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As the rollout of 5G continues to gain momentum, there are plenty of avenues for telecommunications providers to exploit. For a European CSP, supporting the increasing needs of B2B companies is one of the main priorities. For this, it’s necessary to upgrade the Business Support Solution ( BSS ) and Operations Support Solution (OSS). However, before adopting any solution, the CSP wants a proof of concept (POC) for the B&OSS solution based on 5G network slicing.  This is to ascertain that it will enable them to support new B2B business models and operations over 5G.  Some of the key objectives for the PoC Include: ·         Transitioning towards a digital-first and cloud-native solution ·         Leveraging network slicing to launch and support new products ·         To assess its integration and interoperability capabilities ·     ...

Operational Support Systems (OSS) has been the water cooler conversation of the telecommunications industry for some time now. The expected mass exodus into cloud technology has been forthcoming, especially with the 5G rollout picking up pace. While it may not seem like it now, prioritizing the urgency of shifting into Cloud OSS will not only put you in an improved financial position in the coming days it’ll also protect your business from technologically falling behind the competition. 5G: What is it? 5G is the newest technology that has been created using the latest radio standards (5G NR). It’s the new wave after 2G, 3G, and 4G and their respective technologies, namely GSM, LTE, and LTE advanced. Some of the milestones that 5G technology wants to set include: ·         Download speeds that are a hundred times faster than 4G ·         1000 times more bandwidth ·        ...

Industries across every sector are in the midst of a digital transformation to keep current with improving technologies for clients and partners.  Communication services providers (CSP) are no exception as they face the modernization of their infrastructure to ensure continuity of service to subscribers. Many CSPs are adopting the cloud-based managed services provider model for cost efficiency and leveraging customizable new technologies. Due to their multiple legacy hardware and software components, upgrading the operations support system (OSS) and business support systems ( BSS ) to a cloud-based provider requires strategic planning for a successful outcome. The end result is improved reliability, scalability, and substantial IT cost savings.  Why Transition to Cloud-Native OSS/BSS Services  Transitioning OSS/BSS to a cloud-based, automated, integrated system brings a wealth of advantages and savings.  Use of containerized microservices Containerized...

 Back-office refurbishment is just as important as network advances if telcos are serious about  OSS digital transformation. A lurking danger for telcos is that network transformation outpaces operations support systems (OSS). Given network innovation enjoys a much higher profile than back-office refits; perhaps it’s understandable that OSSs tend not to command as much attention in the boardroom as SDN, NFV, 5G and Internet of Things (IoT).   This would be a mistake. If network and OSS advances are not done in tandem, telcos are storing up problems for the future. Rather than greater service agility – the aim of all digital telcos – the likely outcome is a longer time-to-market (TTM) and higher total cost of ownership (TCO). One reason is the projected sharp rise in network elements (and devices attached to networks). Take 5G. Next-gen networks using high‑frequency airwaves need many more base stations to achieve the same coverage as 4G networks that use ...