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Management World Update: The Pros and Cons of SDP Standardization
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| Advisory Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [May 22, 2009]
To standardize or not to standardize: operators are struggling
to straddle the line between supporting industry standards
governing the opening of telecom networks and maintaining tight
control over the unique assets in their networks.
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Service Broker Forum Strives to Attract Adherents to Its Standalone Product Approach
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [May 14, 2009]
The launching of the Service Broker Forum will have positive
effects for both forum members and the industry at large, as
the new advocacy group sheds light on a service delivery issue
that is crucial to the future of network operators.
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Huawei’s 2009 Global Analyst Conference: The Green Review
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Carrier Infrastructure , Broadband Infrastructure , Optical Infrastructure , Wireless Infrastructure , IP Services Infrastructure, Digital Media Infrastructure
- [May 08, 2009]
Huawei’s green messaging, somewhat predictably, focused on
power consumption as opposed to more overarching concepts being
put forth by Western vendors. Still, the breadth of Huawei’s
power initiatives shows a strong commitment to the environment.
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Service Delivery Platforms: Defining and Comparing
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| Advisory Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [May 06, 2009]
Current Analysis is taking on the near-Herculean task of rating
and comparing service delivery platforms (SDP). Here’s how we
go about it.
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Acme Packet Expands Enterprise Business through Acquisition of Covergence
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Apr 30, 2009]
Acme Packet’s first acquisition is another
SBC company. The Covergence purchase
clearly puts Acme Packet in the enterprise
market space and helps to accelerate the
company’s long-term goals to expand its
product portfolio in that direction.
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Eco-Sustainability Tracker: Green Market Developments (Q4 2008-Q1 2009)
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Business Network Services - U.S., Carrier Infrastructure , Broadband Infrastructure , Optical Infrastructure , Wireless Services - Europe, Wireless Infrastructure , Business Telecom Services - Europe, Enterprise Mobility - Europe, IP Services Infrastructure, Wholesale Telecom Services , Enterprise Mobility - U.S., Telecom Services - Asia, Digital Media Infrastructure, Telecom Infrastructure Services, Consumer Broadband Services Europe
- [Apr 20, 2009]
The “green wave” inspired largely by last year’s oil price
spike has gathered momentum and appears to be a sustainable,
long-term priority in all industry sectors the world over.
We’re doing our part by tracking the green activities in
telecom.
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Ericsson Debuts Business Communications Suite in Friendly Confines
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Apr 09, 2009]
Ericsson’s deployment of its Business Communications Suite at
Telenor marks a milestone in the evolution of a standards-based
hosted multimedia feature set aimed at enterprises. Ericsson,
however, needs to repeat the deployment outside of Sweden.
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CTIA 2009: GENBAND Announces S9 IP Gateway on Multi-slot ATCA-based Hardware
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| Product Intelligence Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Apr 07, 2009]
GENBAND revealed its strategic product direction as it
announced the S9 IP gateway on a 14-slot ATCA platform,
designed to scale to new levels in anticipation of rapid growth
of IP interconnects in both fixed and mobile networks.
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CTIA 2009: GENBAND Bulks Up Functionality of G9 Converged Gateway
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Apr 01, 2009]
Though GENBAND has enhanced the versatility of the G9 Converged
Gateway with multiple feature and function additions, it might
take a year or more for some enhancements to find significant
market demand.
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VoiceCon Orlando 2009: Acme Packet Goes Down-market with the Net-Net 3800 SBC
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Apr 01, 2009]
Acme Packet is covering the low end of the SBC market by
introducing a new platform targeted toward small carriers,
enterprise customers, and call centers in the hopes of
capturing a major market share in these developing segments.
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CTIA 2009: Acme Packet Adds Interworking and Femtocell Support to Strengthen Utility of SBC
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Mar 26, 2009]
Acme Packet adds another couple of
functions to its Swiss Army-
like SBC. With each additional session
management feature it
adds, Acme Packet pushes its standalone
SBC toward becoming an
indispensible part of an operator’s
network.
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Ixia Extends Its IxRave IP Service Verification for Additional Applications
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Mar 24, 2009]
Ixia announced the expansion of its award-winning IxRave IP
Service Verification solution to include carrier Ethernet and
mobile backhaul. New capabilities extend IxRave’s VoIP, IPTV,
MSO and Enterprise VPN services verification offerings.
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Alcatel-Lucent Partners Up to Add Enhancements to SDM Portfolio
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Mar 19, 2009]
Even though Alcatel-Lucent went outside its own development
resources to add a critical component to its SDM and SDP
portfolios, the company’s introduction of its 8661 Directory
Server reinforces its commitment to its service enablement
strategy.
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Cedar Point Offers a Trade-In & Up Program for Telco and Cable Operators
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Mar 18, 2009]
Cedar Point announced a migration program to aid a telco or
cable operator with the transition to an IMS-compatible
architecture using its SAFARI C3 platform and professional
services. Is this sufficient to win against the industry
giants?
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Nortel Streamlines IMS Strategy by Pushing Application-centric Approach
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Mar 16, 2009]
Nortel’s refreshed IMS strategy is a pragmatic reflection of the
current condition of both the company and the IMS market.
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Mobile World Congress 2009: Surveying the Mobile Data Frontier
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| Advisory Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 26, 2009]
The loudest message delivered by the hundreds of equipment
makers and operators that congregated at the MWC in Barcelona
last week was that the end-to-end IP infiltration of mobile
networks is the next great telecommunications promised land.
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Mobile World Congress 2009: Iskratel & GENBAND Enable Metro Networks
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 19, 2009]
Iskratel and GENBAND announced the successful interoperability
of the SI3000 CS softswitch and GENBAND’s G9 Converged Gateway
in what the vendors described as a tested and approved solution
in a short time that could have long-term benefits.
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Nortel Enhances Its CS 1500, Enabling It to Bring New Features to Its Carrier VoIP Solution
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 17, 2009]
Nortel has released a plethora of new features and functionality
including support programs for its carrier VoIP solutions,
sending a strong signal to the market that it definitely views
this space to be strategic to its long-term survival.
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Mobile World Congress 2009: Nortel Sends Message That It Fully Supports Carrier IP Service Infrastructure Gear
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 13, 2009]
By heralding the addition of new features and promoting future
upgrades to its core VoIP and multimedia platforms, Nortel is
letting the world know that its carrier IP services
infrastructure gear will be a part of the company’s solution
set.
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Mobile World Congress 2009: ZTE Unveils Unified Service Development and Management Solution
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 13, 2009]
With the introduction of its Unified Open Environment (UOE),
ZTE is covering both tracks in the operator transformation
movement. The UOE’s strength is that it is designed to enable
both operators and third-party developers to create new
services.
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Mobile World Congress 2009: Tekelec Expands EAGLE Platform and Unifies Portfolio
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 12, 2009]
Though the launch of the EAGLE XG is largely a rebranding
exercise for Tekelec, it carries significant value in that it
strongly enforces the company’s mantra of being a builder of
bridges between legacy and next-generation environments.
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Mobile World Congress 2009: Acme Packet Evolves SBC to Meet Needs of 3G/4G Mobile Broadband
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 11, 2009]
The undisputed champion of the fixed SBC market, Acme Packet is
looking to extend its title to include mobile networks. Recent
enhancements to its Net-Net family of products suggest that
success in the mobile arena is within the company’s grasp.
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Mobile World Congress 2009: Aepona Teams with TDC to Push Network as a Service Business Model
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| Show Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 09, 2009]
With the deployment of the Universal Service Platform at TDC
Aepona pushes its case that an SDP doesn’t have to come from an
industry heavyweight to attract the interest of top-tier
operators looking to transform their IP services infrastructure.
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Blueslice Carves Up Its Converged Subscriber Platform
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 04, 2009]
Blueslice instantly diversifies its product portfolio with the
creation of a standalone back-end data repository. It remains
to be seen, however, if this expands or contracts opportunities
for its front-end subscriber data management products.
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Thomson’s Cirpack Product Family Improves Status by Surviving Divestiture
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Feb 02, 2009]
While Thomson’s proposed divestiture
may solve the company’s
short-term financial problems, only time
will tell if possible
fallout from reorganization will be a
weakening of confidence
in the long-term viability of the Cirpack
product family.
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Veraz Joins the Billion Minute Club
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Jan 22, 2009]
Veraz demonstrates its solution can scale and efficiently
replace legacy Nortel DMS switches, transition a customer in a
controlled migration while simultaneously bringing new IP based
service opportunity to the network.
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Nortel Bankruptcy Casts Doubt on Future Path – The Carrier Networks Perspective
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Carrier Infrastructure , Broadband Infrastructure , Optical Infrastructure , Wireless Infrastructure , IP Services Infrastructure, Digital Media Infrastructure, Telecom Infrastructure Services
- [Jan 15, 2009]
With $2.4 billion in cash, Nortel decided
bankruptcy is the best
way to get ahead of creditors. Yet a
specter of doubt hovers
over the company as details of how it
plans to restructure and
revive its fortunes remain forthcoming.
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Is the Hosted Multimedia Application Server Market Contracting or Expanding?
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| Advisory Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Jan 14, 2009]
With operators now selecting infrastructure gear based on its
ability to support new services, the application layer of the
network has acquired new prominence. Accordingly, the hosted
multimedia application server market is in transition mode.
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Veraz Brings SIP Gateway Support to its I-Gate 4000 Edge Platform
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Jan 14, 2009]
Veraz continues to leverage its in-house expertise to create new
products that bring with them new opportunities. But with each
new opportunity comes additional challenges that must also be
addressed.
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Cedar Point Teams with Blueslice as Part of Early Phase of IMS Integration
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Jan 14, 2009]
Cedar Point has jumped on the IMS bandwagon, unveiling an
alliance with HSS provider Blueslice. The company now needs to
move its IMS integration efforts into high gear to catch up with
the rest of the competitive field.
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Acme Packet’s Deployment with JAJAH Hints at Future Opportunities in Web 2.0 Arena
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Jan 12, 2009]
At one level, Acme Packet’s customer win at VoIP service
provider JAJAH falls into the category of a typical deployment
announcement. JAJAH’s play in the Web 2.0 space, however,
elevates the significance of the transaction.
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BroadSoft Stands Alone in Hosted VoIP Market after Sylantro Acquisition
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 30, 2008]
With the acquisition of Sylantro,
BroadSoft bounds into 2009 as
the only standalone hosted application
server maker in the
market. With the next couple of years
expected to be
financially challenging, BroadSoft’s
strategy will quickly be
tested.
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Iskratel SI3000 Multi Service Control Node (MSCN)
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| Product Intelligence Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 24, 2008]
Iskratel’s SI3000 Multi Service Control
Node (MSCN) takes much
of the expense and complexity out of the
TDM-to-IP transition
for operators. The company, however,
needs to add more details
to its IMS migration story.
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Comverse Evolves, Augments and Transforms Former Netcentrex Product Portfolio
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 23, 2008]
Products from the former Netcentrex portfolio have undergone a
major makeover powered primarily through the addition of a full-
featured Core IMS product group. Debuting in late 2008, the new
portfolio will hit the market hard in early 2009.
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ZTE Passes IMS Validation Test through Multiservice Forum Interoperability Event
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 22, 2008]
ZTE made a splash in the global IMS market through its
participation in the MS Forum interoperability event. Based on
the company’s timing, however, it’s not clear if anyone will be
around to take notice.
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Tekelec Acquires mBalance to Bring SMS into Its Solution Portfolio
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 19, 2008]
Tekelec’s acquisition of mBalance takes it into the realm of
high performance SMS solutions spanning both 2G/3G and SIP/IP
based networks. Second to only the call itself, SMS is the most
used application in mobile services.
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Mavenir Secures $17.5 Million: Timing is Everything
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 19, 2008]
Thanks to a third round of funding,
Mavenir is ready to make a
strong push in the emerging FMC sector
of the market. It remains
to be seen, however, if service providers
will go for their
wallets in a big way in the next couple of
years.
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Alcatel-Lucent’s Future Strategy Puts Proper Emphasis on SDP and IMS
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| Competitive Update |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 15, 2008]
If Alcatel-Lucent’s strategic vision for the next couple of
years included any surprises, they weren’t to be found in
connection with the company’s IMS and SDP portfolios. The
company wisely made solid commitments to supporting both
architectures.
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Alcatel-Lucent Continues on its Whirlwind Set of Strategic Shifts – Hedges for No Surprises During a Lean 2009
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| Competitive Intelligence Report |
Carrier Infrastructure , Broadband Infrastructure , Optical Infrastructure , Wireless Infrastructure , IP Services Infrastructure, Digital Media Infrastructure, Telecom Infrastructure Services
- [Dec 15, 2008]
Alcatel-Lucent finally unveils its new corporate restructuring
and direction under the aegis of CEO Ben Verwaayen, providing
clarity in areas such as portfolio streamlining, but Alcatel-
Lucent remains vulnerable to charges of more of the same.
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IMS and SDP Deployments: The Plot Thickens
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| Advisory Report |
IP Services Infrastructure
- [Dec 11, 2008]
Telecom and equipment makers are struggling to find a happy
ending to their ongoing drama over the adoption of IMS and SDP.
It’s up to operators to make a leap of faith to avoid turning
this long-running production into a tragedy for all involved.
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