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Deep Packet Inspection primer
This deep packet inspection primer looks at how network operators use DPI for traffic management and analysis, and how net neutrality principles have made its use controversial. Tutorial
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The road to LTE and 4G: How wireless technologies evolved
This chapter from 'Fundamentals of LTE' details how wireless technologies progressed from basic systems into advanced 4G wireless technologies like Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Chapter Download
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A cloud provider's guide to building multiservice cloud platforms
This cloud platform guide walks cloud providers through creating one flexible platform for multiple services, internal and external cloud uses and the necessary database analysis. Expert Lesson
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HotSeat video: ACG Research explores Juniper's new PTX MPLS switch
In this video, Ray Mota of ACG Research puts Juniper Networks' Mike Marcellin on the "HotSeat" about Juniper's recently announced PTX Series Packet Transport Switch. HotSeat Video
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As tablet device analytics trickle in, bring on the network offload
The early returns on the effects of tablet devices on 3G/4G networks are trickling in and already indicate that network offload – using Wi-Fi hotspots or femtocells – is an essential strategy. Feature
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Tablet devices could change user behavior and network capacity planning
Growing use of tablet devices could result in a new kind of network capacity planning that relies heavily on Wi-Fi hotspot and femtocell offload, as bandwidth-intensive applications like video are most accessed while users are in one place rather tha... Feature
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HotSeat video: ACG Research dives deep on Juniper T4000 core router
In this video, Ray Mota of ACG Research puts Juniper Networks' Luc Ceuppens on the hot seat about Juniper's new T4000 core router, how it differs from other core offerings, backward compatibility and more. HotSeat Video
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Femtocell technology primer: Growing consumer and enterprise use
This femtocell technology primer looks at wireless operators’ growing reliance on these small cellular base stations in homes and enterprises to extend wireless network coverage, and the new service opportunities coming out of their deployment. Primer
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The application enablement-based broadband model as network savior
In The Shift, Alcatel Lucent argues that a broadband model based on application enablement can help ecosystem-development stakeholders solve rising costs, falling ARPU and vanishing ROI. Chapter Download
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4G LTE wireless evolution creates three class of service issues
In the 4G LTE wireless evolution, three class of service issues are changing the way wireless operators plan for 3G-to-4G migration -- mobile LTE voice services architecture, customer demand-side influences resulting from smartphones and app stores, ... Telecom Insights
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AT&T sees opportunity in mobility, e-commerce for CDN services
Consumers have short attention spans for online content, and AT&T hopes this will sell businesses on its AT&T CDN services, as part of a broader content monetization strategy. News | 14 Jul 2011
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Operators plan inter-carrier global video conferencing network exchange
A new consortium of operators will make inter-carrier B2B video as simple as phone calls by stitching together a global video conferencing network to form a private exchange. News | 09 Jun 2011
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Online video growth prompts new content monetization strategies
Carriers must differentiate their content monetization strategies by offering advertisers something pure-play CDN providers cannot: subscriber usage data and video QoE metrics. News | 02 Jun 2011
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Verizon and SAP partner for cloud-enabled enterprise managed mobility
Verizon moved to increase its visibility to enterprises as a managed mobility cloud provider by enhancing its mobile applications cloud platform and a partnership with SAP. News | 10 May 2011
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Looking toward 2011: Verizon IP backbone ready for 100 Gbps, IPv6 and cloud services
SearchTelecom.com asked four operators to talk about their network objectives for 2011. First up, we find out whether the Verizon IP backbone is ready for 100G, IPv6 and the cloud. News | 15 Dec 2010
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Tata bets on core Carrier Ethernet Provider Backbone Bridging
Tata Communications is future proofing its global Ethernet network using Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB) in hopes of scaling up for point-to-multipoint Ethernet growth and better serving its wholesale customers. Article | 22 Nov 2010
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Wireless ecosystem, time to market drive T-Mobile push to HSPA+
There's a lot of talk among North American wireless carriers about 4G technologies -- namely, Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and WiMax. But with the exception of Sprint Nextel Corp., the talk hasn't resulted in deployments yet. Interview | 08 Jul 2010
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Alcatel-Lucent acquisition builds on application ecosystem strategy
With its ProgrammableWeb acquisition, Alcatel-Lucent builds on its application enablement program designed to make it easier for developers and carriers to work together to create APIs and mash-ups that use the network as the platform and include ser... Article | 29 Jun 2010
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Going all-IP calls for converged telecom network monitoring systems
When each service lived in its own access network, multiple and disparate telecom network monitoring systems were manageable. But as IP networks enable operators to offer network-agnostic services, they will need a more unified monitoring system. Article | 24 Jun 2010
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App stores, 'bill shock' drive need for smarter real-time billing
A recent case involving a Boston-area teen and his $18,000 cell phone bill highlights the need for smarter real-time billing systems to avoid "bill shock" as more third-party retailer apps flood the market. Article | 20 May 2010
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Virtualization technology offers cloud infrastructure flexibility
By using virtualization technology, cloud service providers gain infrastructure evolution options and also flexibility in terms of their evolving cloud services mix. Tip
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New service needs drive changes to telecom data center architecture
The need to deliver content, mobile and cloud services and compete with OTT providers is driving a three-phase change to telecom data center architecture for network operators. Tip
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Cloud storage solutions: Key to business data survivability
Cloud storage solutions should be positioned as a business data insurance policy, not a cheap storage solution that can increase business survivability and garner better rates. Tip
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Three business drivers promote operator cloud/network integration
Three technology and business drivers provide the impetus for network operators to work toward tight cloud and network integration to monetize expensive and valuable network assets. Tip
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ACG Research names top seven cloud service providers
ACG Research selected seven cloud service providers that have the right cloud architecture, technology and services to assure customers about a move to cloud services. Tip
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OSS/BSS shifts to XML-based quality of experience model
The role of operations and business support systems (OSS/BSS) is moving toward a software-based XML customer experience model that focuses on the user’s quality of experience. Tip
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4G network offload: Radio access network and mobile backhaul solutions
Wireless operators looking at 4G network offload to cope with growing mobile traffic have two options for relief – radio access network (RAN) offload using mobile hotspots and femtocells, and mobile backhaul solutions to move wireless traffic to the ... Tip
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Mobile application development programs: Operators learn the ropes
Establishing mobile application development programs may seem essential for mobile operators, but they must include four essential elements to attract app developers -- including application frameworks designed to operate across operators’ boundaries... Tip
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2011 top telecom trends: ACG Research high on mobility, cloud and 4G
Which telecom trends should service providers be tracking in 2011? ACG Research details how mobility, cloud computing, managed services and 4G will shape the market this year. Tip
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Content delivery networks: Video, mobility shape operators' CDN plans
Network operators want to link content delivery networks (CDNs) with their content monetization plans to take advantage of major opportunities in the video and mobility markets. Tip
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How can service providers limit peer-to-peer (P2P) traffic in routers?
It's notoriously hard to limit peer-to-peer (P2P) traffic, but IP expert Ivan Pepelnjak has some ideas on how service providers can deal with nettlesome P2P traffic jams. Answer
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IPTV (Internet Protocol television)
IPTV (Internet Protocol television) is a method of distributing television content over IP that enables a more customized and interactive user experience. Among other things, IPTV could allow people who were separated geographically to watch a movie... Definition
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Internet metering
Internet metering is a service model in which an Internet service provider (ISP) tracks the customer's use of bandwidth and charges accordingly. Typically, the customer selects a service package with a flat rate up to a specified limit and pays, ... Definition
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tru2way
Tru2way is the trade name for a technology that facilitates interactive TV and the convergence of digital television (DTV) with other communications devices... (Continued) Definition
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average revenue per user or average revenue per unit (ARPU)
Average revenue per user or average revenue per unit (ARPU) is an expression of the income generated by a typical subscriber or device per unit time in a telecommunications network... (Continued) Definition
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Ethernet as a service (EaaS)
Ethernet as a service (EaaS) is the use of high-bandwidth, fiber optic media such as Packet over SONET (PoS) to deliver 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or even 1000 Mbps Ethernet service to one or more customers across a common bidirectional broadband infrastruct... Definition
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video on demand (VoD)
Video on demand (VoD) is an interactive TV technology that allows subscribers to view programming in real time or download programs and view them later... (Continued) Definition
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broadband
In general, broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Definition
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Telecom Timeout: Video investments
This week's video blog looks at vendor moves to invest in content-enabling technology, broadband stimulus grant distribution, service provider IPTV plans, and a host of additional telecom essentials. Video
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Telecom Timeout: IPTV and Ethernet for the win
This week's Telecom Timeout features the latest information on Verizon's new CFO, Alcatel-Lucent's new Carrier Ethernet switch, and more on IPTV and Nortel. Video
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AT&T sees opportunity in mobility, e-commerce for CDN services
Consumers have short attention spans for online content, and AT&T hopes this will sell businesses on its AT&T CDN services, as part of a broader content monetization strategy. News
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Virtualization technology offers cloud infrastructure flexibility
By using virtualization technology, cloud service providers gain infrastructure evolution options and also flexibility in terms of their evolving cloud services mix. Tip
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New service needs drive changes to telecom data center architecture
The need to deliver content, mobile and cloud services and compete with OTT providers is driving a three-phase change to telecom data center architecture for network operators. Tip
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Operators plan inter-carrier global video conferencing network exchange
A new consortium of operators will make inter-carrier B2B video as simple as phone calls by stitching together a global video conferencing network to form a private exchange. News
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Online video growth prompts new content monetization strategies
Carriers must differentiate their content monetization strategies by offering advertisers something pure-play CDN providers cannot: subscriber usage data and video QoE metrics. News
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Cloud storage solutions: Key to business data survivability
Cloud storage solutions should be positioned as a business data insurance policy, not a cheap storage solution that can increase business survivability and garner better rates. Tip
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Three business drivers promote operator cloud/network integration
Three technology and business drivers provide the impetus for network operators to work toward tight cloud and network integration to monetize expensive and valuable network assets. Tip
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Deep Packet Inspection primer
This deep packet inspection primer looks at how network operators use DPI for traffic management and analysis, and how net neutrality principles have made its use controversial. Tutorial
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Verizon and SAP partner for cloud-enabled enterprise managed mobility
Verizon moved to increase its visibility to enterprises as a managed mobility cloud provider by enhancing its mobile applications cloud platform and a partnership with SAP. News
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The road to LTE and 4G: How wireless technologies evolved
This chapter from 'Fundamentals of LTE' details how wireless technologies progressed from basic systems into advanced 4G wireless technologies like Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Chapter Download
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About Next-Gen Content Delivery and Video
Next-generation content delivery solutions and video are being rolled out by most telecom carriers to stay competitive in the market. Learn about the business decisions surrounding content delivery architectures and how they affect quality content delivery.