Cover Story – FiiAnalytics Technologies Private Limited

Q & A

1. What is FiiAnalytics ?

FiiAnalytics Technologies Private Limited is a software company headquartered in Chennai. Our vision is to empower Internet Service Providers by providing them with cutting edge software products and solutions to enhance their business efficiency and operations.

2. What are FiiViz, FiiDiag and FiiConnect?

FiiViz is a web portal designed for network operators to centralize and automate various business processes. It includes modules for ONT monitoring, network monitoring, inventory management and reporting.

FiiDiag is an intuitive mobile application exclusively designed to manage network and business operations on the go.

FiiConnect is a subscriber mobile application using which the subscribers can monitor the ONT and update LAN configuration like WiFi Name and Password.

3. Why should Internet Service Providers choose FiiAnalytics platform?

As an ISP, by choosing the FiiAnalytics platform, you will get a single portal where you can monitor all OLTs and manage all ONTs, even if they are from different manufacturers. Also, You can provide the platform to your franchisees/subscribers with separate login for each of them to ease their day to day monitoring and operations. Additionally, you can opt to get the platform themed with your logo and create more visibility for your brand.

4. Are there any benefits for the Franchisee?

As a Franchisee, by choosing the FiiAnalytics platform, you will get a single portal where you can monitor all OLTs and manage all ONTs, even if they are from different manufacturers or ISPs. Using the ONT monitoring and alerting features, you can provide quick resolution to subscriber issues remotely thereby improving subscriber retention.

5. Kindly elaborate the advantages of single system for OLT, ONU & network monitoring

Today a typical network operator has to switch to three different tools before arriving at a conclusion for a problem. Take for example, A subscriber calls to complain about poor speed, these are the actions to be done

1. Login and check the subscriber details in CRM / Radius software to get plan details and session details

2. Login to the OLT to check for power issues

3. Go to the subscriber home to check and fix Wi-Fi Issues or router placement

FiiAnalytics platform helps to organize all critical information at one place and also provides the ability to take swift actions with remote troubleshooting commands minimizing the site visit.

6. What are the major highlights of FiiAnalytics platform?

Some of the major highlights,
1. 24×7 ONT health and Optical Power monitoring
2. Avoid accessing individual OLTs for monitoring/troubleshooting.
3. Subscriber LAN network insights to troubleshoot Wi-Fi issues remotely
4. Receive Alerts for Fiber cut and Poor optical signal as push notifications for immediate remediation

5. Zero Touch ONT Provisioning

7. How is the latest solution different from other products in the market?

There are multiple software products to monitor individual components separately, like OLT, ONT(TR069) and NAS/Core Router but there is none which focuses on network operators business needs and provides an integrated platform, theming and along with an intuitive mobile app for operators and subscribers. With our vision and the exciting roadmap ahead our FiiAnalytics solution stands out and it is unlike any other monitoring solution. Please register for our free trial to know more.

8. Please explain some features covered in ONU monitoring & management

ONU Firmware Update, ONU Health, Optical Module Information, LAN connected clients details and per client statistics along with historical data for trend analysis.
Remote actions supported – Reboot, Ping, Traceroute, Speedtest, WiFi-Optimization, Change-WiFi-SSID-Password.

9. Do you have automatic provisioning for the ONU? Does it auto configure the device after factory reset?

Yes, we have support for automatic provisioning in the platform. The device will be configured automatically even if a subscriber accidentally performs factory reset. This helps to avoid site visits to reconfigure the ONU again.

10. We have OLT & ONT from different vendors. Does this solution work?
Yes, FiiAnalytics platform is vendor agnostic and can easily accommodate new and different manufacturers/vendors.

11. I have already configured TR-069/CWMP for my network. What are the benefits of choosing FiiAnalytics platform?

End user client statistics and RSSI metrics are not available in TR-069. Also TR-069 solution is heavily dependent on the vendor implementation of the TR-069/CWMP agent. The vendor support for TR-069 issues is minimal to none, unless you have a big purchase order with the ONU vendor. By choosing FiiAnalytics you get a technology partner who will work alongside to help you achieve your business goal and aspirations.

12. What are the data security practices followed?

The data is completely encrypted in transit and at rest. The platform can be used to its full potential even without subscriber information like name and mobile number.

13. Do you provide tech support for on premise installation?
Yes, we have support for on premise installation mode. Contact our sales for more information.