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As cloud providers consider build vs. buy, many lean toward 'build'
Some cloud providers say vendors aren't keeping up with their needs, sparking a debate about build vs. buy for cloud infrastructure.24 Oct 2012
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Cloud cost savings debatable in build-vs.-buy issue for providers
In the build vs. buy debate, cloud providers want vendors to show them the cost savings when it comes to buying true carrier-class hardware or software.24 Oct 2012
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Open source software security issues: How to review OSS for security
A reader asks how to judge the security of open source software products. Expert Michael Cobb lists three areas to check.15 Feb 2012
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Next-generation OSS platforms: Faster time to market for new services
A new survey correlates next-generation OSS platforms with faster time to market. With many carriers confounded by convoluted legacy systems, why have they been slow to upgrade?20 Apr 2011
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OSS/BSS shifts to XML-based quality of experience model
The role of operations and business support systems (OSS/BSS) is moving toward a software-based XML customer experience model that focuses on the user’s quality of experience.11 Apr 2011
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A provider's guide to building behavior-based mobile cloud services
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operational support system (OSS)
An operational support system (OSS) is a set of programs that help a communications service provider monitor, control, analyze and manage a telephone or computer network.31 Jul 2007
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Opinion: Oracle hardware sales slump, but service layer's what matters
Oracle hardware sales fell below expectations, but that's not the big issue for cloud providers. It needs a better service layer story, says commentator Tom Nolle.28 Mar 2012
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Cloud capacity planning not just about capex -- it's an SLA issue, too
Do you know how to play Tetris? Good -- then you're halfway to understanding the rigors of cloud capacity planning. Learn the rest in this free chapter download.17 Feb 2012
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cloud aggregator
A cloud aggregator is a type of cloud broker that packages and integrates multiple cloud computing services into one or more composite services.29 Dec 2011
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Cloud data center switching fabric could ease data center complexity
A growing number of cloud providers and operators are asking if their data center networks need a cloud data center switching fabric to simplify design and ensure connectivity.22 Dec 2011
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New telecom industry trends require OSS/BSS systems changes
New telecom industry trends are driving OSS/BSS systems requirements, with new service layer architecture and customer experience management at the core, causing a move to automated systems and man...30 Mar 2010
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Next-generation OSS platforms: Faster time to market for new services
A new survey correlates next-generation OSS platforms with faster time to market. With many carriers confounded by convoluted legacy systems, why have they been slow to upgrade?20 Apr 2011
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Selling facilities monitoring as a service: A network operator's guide
Offering facilities monitoring as a service could prove lucrative for network operators. Find out what makes a facilities monitoring service framework successful.30 Mar 2011
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New service needs drive changes to telecom data center architecture
The need to deliver content, mobile and cloud services and compete with OTT providers is driving a three-phase change to telecom data center architecture for network operators.17 Jun 2011
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Virtualization technology offers cloud infrastructure flexibility
By using virtualization technology, cloud service providers gain infrastructure evolution options and also flexibility in terms of their evolving cloud services mix.21 Jun 2011
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Building a cloud computing infrastructure to serve dual purposes
While updating network infrastructure, operators must design a cloud computing infrastructure that serves a two-fold purpose -- supporting multiple cloud computing services and serving as the IT pl...18 Mar 2011
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A cloud provider's guide to building multiservice cloud platforms
This cloud platform guide walks cloud providers through creating one flexible platform for multiple services, internal and external cloud uses and the necessary database analysis.26 Apr 2011