Netcracker Technology

  The ongoing buildout of 5G network infrastructure is having a profound impact on the shape of the physical network, prompting changes in how the supporting software behaves. The most impactful changes in the deployment phase and how that will impact ongoing telecom software evolution. Read More    

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, currently operate on a variety of radio communications options. Some are on CSP LTE connections, but the majority are using some sort of proprietary radio communications system provided by the drone manufacturers themselves. As LTE is prone to network congestion problems, propagation issues, data transfer speed issues and inconsistent availability, it has not been an obvious choice for drone connectivity. Read More    

HardenStance highlights the importance of CSP and vendor alignment around agile and cloud native goals in a recent latest white paper. The transformation towards Agile development processes within the communications service provider community loosely relates those of a modern automotive manufacturing line. Modern manufacturers can produce multiple cars on the same line, where logistics flexibility and just in time delivery helps ensure customers get exactly the color, features and options they want. Read More    

While premises-based services drive revenue, individualized services represent a new growth opportunity. At the heart of any billing system is the customer model. In Cable, the customer was originally defined by a street address. Cable operators’ continued investments to identify and engage individuals with personalized services are forcing the customer model to change. Read More