eXplanoTech Ltd. Training Brochure February 2008

Training Courses Outline

The following is the list of courses we offer. A more detailed description is given below:

Course Name Duration Introduction to 3G/UMTS 1-5 days Understanding Protocols 1 day High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) 1-2 days High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) 1 day Evolved High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) 2 days Introduction to MBMS ½ day MBMS and Mobile TV 1 day Advanced MBMS 1-2 days IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) 2 days Robust Header Compression (RoHC) ½ day Introduction to LTE/SAE 1-2 days TCP/IP Refresher Course 1 day TCP/IP Technical Overview 1-2 days IP in Wireless Networks 1 day Fundamentals of WiMAX 1 day WiMAX and 4G Wireless 1 day New Wireless PAN (WPAN) Standards 1 day Next Generation Networks 1 day

Testimonials

“The course was very comprehensive and addressed most of the relevant areas of LTE. It also provided the right amount of details O2 wanted” – Dr. Sen Lin Zhang, O2 UK on ‘Introduction to LTE/SAE’ course

“Course content: Good. Covered the areas that Anritsu required as an Introduction. Tutor’s knowledge on the topic: Very Good” – David Corry, CT Framework Team Leader, Anritsu Ltd. UK on ‘Introduction to MBMS’ course

“The training was very informative, presented in a clear, relaxed manner. Generated much group discussion. The trainner has good overall knowledge of the training area. Enjoyable training that combined technical knowledge with fun. Coverage of the material was good. The training has added appreciable value to my 3G application knowledge.” – Loknath Ghosh, Technical Leader, Aricent, India on ‘Introduction to MBMS’ course

Introduction to 3G/UMTS 1-5 days

Beginner to advanced level 3G/UMTS introduction course providing motivation and explaining the need for 3G. Some of the topics included are:

• Introduction to different generations of Mobile technology • Introduction to FDD, TDD and RD-SCDMA • UMTS Protocol Architecture and details • 3GPP protocol stack architecture and interfaces • 3GPP Physical layer design and channels • 3GPP MAC, RLC and PDCP Introduction • 3GPP RRC layer detailed design and procedures • Radio Network planning issues • 3GPP Security and Authentication procedures • Radio Network Planning • Physical Layer and UMTS Procedures • UMTS Signalling • HSDPA, HSUPA and HSOPA • MBMS and Cell Broadcast

This course can be customized to suit individual organization requirements. This course can also be designed to suit engineers or marketing and non-technical people.

Understanding Protocols 1 day

A protocol is a convention or a standard that controls or enables the connection, communication or data transfer between two endpoints. In its simplest form it can be defined as a set of rules governing the syntax, semantics and synchronisation of communication. Protocols can be hardware, software or a combination of both. Most people do not realise that protocols are present in many places in our everyday life and this course introduces to different protocols that Engineers come across commonly. Some of the topics included are:

• What is meant by Protocols • How do Protocols work • OSI 7 layer model • TCP/IP Protocol Suite • Core Network Protocols • Access Network Protocols • Mobile Network Protocols • Other Wireless Protocols • Multimedia Protocols • VoIP Protocols

High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) 1-2 days

HSDPA, short for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (also referred to as 3.5G) is being rolled out currently by most of the 3G operators. The biggest advantage of HSDPA is fast downloads enabling end users to view video clips seamlessly with high quality. Some of the topics included are:

• Need for HSDPA • HSDPA Architecture • HSDPA channels • MAC changes for HSDPA • Impact on Iur/Iub • Signaling examples • Introduction to HSDPA Enhancements

This course can be customized depending on the audience. For more technically minded people we try to explain technical details but for non-technical people we try and explain more about efficiency and need for HSDPA and comparing it with other technologies like WiMax.

High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) 1 day

HSUPA, short for High Speed Uplink Packet access (also known as 3.75G) was designed to compliment HSDPA and increase the UL data transmission speeds to 5.8Mbps in the uplink. HSUPA is very important, as this in combination with HSDPA will make mobile broadband possible. Some of the topics covered are:

• HSUPA Network architecture • Resource Allocation • E-DCH Basics • Physical and Transport Channels • HSUPA MAC • MAC scheduling • Adaptive Modulation and Coding (AMC) • Mobility and Soft Handover • Resource Management and Resource Allocation

This course can be customised to include more technical details if required.

Evolved High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) 2 days

This course is a combination of the HSDPA and HSUPA courses but is more focused on the HSPA evolution based on Release 7. HSPA evolution is the first step towards the Long Term Evolution (LTE) of the UMTS networks. HSPA Evolution will help increase the data rates to up to 40Mbps and will help UMTS remain competitive compared to alternative technologies like WiMAX. The main updates in HSPA+ are the use of Higher Order Modulations (HOMs) and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antennas. From operator point of view, HSPA is beneficial compared to OFDM because the changes required in the Physical layer are still less compared to a completely new approach.

Introduction to MBMS ½ day

Our most popular course introduces the audience to Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service that is part of 3GPP Release 6. MBMS is already in demand even before it has been rolled out because it is a software update requiring no hardware changes and providing a quick and easy way for Mobile TV. Some of the topics covered are:

• MBMS Architecture • MBMS Channels • Unicast, Broadcast and Multicast • MBMS Procedures • Information Scheduling • MBMS Protocol Stack • MBMS Security • TDtv • MBMS Enhancements (Release 7) • Enhanced-MBMS (Release 8)

MBMS and Mobile TV 1 day

This course has been designed keeping in mind the fact MBMS can also be used as a substitute for Mobile TV. In future MBMS will co-exist with the Mobile TV technologies and it is necessary to study them as well. This course will introduce the audience to MBMS technology and will also look into the different Mobile TV technologies like DVB-H, DMB-T, ISDB and MediaFLO Some of the topics covered are:

• Introduction to MBMS Architecture • Difference between Unicast, Broadcast and Multicast • MBMS as Mobile TV technology • Introduction to Mobile TV technologies • Introduction to ISDB • Introduction to MediaFLO • Introduction to DVB-H and DVB-SH • Introduction to DMB-T • Comparison of different technologies • Mobile TV future and phones

Advanced MBMS 1-2 day(s)

Building on our most successful Introduction to MBMS course, this course can be customised to include advanced topics like MBMS signaling and in-depth analysis of the MBMS feature. MBMS procedures are discussed in more detail and at leisure. Signalling examples are discussed to help understand the feature better and in greater depth. Some of the topics covered are:

• MBMS counting/recounting procedure • Frequency Layer Convergence/Dispersion • MBMS Discontinuous reception • MCCH Information Scheduling • MSCH Scheduling • MTCH Scheduling • Out of sequence delivery • Selective and Soft Combining • MBMS Indicator channels

This course is an absolute must for anyone interested in starting MBMS implementations

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) 2 days

IMS is a very hot topic and is most important in achieving the goal of having All-IP Network (AIPN). IMS will also make new services possible with flexibility of charging and billing. IMS will change the way people use Phones and Computers and will create a single login which would allow access to services from anywhere on any device. Some of the topics covered are:

• IMS Architecture • SIP Introduction • IMS Concepts • IMS in different 3GPP Releases • IMS Signalling examples • IMS Sessions • IMS Registration and De-Registration • IMS Security • IMS Services • IMS Protocols • Voice Call Continuity (VCC) • Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) • Emergency Services

Robust Header Compression (RoHC) ½ day

RoHC has recently gained lot of significance as it has been adopted as a header compression scheme for IMS and MBMS. RoHC has also be defined for 2.5G (GPRS) and according to 3GPP2, in CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and 1xEV-DV (Release B and onwards) system. IETF standard RFC 3095, which specifies RoHC, supports compression of IP headers including IPv4, IPv6, UDP, RTP and ESP on a per hop basis. The compressed header size is reduced to around 1-3 bytes. Some of the topics covered are:

• Header compression basics • RoHC Compressor States • RoHC Decompressor • RoHC Modes • U-Mode • O-Mode • R-Mode • RoHC in UMTS

Introduction to LTE/SAE 1-2 days

UMTS LTE also known as 3.9G or Super-3G will allow data rates of up to 100Mbps and will counter threats of technologies like WiMAX. This is a 3GPP Release 8 feature and is under development at the moment. Some of the topics covered are:

• Introduction to Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Service Architecture Evolution (SAE)

• E-UTRA Layer 1 changes • E-UTRA Layer 1 procedures and Measurements • E-UTRAN Channel Architecture • E-UTRAN layer 2&3 • The Evolved Packet Core (EPC) • Signalling flows and Interworking • E-MBMS • MIMO • Other Release-8 Enhancements

TCP/IP Refresher course 1 day

With IP becoming popular every day and the mobile networks moving towards an All-IP network, the refresher course comes in handy to remind the audience of the basics of this technology. Some of the topics covered are:

• TCP/IP Protocol Overview • In-depth look at TCP/IP Layers • IP Addressing • Introduction to Sockets and Ports • Applications • IPv4 • Introduction to Security

TCP/IP Technical Overview 1-2 days

This course is built up on the refresher course that can also be included as part of this course or this can be taken separately. Some of the topics covered are:

• LAN Technologies • Components • Data Service Provision • TCP/IP Protocols and details • Ports and Processes • IP Routing • Mobile IP • VPN • Security • IPv6 introduction • Introduction to IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)

IP in Wireless Networks 1 day

IP has been tried and tested successfully in fixed networks for data services. It has become a de-facto standard for data communications on the Internet by connecting universities, businesses and individuals all over the world. Unfortunately it fells short of meeting the demands for wireless networks. The main focus of this course is the study of these challenges and the ways to overcome them for wireless networks. Some of the topics covered are:

• Introduction to Internet • Overview of Wireless Networks • Challenges of IP in wireless networks • Mobile IP • IP in UMTS Networks • IP in Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) • WAP and I-Mode • Future of Wireless IP Networks

Fundamentals of WiMAX 1 day

Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a standards-based wireless technology for providing high-speed, last-mile broadband connectivity to homes and businesses and for mobile wireless networks. WiMAX is similar to Wi-Fi but offers larger bandwidth, stronger encryption, and improved performance over longer distances by connecting between receiving stations that are not in the line of sight. At present WiMAX is being ignored by the big operators and equipment manufacturers at the same time there is very strong interest in the technology by small players. This interest can turn the tide in favour of this technology and promises to create a potential rival to LTE and 4G. Some of the topics covered are:

• Introduction to 802.16 family • Overview of WiMAX and mobile-WiMAX • OFDM and OFDMA • Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) • Networking and Service Aspects • Physical Layer • MAC Layer • Network Architecture • Performance

WiMAX and 4G Wireless 1 day

WiMAX is dubbed as 4G technology and being sold as 4G. The truth is that this is equivalent to 3.9G LTE and is in direct competition to that. The only similarity is that WiMAX, LTE and (probably) 4G uses OFDM but 4G has not yet been finalized and may use another technology. This course covers the following topics:

• WiMAX Introduction and releases • WiMAX Architecture • WiMAX technical details • Comparison between WiMAX and HSPA and LTE • Introduction to 4G Technology and IMT-Advanced • 4G latest developments and status • Look at different proposals for 4G

New Wireless PAN (WPAN) standards 1 day

This course is based around the new WiMedia Ultra Wideband (UWB) platform. This revolutionary platform will allow introduction of advanced technologies like the Wireless USB (WUSB) and Bluetooth 3.0. WPAN have started playing an important role in our daily lives with possibility of having Ad-Hoc networks on move allowing more flexibility of connecting to other devices and terminals. Some of the topics covered are:

• Introduction to UWB • A look at OFDM and OFDMA • Introduction to Ad-Hoc networks • The coming of Bluetooth 3.0 • Introduction to WiMedia alliance • Certified Wireless USB and Cable-free USB • Introduction to WiMedia PHY • WiMedia MAC

Next Generation Networks 1 day

Next Generation Networks (NGN) is a broad term to describe some key architectural in telecommunications core and access networks that will be deployed over next five to ten years. Some of the topics covered are:

• What are NGN’s • Why NGN’s • Wireless Data Networks • ALL-IP Wireless Networking • Beyond 3G (B3G) Systems Architecture • Introduction to MIMO • Introduction to Cognitive Radio technology • Introduction to Long Term Evolution (LTE)

Fees

We have a very simple flat fees structure that can suit everyone from large organizations to small companies.

• ½ day training: £2000.00 • 1 day training: £2500.00 • Over 1 day: £1500.00 extra per day

Please note that 17.5% VAT will be charged over the fees. A maximum of 12 people are allowed per course. For each extra person, there will be an additional charge of £300.00 + VAT. Training outside the Greater London area will attract travelling and lodging charges if applicable. We can provide free training and lectures to interested universities. Please contact training@eXplanoTech.com for all further information

One-to-one training for Executives/‘Managerial Cadre’

We offer excellent one to one training for executives and managerial cadre on all the topics listed above. Except these we can also provide customised courses along with materials that can be used in conferences and discussions. Please enquire along with your requirements for details and pricing information.

Weekend training for Consultants and Contractors

We also have an excellent program for independent contractors, consultants and people running small businesses where we can provide individual or group training on the weekends. This way you do not lose a working day and the associated benefits. Please enquire along with your requirements for details and pricing information.

Why choose us?

There are many reasons why, which we can convince you that we are a better choice rather than other well known training institutes and consultants. For example:

• We have over 100 man-years of experience in the Telecoms domain.

• We have consulting assignments with industry pioneers of new and upcoming technologies.

• Our consultants are members of many technical forums and are well known bloggers who remain abreast of the latest happenings in the Telecom industry.

Please email training@eXplanoTech.com for more information.