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Dataquest Insight: Cloud Computing Shows the Way to Next-Generation Telcos
9 July 2009
 
Akshay K. Sharma   Jouni Forsman  

Carriers should use cloud computing principles to guide their architecture investments, deliver converged communications services for customers and harness third-party innovation.




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Table of Contents


    
 Analysis

    
 NG CSPs Take Services to the Next Level
    
 Carriers and IT Service Providers Aim to Become NG CSP

    
 Carriers Need Service Savvy
    
 IT Service Providers Need Carrier-Grade Resilience
    
 Partnership Will Be Important
    
 Carriers and IT Providers Are Already Making Progress
    
 NG CSPs Should Follow the Cloud Computing Model

    
 Service-Based
    
 Scalable and Elastic
    
 Shared
    
 Metered By Use
    
 Uses Internet Technologies

    
 Background and Context

    
 Traditional Telco Service Delivery is a Closed System
    
 Changing Customer Needs Are Driving NG CSP Evolution

    
 The Impact

    
 Impact for Carriers
    
 Impact for IT Service Providers

    
 Conclusion

    
 Recommended Reading




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Communications Services Strategies and Positioning
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This document is published in the following Dataquest Market Insights:
 
Telecom Strategies and Directions Worldwide
Carrier Operations & Strategies Worldwide
Carrier Network Infrastructure Worldwide




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