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| 03 Nov 2009 |
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Global Crossing re-engineers the telecom customer experience
The goal of providing excellent customer experience prompted telecom provider Global Crossing to re-engineer its operations and processes, including combining the positions of CTO ... |
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| 29 Oct 2009 |
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Streaming IP video strains carriers' service network architecture
Although AT&T completed "unprecedented" work on its backbone network in 2008, CTO John Donovan conceded the company is still catching its breath as it struggles to sync the capabil... |
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Next generation architecture carries hefty price tag, but ARPU ebbs
Supporting bandwidth-heavy apps means telecom operators must revamp their next-generation architecture while also finding ways to raise the average revenue per user (ARPU). |
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| 22 Oct 2009 |
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Wireless data network dominance behind AT&T, Verizon smartphone wars
Wireless data network dominance is behind the Verizon and AT&T competition over who has the best smartphone. Telecom consultant Tom Nolle explains why. |
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| 20 Oct 2009 |
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To deliver managed telecom service, telcos must consolidate businesses
In this era of shrinking profit margins for basic connectivity services, network operators have to evolve into managed telecom service providers that can offer enterprises and cons... |
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| 14 Oct 2009 |
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Mobile infrastructure market realigned with Cisco Starent acquisition
The mobile infrastructure market landscape changed when Cisco announced plans to acquire Starent Networks, an established niche player. IDC analyst Godfrey Chua looks at the deal. |
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| 08 Oct 2009 |
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Telecom cloud services change hosting business model
If telecom carriers' cloud computing services are to be successful with the enterprise, platform security must be assured and customer portals must provide a view into the network ... |
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Carriers poised to offer cloud computing services, but with some risks
Carriers that want enterprise dollars will need to shift their focus from simple enterprise hosting services to true cloud computing services. But they should proceed with caution ... |
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| 01 Oct 2009 |
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Web-enabled TV looms, but can networks handle the Web on televisions?
Web on television is coming as manufacturers begin selling Web-enabled TVs. Carriers will need to prepare their networks to handle the bandwidth demands as users start downloading ... |
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| 24 Sep 2009 |
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Mobile device management has big profit margin for wireless carriers
If wireless carriers aren't already offering some form of mobile device management, they likely soon will be -- adding services like inventory, expense and security management -- a... |
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| 17 Sep 2009 |
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Copper, T1s not backhaul options for 4G wireless operators
Whether wireless operators choose microwave backhaul as their primary network or as a supplement to a fiber network, one thing is becoming clear: Copper lines and T1s won't be enou... |
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When urban microwave backhaul makes sense for wireless operators
Microwave backhaul has been touted as an economical solution for wireless operators in rural areas, but it may also make sense for wireless carriers in urban areas that are unable ... |
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| 04 Sep 2009 |
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FCC regulation or not, wireless business model will change
The FCC's wireless inquiry may not result in mandated industry changes, but even so, wireless operators should be changing their business models by offering higher-level services t... |
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FCC wireless ruling may kill smartphone deals, create app partnerships
If wireless operators can no longer sign exclusive deals with handset manufacturers, partnering with third-party developers and using internal resources will be key for application... |
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