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11 December, 2018
Communications service providers (CSPs) spend about 90% of their capital expenditure (CapEx) budget on the network, so it would be reasonable to assume that network transformation represents a core component of digital transformation. But this is not necessarily the case. (more…)
19 November, 2018
Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN), is an application of software-defined networking (SDN) technology which is applied to a WAN architecture. One of the main benefits of SD-WAN, compared to traditional networking technologies is being able to centralise the control plane through a cloud hosted controller. Removing control from the edge devices allows for a more streamlined management of those devices. For network managers, simplifying controls, speed of deployment and agility to new challenges not only allows for cost savings and greater productivity, but helps deliver an overall better user experience, writes Stephen Lawrence, the sector director for enterprise at SSE Enterprise Telecoms. (more…)
15 November, 2018
The rapid explosion of over-the-top (OTT) services has forever changed the business model of mobile operators globally, writes John English, the director of marketing for service provider solutions at NETSCOUT.
08 October, 2018
Netcracker Technology announced the launch of a new solution: the Netcracker Business Cloud, which eliminates the time, cost and complexity barriers service providers typically face in deploying cloud-based applications and virtual connectivity services. (more…)
01 October, 2018
Three Platinum members of Linux Foundation’s ONAP (Open Network Automation Platform), Vodafone, China Mobile and Huawei, are collaborating to demonstrate advanced ONAP orchestration capabilities for cross-operator multi-layer VPN services. (more…)
17 September, 2018
It’s no surprise that a robust, resilient, and reliable network is one of the most important drivers for business success. Organisations are having to continuously improve their network infrastructure to offer the great experiences their customers expect. Recent changes in the network market mean this continuous improvement needs to go beyond optimisations and extend all the way to re-architecting the network, writes Larry Zulch, the executive vice president and general manager of Savvius, a LiveAction company.
11 September, 2018
Huawei has launched its TelcoCraft Service Crafting Centre (SCC) solution, which aims to help communication service providers (CSP) to realise network automation by adopting a new service creation and operation model. (more…)
02 August, 2018
The Linux Foundation Networking Fund (LFN), which facilitates collaboration and operational excellence across open networking projects such as ONAP and OPNFV, announced the addition of eight new Silver and Associate members, continuing its rapid global growth. (more…)
18 July, 2018
Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are two technologies that are making a huge impact on virtually every industry, writes Brendan Gill, the chief executive of OpenSignal. Smart tools are being used by organisations across the globe – within current hardware and software – to improve both the decision making and automation processes.
05 July, 2018
Software defined wide area networks – or SD-WANs – are coming to a network near you … and soon, writes Manish Aggarwal, the director of technology at Aricent.
