Three ways NFV is changing the role of network engineers in telecoms

In case you missed it, NFV has well and truly arrived! Over the past few months we have seen a continual stream of NFV announcements from the likes of Telefonica, Orange and Velcom to name but a few. CSPs have finally initiated the transition from proof-of-concepts to lab trials and even early NFV deployments. But … Continued

What we learned about 5G progress at this years’ MWC

For another year running 5G took centre stage at last week’s Mobile World Congress, the biggest event on the telecoms calendar. Both operators and vendors alike showcased their progress toward the next generation mobile technology, including new tech and new partnerships. What was evident this year is that operators are now speaking much more openly … Continued

The two routes to big data monetisation in telecoms

It is no secret that profits in the telecoms industry have taken a hit in recent years. So the promise of new revenues through big data monetisation is a welcome one. Over the past 12 months the big data monetisation hype has transformed from talk to action, and two clear routes to big data monetisation … Continued

17 predictions for 2017 – what lies ahead for big data analytics in telecoms?

2016 has been a year of transition for many CSPs. We have seen numerous NFV projects initiated and new 5G developments announced on a monthly basis. This transition looks set to continue into 2017 as data monetisation becomes a reality, prediction technology advances and the concept of ‘data for social good’ arrives. Read our 17 … Continued