Telecommunication Tower Management System, A Study on Zamtel, Zambia

Abstract

Telecommunication is one of the most ever evolving fields on the modern day market as it remains an underlining factor in Service provision cutting across Infrastructure as a service, (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Telecom towers form the backbone of our modern communications infrastructure covering a wide and diverse geographical structure and some of these towers were placed in remote areas, it is a difficult and laborious effort for humans to continuously monitor these towers. Monitoring and Management Solutions remains key to running a Successful Telecom Business, from the passive infrastructure that is typically present in wired and wireless network locations emerge Active Equipment and Data on performance parameters as to be constantly monitored for the business to operate at an optimal level making use of each and every resource involved to maintain Profitability. The purpose of the solution is to help Manage, Monitor and Maintain Telecom infrastructure, minimize total Operational Cost (OPEX) and Servicing costs, Maximize Energy Savings, Preserve Network Availability, and Stop Revenue Loss. Tower Management System (TMS) via internet-based devices will enable a firm to establish, Monitor, Manage and Maintain tower parameters provide online solutions, through an established virtual connection to the tower. Tower asset monitoring will be made completely online with the help of this project providing a platform that aids decision making and guides investments.