12th May - Ericsson has been chosen by leading Indonesian operator Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia Telkomsel for its Mobile Softswitch Solution MSS, including the new MSC Server Blade Cluster. The solution will provide a common core network platform for both GSM and WCDMA technology and boost Telkomsel's network capacity, performance and coverage.

Ericsson's MSS will allow Telkomsel to reduce its core network operating expenses, and is the first step towards an efficient, converged, all-IP core network. It supports improved call control and network intelligence, enabling a reduction in the number and size of main core network sites. It also offers bandwidth savings, improved voice-over-IP network services, and enhanced voice quality for subscribers.

The next-generation MSC Server is based on highly efficient blade technology. The innovative MSC Server Blade Cluster provides ultra-high capacity, supporting up to 8 million subscribers with only two cabinets. This reduces space requirements by up to 90 percent and energy consumption by up to 60 percent compared with Ericsson's standard MSC-Servers, which already lead the market for efficient use of power and space.

This is one of the biggest softswitch network modernizations in Asia Pacific and under the three-year agreement Ericsson will also provide services including network deployment and integration.

Muhammad Iswan, Vice President Procurement & Logistics Telkomsel says: "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Ericsson in ensuring smooth migration of our network. This will enable us to secure network evolution while constantly maintaining service and quality, it also will extend Telkomsel's footprint to address the ever-increasing need for mobile communications. "

Bengt Thornberg, President of Ericsson Indonesia, says: "We are proud to continue our longstanding relationship with Telkomsel and support its move towards an all-IP network, allowing the company to broaden its service offering and tap into new revenue streams."