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05 August 2010 14:00

Broadband - A question of access

Broadband - A question of access

The importance of access technologies for the provision of super-fast broadband services means access networks are now being regarded as the first mile, not the last. Steve Powell of Viatel looks at how this is unfolding in the

05 August 2010 13:57

OSS/BSS - A marginal business

Within the communications, media and entertainment (CME) industry, companies must find simpler and more automated ways to manage sales to improve profitability. But what's the best approach? Sterling Commerce's John Konczal provides some guidance on a complex issue 

05 August 2010 13:51

Services innovation - Voice over IP: the SME effect

Services innovation - Voice over IP: the SME effect

VoIP services held up well during the recent recession, along with IT security. Now, hosted VoIP services are gaining in appeal for smaller companies for reasons of cost and convenience, observes Star's Hugo Harber

05 August 2010 13:44

Broadband - A long- distance relationship

Broadband - A long- distance relationship

Recent breakthroughs could mean a revival of Wi-Fi's role in the provision of broadband to more remote communities, says Jim Calderbank at Ruckus Wireless 

05 August 2010 13:33

OSS/BSS - Anti-shock tactics

OSS/BSS - Anti-shock tactics

Providing greater transparency about mobile usage and implementing tiered plans and alerts should not be viewed as merely a compliance issue for CSPs; they should take this opportunity to reconnect with their subscribers, says Redknee's Humera Malik 

05 August 2010 13:27

Services innovation - Mobile data: the age of intelligence

Services innovation - Mobile data: the age of intelligence

Using applications and services to make it easier to do what we want is already happening. But services will need to be relevant and reliable to help us navigate through the mobile data clutter, says Qualcomm's Colm Healy

05 August 2010 13:20

Network infrastructure - Calm following the storm…?

Network infrastructure - Calm following the storm…?

After facing a number of unprecedented challenges in the past 18 months, a large number of businesses have begun to deliver growth again in 2010. However, they should not overlook the lessons that were learnt about planning for

05 August 2010 13:16

Broadband - IPTV: Gaining the home advantage

Broadband - IPTV: Gaining the home advantage

JDSU's Kevin O'Donnell discusses how operators need to reach into the home to drive down the cost of IPTV and improve quality of service 

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