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Intelligence for Smart Networks. Markku Oivo . Director, Applied Research. Transition to Smart Networks. Traditional Networks. Smart Networks. Tele. IP Core Backbone. Access Points. Cellular. Data. Dedicated s ervices Segregated networks Static Limited access devices
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Intelligence for Smart Networks Markku Oivo Director, Applied Research
Transition to Smart Networks Traditional Networks Smart Networks Tele IP Core Backbone Access Points Cellular Data • Dedicated services • Segregated networks • Static • Limited access devices • HW is the key enabler • Multiple services • Common networks • Dynamic • Multiple access points • SW is the key enabler
SOLID Products • SOLID Embedded Engine • Stand-alone data engine to manage local system intelligence • SOLID SynchroNet • Architecture to manage and distribute system intelligence
High performance data store Scaleable Multi-threaded Concurrent users Easily embedded in distributed devices and applications Small resource requirements Maintenance free Automatic recovery Transaction based Automatic recovery Ensures data integrity SOLID Embedded Engine
SOLID SynchroNet • Networked data integrity • Transactional integrity • Complex synchronization • Supports real-world topologies • Programmable control over synchronization • High performance • Automatic network recovery
In-flight Internet service infrastructure Replica managing subset of master Low bandwidth satellite link In-flight applications - Email- Web browsing- Shopping- Airline services Master storing full system content
Value-Added Subscriber Services Software Updates Configuration Information Network Service Software User Profiles Statistics Network Management
Future Missions smart Other emerging infrastructure markets: vehicles roads money buildings
History 02/1999 Corporate hq to US 01/1998 HP OpenView 10/1998 Check Point 06/1992 Company foundedin Finland 03/1999 Shasta Networks 11/1997 1st financing round 10/1999 Nokia WAP Server 07/1992 TEKES financing 06/1994 FRS Data Server 04/1999 FRS of SynchroNet 01/1998 Intelligent Transaction Patent filed 06/1996 FRS Embedded Engine
Current Facts • 130 people, growing very fast • Second financing round just closed: 50 M$ • Major international investors (Apax Partners, Banc Boston, Intel, Nokia,...) • Locations • Finland • Helsinki (origin) • Oulu (Sep 1, 2000) • USA: • Mountain View (Silicon Valley, Headquarters) • Boston (MA), Boulder (CO), Houston (TX), Chicago (IL) • France: Sophia Antipolis • India: subcontracting & collaboration
Solid in Oulu • Synergy & collaboration with industry, University and VTT in Oulu (~silicon valley ofmobility) • Responsible for research contacts globally • Research focus • SPI & software engineering • Data management in wireless and wireline communication • Especially in mobile devices, ubiquitous/pervasive computing, and 3G-4G architectures • 20-30 people in 2001
SOLID & ISERN - Dieter’s questions 1/2 • What you intend to do with ISERN members? • Industrial experiments, case studies • Sharing industrial experiences, packaging results • Joint projects & publishing • Joint EU proposals • Other joint projects • Provide ESE challenges in a fast growing SME environment • Often similar to fast growing units in large companies • Controlled introduction of new technology (SOLID, ISERN coaching, Application provider) • Exhange of personnel
SOLID & ISERN - Dieter’s questions 2/2 • What benefits we see from ISERN for SOLID? • Technology transfer • Using the expertise of other members in coaching • Networking with top SE researchers • Exchanging experiences with other industrial members
Intelligence for Smart Networks www.solidtech.com