Master Data Management as a common repository
- Buuilt on SAP NetWeaver Platform Infrastructure
NDIM Solution Benefits
The NDIM solution by SITA CORP combines both SAP’s Mater Data Management (MDM) and Telcordia’s Common Language providing a consistent data governance infrastructure. The resulting distribution and synchronization of material and equipment data, throughout the enterprise, enables dramatic operational efficiency and business growth. A business case can be easily justified based on
Engineering OPEX Benefits
- Reduced Planning and Engineering Effort
- Reduced New Service Launch Time
Supply Chain CAPEX Benefits
- Improved Inventory Management
- Improvements in card substitution / interchangeability
Supply Chain OPEX Benefits
- Reduced Supply Chain Data Validation Effort
- Eliminated duplicate entries in SAP
- Elimination of manual key entry errors through bar code scanning and consistent identification of network equipment
- Reduced warehouse receiving and handling costs
Financial Department OPEX Benefits
- Reduced Effort in Network Equipment Asset classification and definition
Purchase OPEX Benefits
- Improved procurement accuracy – Fast P.O. processing and receipt of correct equipment
- Reduced Equipment Insurance Costs
- Reduced Purchasing Effort due to consistent identification while ordering the equipment
Network Maintenance OPEX Benefits
- Reduced Maintenance Effort in Identifying Serialized Materials and Understanding the Equipment Definition
