Telecom Provisioning

ANALYST REPORT: The purpose of this paper is to describe the attributes of a true customer-centric converged solution. From these attributes, a framework to measure and compare providers' converged solutions emerges. We will conclude with a review of Sprint's approach to offering true convergence to business and government customers.

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: Consumer spending patterns undergo significant changes during an economic downturn. This paper presents the results of a worldwide study to assess how the current recession is affecting consumer spending. This information can help operators recognize the areas of greatest revenue potential in the months ahead and adjust accordingly.

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: Developments in alternative energy technology are creating solutions that provide network operators with the ability to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint. Read this short whitepaper for more information about alternative energy sources that can make your wireless network more eco-friendly and save you money.

Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009

PODCAST: Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. But energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast discusses the lessons learned in the market for working well with application developers, and best practices for network providers.

Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 02 Oct 2009

PODCAST: Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. However, energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast covers market trends driving network providers to change their relationships with application developers.

Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 02 Oct 2009

PODCAST: Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. However, energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast examines application developers' needs and how network providers can improve their relationships with developers.

Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 02 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: Mobile internet access and the explosive demand for high bandwidth services on mobile devices have created a pivotal point for service providers. Those providers that can meet the new demands while increasing efficiency will be able to increase their market share, while those that are not will lose ground. Read on to learn how to keep up.

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: ECI's 1Net architecture helps service providers converge core Ethernet and DWDM networks for increased service flexibility while lowering operating and capital expenses. ECI's converged network not only addresses the needs of operators, but also sets a new standard for network efficiency and service quality. Read this whitepaper to find out more.

Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Published: 17 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: As services shift to IP protocols and bandwidth demands grow, Wireline Telcos and Cable MSOs alike must evolve their infrastructures to become IP centric. Read this whitepaper to learn more about the two paths service providers are taking to get to this new infrastructure and how they both end up in the same place.

Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Published: 17 Sep 2009

EGUIDE: Next generation services need to meet customer and carrier needs; network convergence is the technical goal, while IP transformation is the business goal. This guide addresses the challenge of planning for providers doing both at the same time and lays out a service delivery platform (SDP) and SOA roadmap to recreate the network architecture.

Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Published: 02 Sep 2009

EGUIDE: Only rock-solid planning will get you to next-generation network and services convergence, and this Telecom Insights guide walks you through the trends affecting the telecom services business and lays out a path to getting there.

Posted: 10 Jun 2009 | Published: 10 Jun 2009

CASE STUDY: Read this quick case study to see how Tiens Group - a Chinese enterprise that does business internationally - was able to build a single network that handles all of their communications needs all over the globe and allows them greater growth potential while simultaneously reducing overheads.

Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Published: 06 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper will identify the challenges mobile operators face in the current environment; outline the steps they can take to evolve the backhaul network to support greater capacity at lower cost; and examine the role of a trusted partner in helping implement a mobile backhaul solution that meets their specific business imperatives.

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 | Published: 26 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines issues that are driving industry interest in services access and onboarding; factors that impact successful implementation; key business model considerations and how they impact the business, technical, operational, and partnership dimensions; and steps that Network Operators can take to ensure they maximize benifits.

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 | Published: 26 Mar 2009