What is CONTROL?

Overview 
 CONTROL is a multivendor and multiprotocol Device Management Platform, also known as an ACS (Automated Configuration Server). It enables service providers to efficiently manage and support customer premises equipment (CPE) regardless of manufacturer or device model. 
 
 Key Capabilities 
 CONTROL provides comprehensive device management functionalities designed for service provider operations: 
 
 
 Automated Device Onboarding – Streamlined provisioning of new devices 
 
 Device Configuration Management – Centralized configuration control and version management 
 
 Services Configuration – Service-level parameter configuration and deployment 
 
 Configuration Scripting/Automation – Script-based workflows for bulk operations 
 
 Device Diagnostics – Real-time monitoring and diagnostic tools 
 
 CLI Access – Command-line interface for advanced troubleshooting 
 
 Firmware Management – Centralized firmware updates and version control 
 
 Protocol Support 
 CONTROL communicates with managed devices through standard and secure southbound protocols, including: 
 
 TR-069 (CWMP) 
 MQTT 
 SNMP 
 CLI 
 Additional vendor-specific protocols 
 
 This multi-protocol approach ensures unified device management across different brands and models through a single platform. 
 User Interface 
 Web-Based GUI 
 CONTROL features a comprehensive web-based graphical user interface for configuration, settings management, and troubleshooting. The interface supports role-based access control with differentiated privilege levels: 
 
 
 Read-only – View configuration and status information 
 
 Read-write – Modify device settings and configurations 
 
 Admin – Full platform administration capabilities 
 
 RESTful API 
 All configuration settings and management actions are accessible through a flexible RESTful API, enabling seamless integration with existing OSS/BSS platforms and custom automation workflows. 
 Additional Resources 
 
 
 Architecture 
 
 
 Specifications