Tips
Tips
Business Issues, ARPU and ROI
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Three-step network strategy sells big changes as more doable
A three-pronged network strategy takes an evolutionary approach to selling revolutionary technology changes internally, with a bigger chance of success. Continue Reading
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Embrace experimental next-gen network services to increase revenue
As network connections revenue declines, next-gen network services that deliver a user experience can transform the business. Note to operators: Missing this opportunity is not optional. Continue Reading
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New telecom transformation goals require service automation
Restarting a telecom transformation means putting business goals first and technology choices second, and making the service process more efficient through automation. Continue Reading
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Future network market vision emphasizes the edge
Facing two network market truths, carriers must focus on metro networks with big pipes connecting cloud data centers at the edge to keep costs in line with incoming revenue. Continue Reading
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The evolution of Carrier Ethernet service chaining offers new options
Operators looking to service chaining for Carrier Ethernet must assess both the issues and opportunities for use via NFV or as hosted network edge services. Continue Reading
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How to describe technology in business terms to win board approval
Networking professionals have to be able to explain the value of technology in business terms to win board approval. Find out how to talk business-speak. Continue Reading
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Need for wireless network upgrade is key AT&T/T-Mobile driver
Rising demand for high-quality network service delivery will require operators to undertake a massive wireless network upgrade, driving deals like the AT&T/T-Mobile acquisition. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Building multiple cloud services from a common infrastructure
To keep prices low and efficiency high, cloud service providers need to build a common infrastructure that can enable multiple cloud services with full management capability. Continue Reading
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Beyond the smart grid: Exploring facilities monitoring as a service
Telecom network operators looking for revenue opportunities related to smart grid activity are seeing major revenue potential in facilities monitoring as a service. Continue Reading
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Building a cloud computing infrastructure to serve dual purposes
While updating network infrastructure, operators must design a cloud computing infrastructure that serves a two-fold purpose -- supporting multiple cloud computing services and serving as the IT platform for the operator’s own applications. Continue Reading
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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... Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Customer data analytics: New revenue option for network operators
The TM Forum believes facilities-based network operators should invest in high-quality analytics tools to provide advanced customer data analytics to other service providers in order to create new revenue from the vast amount of customer information... Continue Reading
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Enabling mobile phone upgrades could reduce wireless customer churn
Solutions that improve mobile phone upgrades and speed mobile data transfer to any wireless device can help operators reduce customer churn and ease dependence on specific devices, as well as enable bundle additional applications during device ... Continue Reading