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Next-Generation OSS/BSS Challenges
 
WHITE PAPER: Posted: June 10, 2008 | Published: June 7, 2008
This Expert Lesson will look at service providers' next-generation OSS/BSS challenges and opportunities, whether that means having a third-party assessment or outsourcing OSS/BSS network management.
Topics: Fraud Protection | IP Networks | PSTN | Unified Messaging | VoIP |
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Episode 2: Steps for Effective Operations Transformation
PODCAST: Posted: June 5, 2008 | Premiered: June 5, 2008
Deepak reviews the critical steps operators need to make to cut operating costs, which fuel over 50% of service provider budgets, he looks at transformation opportunities from a financial point of view reviewing industry benchmarks.
Topics: IP Networks | PSTN | Security Management | Systems Integration |
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Episode 3: Supporting Operations Transformation with Service Modeling Methodology
PODCAST: Posted: June 5, 2008 | Premiered: June 5, 2008
Service Operations Modeling is a technique to characterize the operations of communication services and to establish a series of measurable and important indicators which span the entire lifespan of a service.
Topics: Security Management | Systems Integration |
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Episode 1: Trends and Transformation Impact within the OSS/BSS Marketplace
PODCAST: Posted: June 5, 2008 | Premiered: June 5, 2008
Johanne discusses the current trends in the $20 Billion communication software market place with particular emphasis on business and operations support systems, also known as OSS/BSS.
Topics: Security Management | Systems Integration |
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From NOCs to ROCs: Helping Service Providers Monitor Business Operations
PODCAST: Posted: May 27, 2008 | Premiered: May 27, 2008
In this podcast, Jeff Cotrupe and Kate Gerwig discuss how service providers are using a revenue operations center (ROC) to at long last integrate revenue processes with the rest of their OSS/BSS fabric.
Topics: Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Services | Telecommunications Standards |
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How to Effectively Transition to VoIP and IMS - Big Bang or Phased Approach?
WHITE PAPER: Posted: May 6, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008
This white paper describes the key drivers motivating service providers to migrate to IPbased networks as well as the most effective first steps, including the network topologies involved in the transformation.
Topics: Networking | VoIP |
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How to Successfully Transform the Organization during IP Network Transformation
WHITE PAPER: Posted: May 7, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008
This paper provides an overview of guidelines for addressing the organizational change that must accompany transformation to an IP-based network and business.
Topics: Courseware | IP Networks | Resource Management | Training |
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Advanced DPI: Intelligent Security and Insight Add up to Opportunity
WHITE PAPER: Posted: January 31, 2008 | Published: November 1, 2007
Advanced DPI supplies intelligence service providers can use to better manage traffic, mitigate current and future security threats, and develop and deploy new services.
Topics: LAN | Security | VoIP |
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IPTV Business Strategies: A Perspective
WHITE PAPER: Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: September 3, 2007
This paper provides a perspective on positioning IPTV within an overall market strategy and business model to increase the likelihood of commercial success.
Topics: Hackers | Intrusion Prevention | IPTV | Security Management | Telecommunications Hardware | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Software |
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Delivering Innovative Services Using Service Delivery Environments
WHITE PAPER: Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: September 1, 2007
Service providers wish to enable blending and personalization of services to further enhance the end-user experience. This document explains the choices and challenges that service providers face in developing such features.
Topics: Integrated Development Environments | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Service Providers |
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Service Modeling: The Foundation of Services Operations Transformation
WHITE PAPER: Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: May 1, 2007
This white paper discusses how Detailed Service Models have become the blueprints required to build Service-Oriented Operations. Read this white paper to learn the key components and multiple benefits of the service modeling process.
Topics: Application Development | Application Integration | QOS | SOA | SOA Governance | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Networks | Triple Play Services |
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No-touch' Flow-Through Provisioning Solution for Wireless Service Providers
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Posted: June 5, 2008 | Published: April 10, 2007
This white paper describes Alcatel-Lucent's provisioning solution, Wireless Service Activation Manager (SAM); describes the operational advantages of the SAM provisioning solution; and outlines the provisioning solution.
Topics: Customer Satisfaction | Order Management Systems | Wireless Service Providers |
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A Perspective on Telecommunications Business Transformation - Operations Transformation Strategies
WHITE PAPER: Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: April 1, 2007
This white paper discusses the challenges that service providers face with the rapidly evolving telecommunications marketplace. Learn how to remain competitive in today's volatile market by reviewing some of the proven strategies for operational...
Topics: Telecommunications Hardware | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Services | Telecommunications Standards |
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Subscriber Data: How Service Providers Can Mine the Gold Buried in Their Networks
WHITE PAPER: Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: March 1, 2007
This white paper discusses how customer information or subscriber data is an important asset to be managed. Learn how service providers can use subscriber data as a foundation to generate new revenue streams and strengthen their brand.
Topics: Application Deployment | Application Development | Applications Management Services | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Networks |
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Wireless Backhaul for 3G Networks
WHITE PAPER: Posted: January 31, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007
This white paper addresses challenges in building cost-effective backhaul network solution including the need for cellular operators to focus on backhaul network.
Topics: Network Management | Quality of Service | WiMAX |
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