July: Fixed Mobile Convergence
This issue of Pipeline is dedicated to covering the convergence of fixed and mobile networks. July’s Pipeline will look into IMS deployments, and see how these two worlds can coexist.
Special event coverage: NXTComm
July: Automation
In July, Pipeline explores how OSS can impact customer satisfaction and reduce customer churn. Pipeline will look at how today’s software solutions are helping deliver Automated Service Fulfillment, Customer Self-Service, Empowered Customer Service, Targeted Application Bundles and other techniques used by service providers to help retain customers and attract customers.
August: Automation
In August, Pipeline will look at ways OSS is automating the business and operations of communications carriers. Pipeline will also examine the possibility of a fully Autonomic OSS and Network as the future of network operations and business support systems.
September: Maintaining Network Health
July’s Pipeline looks at ways service providers can maintain a healthy network. This issue will explore best practices and methods of fault management, testing and measurement, and the possibility of self-healing networks.
Special event coverage:
Next Gen OSS/BSS Summit
October: Keeping Promises
This issue of Pipeline will explore the world of telecom relationships from partnerships between mobile carriers and equipment manufacturers, OSS vendors, and the end customers. This month promises to reveal the relationship between suppliers and service providers and how that impacts the user experience.
Special event coverage:
Broadband World Forum Europe
COMPTEL Plus Fall Convention and Expo
FTTH Conference – Expo 2007
Optimizing OSS
November: The Shifting Market
This issue of Pipeline delves into the changing roles of service providers due to new virtual service offerings, customer self service, and the growing prominence of alternative service providers.
Special event coverage:
TM Forum Management World Americas
December: Trends