WHITE PAPER - This paper describes an evolutionary approach to an intelligent communications network ("SmartGridNet"), maximizing leverage of the existing asset base and minimizing capital and operations expenses.
Posted: May 6, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Communications Hardware | Grid Computing | High Availability | Quality of Service | Routing | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Systems

WHITE PAPER - 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...
Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: April 1, 2007


Topics:  Telecommunications Hardware | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Services | Telecommunications Standards

WHITE PAPER - An emerging alternative model for services-oriented architecture (SOA) deployment includes a network-embedded SOA backbone that provides IT system interoperability for corporate-wide security and regulatory compliance.
Posted: April 1, 2008 | Published: February 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Processes | CRM | Data Centers | ERP | Privacy | Security | SOA | TCO | Web Services

WHITE PAPER - Advanced DPI supplies intelligence service providers can use to better manage traffic, mitigate current and future security threats, and develop and deploy new services.
Posted: January 31, 2008 | Published: November 1, 2007


Topics:  LAN | Security | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: September 1, 2007


Topics:  Integrated Development Environments | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Service Providers

WHITE PAPER - This paper presents the Alcatel-Lucent approach to eliminating the mobile blind spot by extending security coverage and IT reach beyond the walls of the enterprise with 24/7 mobile laptop tracking, troubleshooting and management capabilities.
Posted: February 5, 2008 | Published: February 1, 2008


Topics:  Internet | IT Managers | Productivity | Security | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Systems | Troubleshooting

PODCAST - 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.
Posted: June 5, 2008 | Premiered: June 5, 2008


Topics:  Security Management | Systems Integration

PODCAST - 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.
Posted: June 5, 2008 | Premiered: June 5, 2008


Topics:  IP Networks | PSTN | Security Management | Systems Integration

PODCAST - 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.
Posted: June 5, 2008 | Premiered: June 5, 2008


Topics:  Security Management | Service Creation | Systems Integration | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Management Software | Telecommunications Services | Telecommunications Systems

PODCAST - 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.
Posted: May 27, 2008 | Premiered: May 27, 2008


Topics:  Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Services | Telecommunications Standards

WHITE PAPER - This paper outlines the challenges of introducing next generation technology and defines the roles and responsibilities of a prime integrator. The critical elements of 3rd party engagement and management are also defined.
Posted: May 6, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Integration | IP | IP PBX | Networking | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Services

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: May 6, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Networking | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides an overview of guidelines for addressing the organizational change that must accompany transformation to an IP-based network and business.
Posted: May 7, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Courseware | IP Networks | Resource Management | Training

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides a perspective on positioning IPTV within an overall market strategy and business model to increase the likelihood of commercial success.
Posted: September 10, 2007 | Published: September 3, 2007


Topics:  Hackers | Intrusion Prevention | IPTV | Security Management | Telecommunications Hardware | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Software

WHITE PAPER - This paper focuses on providing a pragmatic set of test and measurement guidelines that can be implemented on a live operational IPTV service for the purposes of service assurance.
Posted: May 6, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Best Practices | Internet Protocol Television | Servers | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Services | Telecommunications Systems