Collaborative Network Transformation

• Published in: Wireless personal communications Vol. 49; no. 3; pp. 465 - 473
• Main Author: Ramamurti, Vish
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Boston Springer US 01.05.2009; Springer
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Communications Engineering; Computer Communication Networks; Engineering; Exact sciences and technology; Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing; Systems, networks and services of telecommunications; Telecommunications; Telecommunications and information theory; Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments); Network outsourcing; Network transformation; Convergence; Internet service provider; Network transformation; Network outsourcing; Telecommunication network; Cooperative systems; Open market; Behavior model; Telecommunication services
• ISSN: 0929-6212; 1572-834X
• DOI: 10.1007/s11277-009-9687-2

The directions that a typical service provider is thinking along today are so varied. This paper will first take a look at some of the thoughts that are shaping a typical service provider’s mindset today. These thoughts stem from new technology options, increased competition, new and different customer behavior, and new business models. Based on today’s observations, combined with the desire to be prepared for the different opportunities and challenges they expect to see in the future, service providers have embarked upon a huge network transformation exercise. This paper will attempt to highlight the complexity such a network transformation exercise would entail. While they remain focused on their strategic initiatives, options for the service provider to partner with others to make the network transformation task a little easier will be explored. Should they choose to go with a network transformation partner, recommendations on how to choose and work with the right partner are provided.