Cyan CyMS

Cyan CyMS Multi-Layer Management System

Cyan recognizes that networks are rapidly growing in scale and in layers. Every network is composed of multiple discrete layers, typically ranging from conduits or cable bundles with multiple fibers, with each fiber supporting one or more wavelengths, each wavelength supporting one or more layers of new and prior generation transport technologies and ultimately to services which are carried over these transport technologies.

Historically, these network layers were independently planned, provisioned and managed, often with spread sheets used to track inter-dependencies. The lack of a congruent view of available resources and projected requirements across the network layers typically results in a compounding effect of a slight over-provisioning of resources at each successive layer to provide the buffer to respond to unanticpated requirements of the above services and technology layers. Cyan understands this multi-layer network reality and the opportunity to materially reduce both operational and capital expense through a more relevant management multi-layer management paradigm.

CyMS also supports the full range of conventional fault, configuration, accounting, performance and security (FCAPS) functions, plus much more. Building upon Path Computation Elements (PCE) and Virtual Network Topology Managemer (VNTM) concepts promoted by the Tele Management Forum (TM Forum), Cyan has developed the CyMS multi-layer management system and web based applications with multi-layer optimization and visualization tools to simplify the planning, provisioning and management of multiple technology layers and interdependencies.

CyMS’ revolutionary 3-dimensional visualization tools capture the essence of the saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Otherwise complex  relationships and interdependencies are rendered clearly, making it easier for network operators to plan, provision and troubleshoot networks with greater confidence and reduced risks.

These powerful visualization techniques can provide virtual network views from multiple perspectives. For example, specific services and traffic types such as MEF service networks, wireless backhaul or IPTV networks, specific wholesale customer traffic and others can be individually viewed as virtual networks operating within one common converged network - providing views from a line of business or service perspective. Alternative views can be sorted to provide visualization from a technology or functional level, enabling separate functional support groups to view and manage their relevant portion of a network to simplify the operational introduction of multi-layer transport solutions into existing organization structures and operating procedures. Collectively, this network virtualization flexibility further aids in simplifying the management of multiple converged technologies, services and networks within one common network.