WHITE PAPER - About a billion people worldwide do not have access to telecommunications services, mostly from lack of a power grid that can support network infrastructure. Traditional wireless networks for remote locations rely on costly generators that are hard on the environment. Read this whitepaper to learn about cost effective and eco-friendly alternatives.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Environmental Standards | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Service Providers | Wireless Infrastructure | Wireless Networks | Wireless Systems | Wireless WAN

PRODUCT DEMO - Cisco myPlanNet 1.0 is a simulation game that puts you into the shoes of a service provider CEO. You manage your business as it evolves from the stone age of dial-up, through the broadband and mobile connected eras, and into the dawning of the medianet age. Play now.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: October 19, 2009


Topics:  CEOs | Mobile IP | Network Architectures | Network Configuration Management | Network Design | Network Management | Network Managers | Networking | Telecommunications Service Providers

ANALYST REPORT - The purpose of this paper is to describe the attributes of a true customer-centric converged solution. From these attributes, a framework to measure and compare providers' converged solutions emerges. We will conclude with a review of Sprint's approach to offering true convergence to business and government customers.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: July 23, 2009


Topics:  Communications Networks | Converged Networks | IP Networks | LAN | Network Provisioning | Telecom Provisioning | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Service Providers | Unified Messaging | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - Consumer spending patterns undergo significant changes during an economic downturn. This paper presents the results of a worldwide study to assess how the current recession is affecting consumer spending. This information can help operators recognize the areas of greatest revenue potential in the months ahead and adjust accordingly.
Posted: October 15, 2009 | Published: October 15, 2009


Topics:  Broadband Service Providers | Broadband Telecommunications Services | Market Research | Market Trends | Telecom Provisioning | Telecom Spending | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Services

EGUIDE - Telecom service providers have to work harder at creating new ways to generate voice services revenue as the demand for wireless grows and traditional voice services declines. This pocket E-Guide details how service providers can leverage next-gen voice services, like Fixed Mobile Convergence, to address this issue.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Converged Networks | Fixed-mobile Convergence | Network Convergence | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Standards | Wireless Computing | Wireless Networks

WHITE PAPER - Developments in alternative energy technology are creating solutions that provide network operators with the ability to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint. Read this short whitepaper for more information about alternative energy sources that can make your wireless network more eco-friendly and save you money.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Network Management | Network Provisioning | Power Generation Equipment | Telecom Provisioning | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Service Providers | Wireless Infrastructure | Wireless Service Providers

PODCAST - Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. However, energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast covers market trends driving network providers to change their relationships with application developers.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Premiered: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Application Service Providers | Network Provisioning | Network Service Providers | Telecom Provisioning | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Service Providers

PODCAST - Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. However, energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast examines application developers' needs and how network providers can improve their relationships with developers.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Premiered: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Application Service Providers | Applications Management | Network Management | Network Managers | Networking | Telecom Provisioning | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Service Providers

WHITE PAPER - Mobile internet access and the explosive demand for high bandwidth services on mobile devices have created a pivotal point for service providers. Those providers that can meet the new demands while increasing efficiency will be able to increase their market share, while those that are not will lose ground. Read on to learn how to keep up.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Published: September 21, 2009


Topics:  Fiber Optic Networking | Telecom Provisioning | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Hardware | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Standards

EBOOK - The Semantic Dialogues tells the story of how National Networks, a fictional telecommunications service provider, pursued and achieved data interoperability within their SOA.
Posted: August 28, 2009 | Published: August 28, 2009


Topics:  Data Integration | ESB | SOA | Systems Integration | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Service Providers

EBOOK - Transformation has become an overused buzzword, but its real meaning remains important. Under the microscope, operations transformation is about integrating operations silos and processes, merging disparate units in the wake of acquisitions, and reducing operational expenses.
Posted: August 28, 2009 | Published: August 27, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Process Management | Customer Satisfaction | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | SOA | Systems Integration | Telecommunications Service Providers

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: June 9, 2009 | Published: June 9, 2009


Topics:  Capital Expenditures | Network Architectures | Network Design | Network Infrastructure | Network Management | Network Performance | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Services

VIDEO - This video presents an overview of Alcatel-Lucent's Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture. Learn how this is the blueprint architecture to accelerate IP network transformation for delivery of video, voice, data and entertainment services. Learn how this end-to-end "always-on" broadband service can enhance your subscriber's experience.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Premiered: June 9, 2009


Topics:  Content Delivery | IPTV | Mobile Device Management | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Services

VIDEO - This video demonstrates how our Multi-screen Experience enables the seamless movement of content and services across devices. It shows how with its unique ability to bring consumers more freedom and simplified consumption, multi-screen will create growth through a constructive intersection of content, advertising and communication industries.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Premiered: June 9, 2009


Topics:  Mobile Device Management | Mobile IP | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Services | Telecommunications Software

WHITE PAPER - This paper will identify the challenges mobile operators face in the current environment; outline the steps they can take to evolve the backhaul network to support greater capacity at lower cost; and examine the role of a trusted partner in helping implement a mobile backhaul solution that meets their specific business imperatives.
Posted: March 26, 2009 | Published: March 26, 2009


Topics:  Mobile Device Management | Telecom Provisioning | Telecom Spending | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Service Providers | Telecommunications Systems | Wireless Infrastructure | Wireless Internet | Wireless Systems | Wireless WAN