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Why now is the time for CSPs to dive into 5G
The path from 4G to 5G is indirect and encompasses a range of options encapsulated under the 4.5G umbrella term for staging migration. This is enabling operators to access a
Read moreNew eBook: Better billing by Design
As the fruits of digital transformation begin to show through at all types of business across the world, we’re seeing new, technology-enabled business models emerge as product-centric businesses morph into
Read moreDigital services transformation – are we there yet? New analyst insight report
We’re delighted to bring you our specially-commissioned VanillaPlus Digital Transformation Insight. The Insight contains an exclusive Analyst Report written for VanillaPlus by Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan analysts Karl Whitelock
Read moreVanillaPlus survey shows that operators need to pick up the pace with their B/OSS digital transformations
The telecoms industry has transformed from a network hardware-based business, exclusively selling capacity on fixed and wireless networks, into a software-defined and service oriented business. This change has made it
Read moreIoT – Have CSPs got what it takes to succeed?
Our VanillaPlus Insight tracks developments in the Internet of Things (IoT) and explores the opportunities this presents for CSPs. The Insight contains a specially-commissioned analyst report from IoT experts Machina
Read moreVanillaPlus Black Book 2016
WELCOME TO THE VANILLAPLUS BLACK BOOK 2016 As the telecoms industry continues to go through the greatest transformation since the introduction of IP technology – and possibly ever – this,
Read moreBuilding the Carrier Grade NFV Infrastructure
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is the telco’s version of IT virtualization, achieved by augmenting the latter with the carrier grade capabilities required for high availability, security, and performance, as well
Read moreBig data and IoT to add $450 billion (£322bn) to the UK economy by 2020
Big data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) are expected to add $450 billion (£322 billion) to the UK economy from 2015 to 2020. This is twice the size
Read moreAppRiver year-end Global Security Report assesses the biggest cybersecurity threats and protective legislation
AppRiver, LLC, has released its year-end Global Security Report, a detailed summary and analysis of the malware and spam trends of 2015.
Read moreUp to 35% of CSP transformation projects fail, don’t let yours be one of them
Transformation projects don’t succeed on their own. In fact, 35% end in failure. And since they can take years to complete, the stakes are high.
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