GeoLENs MLC New Features

What's New in Latest Release of the GeoLENs MLC

The newest release of the GeoLENs MLC is based on the GeoLENs Mobile Location Center, a single mobile location solution that supports all emergency, commercial, and security location-based services for 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. Equipped with virtual node technology, the GeoLENs MLC consolidates the capabilities of a GMLC, SMLC, E-SMLC, SAS, and SLP into one single-bay solution that is flexible, powerful, and scalable.

Able to support virtually any popular handset-based, network-based, and hybrid locating technology  in multiple combinations  the GeoLENs MLC can now process up to 1,000 transactions per second. It also integrates a full-featured policy server that controls the types of applications and devices that can access location information. The result is one solution capable of handling all location requests across the network, regardless of network configuration.

With this new release, the GeoLENs MLC provides today's network operator more reasons to invest in GeoLENs technology to location-enable their network.

Dual Plane Capability

GeoLENs MLC combines control plane (CoPl) and secure user plane location (SUPL) architectures to employ the highest-accuracy, best yielding location technology. A typical scenario demonstrating the benefit of combined dual plane functionality would be when a secure user plane enabled mobile device is attempting to determine the users location. If GPS signals cannot penetrate the building, the typical secure user plane location solution, assisted-GPS, will not be able to find the user accurately. With GeoLENs MLC 10.2 and above, the network can automatically start looking for the user with a control plane locating technology. When an indoor location system (GeoLENs Indoor) or our high accuracy GeoLENs LMU network is integrated with the GeoLENs MLC 10.2, the callers location can be determined with higher accuracy.

Increased Capacity

The GeoLENs MLC also provides significant capacity increases. The added capacity enables operators to handle the growing demand for location requests while deploying fewer systems, which may result in a significant decrease in CAPEX and OPEX costs. In markets such as Asia, where operators are required to locate all mobile devices on their network during an emergency, the GeoLENs MLC helps ensure compliance.

SIGTRAN Routing Flexibility

Traditionally, the GeoLENs MLC transmitted SS7 over IP signals to the core using the location platform's IP routers. Today, however, many networks maintain their own intermediate routers. The new GeoLENs MLC release optimizes this capability, enabling these operators to use their own routers. For networks without this capability, the IP router within the GeoLENs MLC provides outstanding throughput.

Enhanced OAM Documentation

Additions to the already comprehensive GeoLENs MLC documentation now include a powerful system-level troubleshooting guide to help operators quickly diagnose location determination issues in their network. This section enables operators to view their GeoLENs MLC within the context of their overall location determination chain. The broader perspective means operators can better identify and address problem areas more quickly and with less cost, ultimately increasing the quality of service for subscribers.

To learn how the newest release of GeoLENs MLC can help you increase your overall network performance and profits, contact CommScope now.