network management

Amartus’ connectivity service layer play: Close, but no cigar

At least one network software player is now embracing some elements of the new-age operations model we've been touting -- Amartus is promising a "connectivity service layer" that...

Network management trends requires business model change

Amdocs has just published a survey of network operator management views on the future, and one very interesting point is the degree to which it matches our own results....

Network outsourcing trend grows from operations economics

Sprint is rumored to be looking at outsourcing its network management/operations to Ericsson, another data point in the growing number of management outsource deals. While there are certainly some potential savings involved in this...

EU telcos weigh economics of network management outsourcing

The EU says telcos there are weathering the economic storm so far, better in fact than most industry sectors. This contrasts with other stories that telcos are outsourcing network management to reduce costs.

We think that the truth of the situation is closer to the EU version. We’ve...

Juniper focuses on preparing for economic upturn

Juniper’s analyst event was a tour de force by any standard, and especially good for a company that has had problems communicating its value proposition in this kind of forum. Juniper related its position...

Enterprise management challenges mirror service provider issues

Enterprises may be heading down the same trail to management challenges according to many sources, and our own research tends to bear out the main conclusions. IT organizations have many of the problems of service providers, especially the larger enterprises, but they have been slower to embrace...