On connectivity and economic development

Once again, we’re at that time of year when the telco industry’s attention tends to coalesce around Mobile World Congress, and when our monthly blog looks ahead to what we’re seeing on the events agenda. This year’s theme and, indeed, keynote address focuses on “connectivity as a gateway to a new future”. With that in […]
API gateways: what they are and how they can help you

In an earlier blog, we looked at the advantages of monetising APIs. Now, let’s turn to how you can do it via an API gateway. To find out, read on. In an earlier blog which you can read here, we discussed the advantages of having a strategy to monetize APIs. Being able to build an […]
5G and variable QoS: why it matters

Quality of Service is a vital part of the modern operator’s tool kit, never more so than with the arrival of 5G. Why is it so important? Let’s find out… Why is QoS such an important subject right now? Why, for those in the telecoms industry, is it presently front of mind? It’s crucial for […]
Artificial Intelligence and automation: powering the future telco

In our last blog about Artificial Intelligence (you can read it here) we provided a broad introduction to the subject of AI. This time, we’ll look more closely at its relevance for telecoms operators. It’s a timely subject, not least because AI is the main theme of the TMForum’s upcoming Innovate Americas event. AI is […]
Connected Britain: what about the enterprise market?

One of the subjects that’ll be under the microscope at the upcoming Connected Britain event is the enterprise market. The surprise is that while they’re apparently keen to talk about it, telcos continue to ignore a big opportunity. Looking at the conference agenda for the upcoming Connected Britain event (11-12 September in London), two sessions […]
Digital twins: a winning strategy for telcos?

With the Connected Britain coming up, now’s a good time to consider one of the topics that’s high on the event agenda: Digital Twins. What are they, and why are telcos talking about them? Read on… Digital twins: a winning strategy for telcos? What’s a digital twin? Well, instead of a physical device, imagine you […]
DTW Ignite: Talking points

In what telco domains can solutions vendors expect to find sales opportunities over the coming months and years? The recent TM Forum event pointed towards some answers to that question. Read on to find out… DTW Ignite 2024 is in the books and given the TM Forum’s role as one of the industry’s leading advocacy […]
5G or not 5G? (that’s the question)

In recent blogs, we’ve looked at 5G from various angles. In this one, we’ll get back to basics. While the use of the term “5G” is now widespread, it’s also casual in its application. That’s because there are two fundamental types of 5G network, and when it’s used, the commonplace term rarely distinguishes between them. […]
DTW Ignite. But what’s igniting?

The TMForum’s Digital Transformation World event is only a few weeks away now. What can we expect to hear and learn about in Copenhagen? As ever, the clue is in the name: Digital Transformation. Still, the term – a somewhat bland not to mention overused one these days – doesn’t tell us much. Dig a […]