Telcos use network slicing to tap into gaming opportunity

By providing gamers with a dedicated ‘fast lane’ on their networks, telcos will be able to monetise a key 5G use case We have written previously about how the key 5G revenue opportunities for telcos will come from the enterprise and vertical industries. But how will this be achieved? A key enabler on the network […]

Telcos bet on the public cloud for future 5G and data-powered services

Vodafone’s deal with Google is just the latest example of an operator leveraging the power of the cloud hyperscalers – but telco vendors are also embracing the cloud. The debate around how telcos should take advantage of cloud services has been one of the hottest topics in the industry. It is likely to be a […]

5G is creating a new era of enterprise opportunity, but can telcos capitalise?

The enterprise market is ripe for adopting 5G services, but operators have work to do to unlock value in this growing customer segment 5G is considered the first generation of mobile tech that is set to have a greater impact on the enterprise rather than consumers. KPMG estimates that £3.35 trillion in value is waiting […]

Telcos and the public cloud: the debate set to ignite MWC21

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Should telcos be embracing the public cloud? We talked recently about the challenges and opportunities facing telcos looking to run key parts of their business (OSS/BSS) directly from the cloud – and becoming cloud-native. This issue has come into sharp focus with the latest twists and turns involving the mobile industry’s largest trade show, MWC, […]

Which channels should you be using to reach telcos?

What channel reach telcos

A new report has shed some light on how telcos are influenced in selecting and buying from vendors Last month we highlighted the problem of ‘digital fatigue’ as a result of the Covid pandemic – and the challenges this presented for B2B marketers, particularly those at tech vendors that want to influence – and eventually […]

Engaging with prospects in an age of digital fatigue

Engaging prospects in an age of digital fatigue

Your potential customers are suffering from too many Zoom calls and you still can’t buy them a coffee at a trade show. So what’s the solution? It’s been almost a year since the first lockdowns were implemented around the world, forcing people to conduct their lives and their business online. The availability of services such […]

Life on the edge: edge computing explained and why it matters for telcos

Edge computing for Telcos

Edge computing is one of those new concepts in telecoms that we keep hearing about. But it’s not always obvious what the ‘edge’ is and why it’s important. So let us explain. Edge – or Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) to give it its correct name – refers to apps and services that can be accessed […]