By: Scott St. John - Pipeline
There are a few points in history, most of them incredibly tragic, that forever change the world. The world before 9/11 was drastically different than after 9/11. The world after
World War II was dramatically different than the years that preceded it. And it was more than the world-changing event itself. The shockwaves that radiated from these events changed the way we
work, live, and even think to this day. Prior to 9/11, for example, I remember arriving at the airport 45 minutes before a flight, briskly walking directly to the gate, and board the plane just as
the doors were closing…
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By: Bernardo Lucas
As the communications industry’s digital transformation takes shape, and the limelight shifts from connecting the users to connecting a user to their digital lifestyle, technology innovations
such as eSIM, VoLTE, IoT, cloud, NFV, and 5G raise important business assurance questions for Communications Service Providers (CSPs). There are three top considerations for CSPs that want to
accelerate the return on investment of their digital transformation. #1: Focus on CX to drive revenues Traditionally, the digital transformation of a CSP focused on process automation in the back
office or core network…
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By: Keith Russell
Investment in 5G radio upgrades are ramping up around the globe—and for good reason. There is an entire universe of use cases for 5G that are going to be game-changing. It seems that there is
always a story in the trade press on how 5G will enable connected vehicles, eHealth, cloud-based robotics and more. Of course, it will take time for the overall ecosystem for these use cases to
develop, and many of us will wait a while before signing up for 5G remote surgery. But that’s OK. 5G has plenty of utility today…
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By: Ben Parker
Although 5G may be overhyped today, its future promise is real. So are the operational challenges it poses for communication service providers (CSPs). Delivering new mobile services for
leading-edge applications and use cases will stress the ability of network operators to manage the range of enabling hardware and software technologies in their underlying infrastructure.
Operations teams will face challenges in each 5G domain—subscriber, service, edge and core—and across domains. This article examines the unique challenges in each domain, the best steps for
applying machine intelligence (AI, ML and big data analytics) to address them, and the top usage scenarios and opportunities for you and your key business group stakeholders…
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By: Ed Fox
Some version of this statement is everywhere you turn these days: “Cloud computing, 5G, mobility, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming the ways we
work, collaborate and live.” There’s a good reason we hear it everywhere: it’s true. These technologies are radically reshaping not only the way we do business but also the world we live in. While
these technologies often dominate headlines, however, software-defined networking (SD-WAN) is the unsung hero in the background enabling and consuming all these technologies…
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By: Jim Shanahan
Digital transformation means disruptive approaches to business processes, technology and broader organizational collaboration. In the risk-averse world and with so much at stake for business,
changing technology and the data center can appear risky and daunting. Any mention of transformation can have IT leaders worrying about the rip and replace of existing infrastructure, while
business executives work to identify which processes it impacts. The history of business IT and data center operations offers many examples of strategically planned projects using advanced
transformative technologies…
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By: Ben Edmond
Digital transformation means a lot of things to a lot of different people, depending on their perspective, industry position and experiences. While some see it as a shift towards the use of new
digital technology to realize cost savings, others view digital transformation as a complete overhaul of their organization’s processes and procedures to reinvent experiences for their customers,
employees and partners. Regardless of definition, we can all agree that it is happening now, and those who are not actively pursuing a journey of digital transformation will be left behind…
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By: Mark Cummings, Ph.D.
Among thought leaders in the telco industry, the need for a sustainable innovation ecosystem is now clear. With the advance of the super scalers and the new LEOSat (Low Earth Orbiting
Satellite) entrants in the wings, traditional Communication Service Providers (CSPs) face a tremendous challenge. Not responding to the challenge will dramatically reduce revenues and possibly
challenge their very existence. To compound the situation, the existing large vendor ecosystem selling to the CSPs is in the same boat…
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By: Ulrich Schalling
In today’s on-demand world, IoT is driving a rapid rise of connected devices. Everything that can be digitalized will be. Rapidly advancing technologies and market forces such as mobile
5G, fiber rollouts, and automation are pressuring telecom providers to quickly adapt to the evolving ecosystem. That’s why an overwhelming majority of CSPs are either actively
implementing digital transformation programs or are currently in the planning process. Emerging 5G networks create new opportunities for operators to provide services at greater capacities,
accelerated speeds, and lower latencies…
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By: Scott St. John - Pipeline
I'll try to make this succinct. The COVID-19, global pandemic has brought us past the tipping point. It has forever transformed the way we work, live, and play. It has brought us to the brink
of both tragedy and catastrophe. But, it has also underscored the critical nature of innovation and opened the door to opportunity. Now, the world has awakened to a new normal where once optional
technologies and platforms have become the key to our future and, perhaps, our very survival. Web presence? Omnichannel? Ecommerce? Necessities…
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By: Scott St. John - Pipeline
As the coronavirus pandemic continued to gain strength around the globe, much industry news in April and early May centered on its effects: on network traffic, on consumer retail spending and
supply chains, and on security concerns. The merger between T-Mobile and Sprint was officially completed, leading to the debut of the New T-Mobile. Microsoft made headlines with two major new
strategic alliances—with Coca-Cola and the National Basketball Association. The top telecom industry news stories from the month are summarized below…
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