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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection: Alcatel-Lucent's Cloud-based Approach
5/14/2012 - Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are increasing in scale and sophistication, putting more pressure on the enterprise to select a protection solution that will perform as expected.
5/14/2012 - Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are increasing in scale and sophistication, putting more pressure on the enterprise to select a protection solution that will perform as expected.
Open APIs and the Cloud - Providing the Clout You Need
5/7/2012 - "Alcatel-Lucent Cloud Clout with open APIs," is a whitepaper that explains the value of well designed cloud APIs for the data center and the cloud networks.
5/7/2012 - "Alcatel-Lucent Cloud Clout with open APIs," is a whitepaper that explains the value of well designed cloud APIs for the data center and the cloud networks.
The Smart City and the Critical Role to be Played by Service Providers
4/15/2012 - The urbanizing of first-world and developing countries has created a unique need for cities to become smarter and better-connected.
4/15/2012 - The urbanizing of first-world and developing countries has created a unique need for cities to become smarter and better-connected.
Smart Revenue-A Better Mobile Data Pricing Model
4/9/2012 - Mobile carriers are finding it necessary to change their business models as unlimited usage plans for mobile devices are no longer viable for profitable operations.
4/9/2012 - Mobile carriers are finding it necessary to change their business models as unlimited usage plans for mobile devices are no longer viable for profitable operations.
Keys to M2M Success for the Service Provider
4/2/2012 - Service providers are recognizing new opportunities as foundational members of evolving ecosystems as utilities build out smart grids.
4/2/2012 - Service providers are recognizing new opportunities as foundational members of evolving ecosystems as utilities build out smart grids.
Smart Cities Need Service Provider Engagement for Success
3/26/2012 - While telecommunications will/must play a strategic role in any smart city project, communications service providers do not appear to currently play a primary role in their development.
3/26/2012 - While telecommunications will/must play a strategic role in any smart city project, communications service providers do not appear to currently play a primary role in their development.
Smart Cities Miss Important Benefits When Telecommunications Service Providers Lack a Key Role
3/19/2012 - Does it make sense that telecommunications service providers (SPs) are not playing a critical role in projects to create smart cities? The facts of the matter are that involvement still remains limited.
3/19/2012 - Does it make sense that telecommunications service providers (SPs) are not playing a critical role in projects to create smart cities? The facts of the matter are that involvement still remains limited.
4G LTE Enables Powerful Mobile Apps
3/13/2012 - Concrete steps mobile apps developers can take to ensure optimal performance on 4G networks as well as during the migration from 2G and 3G to 4G LTE.
3/13/2012 - Concrete steps mobile apps developers can take to ensure optimal performance on 4G networks as well as during the migration from 2G and 3G to 4G LTE.
Unlocking Network Potential: Leveraging Open APIs as Path to Service Provider Profits
3/2/2012 - Alcatel-Lucent's Open API Platform makes it easier for developers to combine capabilities and network assets to meet the market demands.
3/2/2012 - Alcatel-Lucent's Open API Platform makes it easier for developers to combine capabilities and network assets to meet the market demands.
VoLTE Services to Go Mainstream in 2014
2/27/2012 - Initial VoLTE services are scheduled to be launched this year - primarily in the U.S. and in South Korean - with mainstream implementation expected to occur in 2014.
2/27/2012 - Initial VoLTE services are scheduled to be launched this year - primarily in the U.S. and in South Korean - with mainstream implementation expected to occur in 2014.
The Time to Embrace VoLTE is Now!
2/17/2012 - VoLTE not only enables voice and messaging over IP, it is also a core component for a new set of foundation services.
2/17/2012 - VoLTE not only enables voice and messaging over IP, it is also a core component for a new set of foundation services.
Get in the Game! New Strategies for Monetizing Mobile Applications
2/6/2012 - Service providers can employ a number of new strategies to carve out a larger percentage of mobile data revenues, which are expected to exceed $550 billion by 2015.
2/6/2012 - Service providers can employ a number of new strategies to carve out a larger percentage of mobile data revenues, which are expected to exceed $550 billion by 2015.
Cloud Security: Protection Against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
1/31/2012 - As service provider, private and hybrid cloud-based solutions proliferate, it has become undeniably clear that they all need reliable protection from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and other malicious acts by hackers.
1/31/2012 - As service provider, private and hybrid cloud-based solutions proliferate, it has become undeniably clear that they all need reliable protection from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and other malicious acts by hackers.
For Service Providers, It is Time to Make Money with APIs
1/16/2012 - To help showcase the true power of APIs, Alcatel-Lucent recently put together a white paper titled, "For Service Providers, It Is Time to Make Money with APIs."
1/16/2012 - To help showcase the true power of APIs, Alcatel-Lucent recently put together a white paper titled, "For Service Providers, It Is Time to Make Money with APIs."
Mobile Wallet Services Bring Value to Near Field Communications (NFC) Ecosystems
1/10/2012 - Alcatel-Lucent's Mobile Wallet Service (MWS)provides payment and marketing services to operators and enterprises in a "white-labeled" Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.
1/10/2012 - Alcatel-Lucent's Mobile Wallet Service (MWS)provides payment and marketing services to operators and enterprises in a "white-labeled" Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.
Managing Digital Media Content - 'Houston, We Have a Problem!'
12/23/2011 - Hollywood famous movie quotes can provide useful guideposts for managing digital media.
12/23/2011 - Hollywood famous movie quotes can provide useful guideposts for managing digital media.
Collaboration Key to Making 'The Internet of Things' a Reality
12/12/2011 - The Internet of Things (IoT) has moved past the concept stage, and is currently in the sights of those that can help bring it to fruition.
12/12/2011 - The Internet of Things (IoT) has moved past the concept stage, and is currently in the sights of those that can help bring it to fruition.
Mobile Payment Services (MPS) and Near Field Communications (NFC) - What's in Your E-Wallet?
12/6/2011 - How NFC can enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to maximize their position as the market for mobile payment services explodes
12/6/2011 - How NFC can enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to maximize their position as the market for mobile payment services explodes
Comprehensive API Documentation Can Help Establish Trust, Attract New Partnerships
11/28/2011 - APIs enable service providers to expand their platform and create additional partnerships, thus maximizing their role in the value chain directly or indirectly.
11/28/2011 - APIs enable service providers to expand their platform and create additional partnerships, thus maximizing their role in the value chain directly or indirectly.
Identifying Benefits and Revenue Opportunities for Service Providers in the Cloud
11/17/2011 - The right approach to cloud technology can enable service providers to leverage this new platform to meet the growing demand for next-generation cloud services.
11/17/2011 - The right approach to cloud technology can enable service providers to leverage this new platform to meet the growing demand for next-generation cloud services.
The Evolution of Network Maintenance
11/4/2011 - As the cost of maintaining networks continues to climb, service providers are facing increased pressure to make this maintenance a more financially manageable process.
11/4/2011 - As the cost of maintaining networks continues to climb, service providers are facing increased pressure to make this maintenance a more financially manageable process.
Innovation that Drives New Revenue Opportunities
10/31/2011 - Service providers and other application and content value chain players are looking to innovative services to drive new revenue opportunities.
10/31/2011 - Service providers and other application and content value chain players are looking to innovative services to drive new revenue opportunities.
Living Video Enables the New Conversation Experience
10/25/2011 - The world has evolved into a mobile marketplace with consumers and business professionals demanding new solutions through mobile devices. With this emerging trend, service providers are deploying 4G LTE to enable mobile conversations and a new conversation experience for all users. This new experience is centered on HD voice and video calling with intuitive messaging over any screen with a single number.
10/25/2011 - The world has evolved into a mobile marketplace with consumers and business professionals demanding new solutions through mobile devices. With this emerging trend, service providers are deploying 4G LTE to enable mobile conversations and a new conversation experience for all users. This new experience is centered on HD voice and video calling with intuitive messaging over any screen with a single number.
Making Maintenance Manageable: Multi-Vendor Maintenance Services Streamline Legacy Network Support and Controls Costs
10/17/2011 - In a global sense, telecom service providers are faced with a dual challenge: reinventing their business by adopting next-generation technologies while also dealing with the requirements for ongoing maintenance and operations of legacy networks.
10/17/2011 - In a global sense, telecom service providers are faced with a dual challenge: reinventing their business by adopting next-generation technologies while also dealing with the requirements for ongoing maintenance and operations of legacy networks.
Alcatel-Lucent Enables the Multiscreen Video Experience
10/7/2011 - Consumers and business users alike are demanding multiscreen video capabilities. To achieve a competitive advantage when faced with new innovations from over-the-top providers, network service providers and cable operators are turning to online video as a means to improve their multimedia value proposition. At the same time, online TV is allowing these providers to extend the reach of their service, while increasing their opportunities to monetize premium content.
10/7/2011 - Consumers and business users alike are demanding multiscreen video capabilities. To achieve a competitive advantage when faced with new innovations from over-the-top providers, network service providers and cable operators are turning to online video as a means to improve their multimedia value proposition. At the same time, online TV is allowing these providers to extend the reach of their service, while increasing their opportunities to monetize premium content.
Alcatel-Lucent Market and Consumer Insight Examines How to Leverage Opportunities in the Retail Transformation
9/27/2011 - The retail market is nothing short of intense competition and low margins, which demands a critical focus on customer service to try and drive differentiation. Retailers are in constant search of new ways to reduce operating costs, while also enhancing the overall customer service experience.
9/27/2011 - The retail market is nothing short of intense competition and low margins, which demands a critical focus on customer service to try and drive differentiation. Retailers are in constant search of new ways to reduce operating costs, while also enhancing the overall customer service experience.
Alcatel-Lucent's Digital Media Store Gives Service Providers Revenue-Generating Options
9/12/2011 - With the rise of cloud computing and the increasing reliance of mobile devices in business, the need to market better and standout in an overcrowded marketplace is becoming more and more important to businesses selling digital media. With consumers continuing to show robust, unflagging interest in downloading digital media to devices like smartphones and tablets, there is only revenue to be made.
9/12/2011 - With the rise of cloud computing and the increasing reliance of mobile devices in business, the need to market better and standout in an overcrowded marketplace is becoming more and more important to businesses selling digital media. With consumers continuing to show robust, unflagging interest in downloading digital media to devices like smartphones and tablets, there is only revenue to be made.
Building a 'Killer Environment:' Steps for Service Providers to Drive Innovation and Agility
9/6/2011 - The war that is raging among service providers and operating systems is not as much about the service delivery as it is about the apps. Is there one killer application that rules them all? No, and the chances of one evolving in the near future is unlikely. Instead, the focus should be on the killer environment that provides agility and flexibility to drive sustainable success.
9/6/2011 - The war that is raging among service providers and operating systems is not as much about the service delivery as it is about the apps. Is there one killer application that rules them all? No, and the chances of one evolving in the near future is unlikely. Instead, the focus should be on the killer environment that provides agility and flexibility to drive sustainable success.
How Innovation Can Lead to Sustainable, Smart Cities
8/30/2011 - With the demand for improved consumer communications and rich, quality content on multiple screens, the growing focus in this industry appears to be the struggle between consumer demands and service provider capability to meet those demands while still delivering a quality experience.
8/30/2011 - With the demand for improved consumer communications and rich, quality content on multiple screens, the growing focus in this industry appears to be the struggle between consumer demands and service provider capability to meet those demands while still delivering a quality experience.
IMS Helps to Drive the New Conversation Experience
8/19/2011 - Every network operator today is facing the same challenge - consumers are hungry for multimedia experiences on multiple devices. Instead of struggling against the data and service pressures on the network, service providers can embrace the opportunities within this space by inspiring new multimedia and intuitive conversations among customers.
8/19/2011 - Every network operator today is facing the same challenge - consumers are hungry for multimedia experiences on multiple devices. Instead of struggling against the data and service pressures on the network, service providers can embrace the opportunities within this space by inspiring new multimedia and intuitive conversations among customers.
Utilizing Application Enablement to Bring Rich Communications to the Web
8/16/2011 - Considering the large growth of online applications, communication service providers have in front of them seemingly endless Web-based business opportunities - but they are yet to take full advantage of these possibilities.
8/16/2011 - Considering the large growth of online applications, communication service providers have in front of them seemingly endless Web-based business opportunities - but they are yet to take full advantage of these possibilities.
Alcatel-Lucent Makes OpenPlug App Free for Developers, Unveils Partner Program
7/28/2011 - Alcatel-Lucent has announced two initiatives designed to fuel the growth of applications that work across different devices and platforms. OpenPlug Studio is now available free of charge to application developers. Alcatel-Lucent has also launched the Certified OpenPlug Solutions Provider Program to focus on developer training and application development.
7/28/2011 - Alcatel-Lucent has announced two initiatives designed to fuel the growth of applications that work across different devices and platforms. OpenPlug Studio is now available free of charge to application developers. Alcatel-Lucent has also launched the Certified OpenPlug Solutions Provider Program to focus on developer training and application development.
Alcatel-Lucent's Open API Platform Drives Application Growth for Service Providers and Vertical Industries
7/18/2011 - Bringing new services to market faster for subscribers is a primary focus for service providers today trying to identify new ways to generate sustainable revenue streams. The Open API Platform developed by Alcatel-Lucent is a recent example of application enablement technologies, which are providing a leading edge for service providers overcoming industry challenges such as how to compete with Over the Top players and identifying how to address expanding application within several key industries such as Transportation, Travel and Financial Services.
7/18/2011 - Bringing new services to market faster for subscribers is a primary focus for service providers today trying to identify new ways to generate sustainable revenue streams. The Open API Platform developed by Alcatel-Lucent is a recent example of application enablement technologies, which are providing a leading edge for service providers overcoming industry challenges such as how to compete with Over the Top players and identifying how to address expanding application within several key industries such as Transportation, Travel and Financial Services.
Delivering Value, Tapping New Revenue
7/11/2011 - Service providers are finding new ways to use their assets with the rise of an open application ecosystem.
7/11/2011 - Service providers are finding new ways to use their assets with the rise of an open application ecosystem.
Application Enablement Strategy Leads to Greater Brand Awareness, Increased Revenue
7/6/2011 - To meet the ever-changing needs of the marketplace, service providers today need to come up with and implement an appropriate Application Enablement strategy. Service providers need to grow beyond their basic strengths - extending their brand beyond traditional telecommunications to protect and increase revenues.
7/6/2011 - To meet the ever-changing needs of the marketplace, service providers today need to come up with and implement an appropriate Application Enablement strategy. Service providers need to grow beyond their basic strengths - extending their brand beyond traditional telecommunications to protect and increase revenues.
How to Build Killer Apps for Mobile Networks
7/1/2011 - In response to the evolution of mobile networks from being used solely for voice calls to becoming multimedia highways, many 4G deployments are now underway. The dominant technology used in these networks is Long Term Evolution or LTE for short.
7/1/2011 - In response to the evolution of mobile networks from being used solely for voice calls to becoming multimedia highways, many 4G deployments are now underway. The dominant technology used in these networks is Long Term Evolution or LTE for short.
Open API Capabilities Combine Network Assets and the Power of the Web
6/16/2011 - Service providers are facing a new challenge in today's market - responding to increased pressure to deliver multimedia services on strained networks. At the same time, these service providers are trying to drive revenue in a saturated market. Network transformation is slowly emerging yet consumers are demanding even more. The good news is that these service providers can leverage the assets they already own to drive incremental revenues and enhance their brand.
6/16/2011 - Service providers are facing a new challenge in today's market - responding to increased pressure to deliver multimedia services on strained networks. At the same time, these service providers are trying to drive revenue in a saturated market. Network transformation is slowly emerging yet consumers are demanding even more. The good news is that these service providers can leverage the assets they already own to drive incremental revenues and enhance their brand.
Alcatel-Lucent Offers Platform for Application Enablement in a Web 2.0 World
5/20/2011 - There is a mobile application explosion taking place in the global marketplace and service providers are trying to leverage the potential in this channel to drive value for subscribers. At the same time, these providers also need to focus on transforming their networks to embrace the evolution of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology.
5/20/2011 - There is a mobile application explosion taking place in the global marketplace and service providers are trying to leverage the potential in this channel to drive value for subscribers. At the same time, these providers also need to focus on transforming their networks to embrace the evolution of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology.
Alcatel-Lucent's 'The Shift' Explores Worldwide Application Development Opportunities
5/13/2011 - Development opportunities in key areas of the world offer investors, analysts and traders much fuel for their excitement. Surprisingly, key areas for development can be found in Latin America. Alcatel-Lucent is leading the trend in examining these opportunities and gathered a wealth of research and information in a recent publication.
5/13/2011 - Development opportunities in key areas of the world offer investors, analysts and traders much fuel for their excitement. Surprisingly, key areas for development can be found in Latin America. Alcatel-Lucent is leading the trend in examining these opportunities and gathered a wealth of research and information in a recent publication.
The Shift Offers a Glimpse into the Changing Ecosystem
5/6/2011 - Given the proximity to the United States and the potential evident in its consumer base, some may readily wonder why Mexico is not rich. In fact, this was the key question in Gordon Hanson's socioeconomic thesis, "Why Isn't Mexico Rich?" It is also the focus of Chapter 17 in The Shift.
5/6/2011 - Given the proximity to the United States and the potential evident in its consumer base, some may readily wonder why Mexico is not rich. In fact, this was the key question in Gordon Hanson's socioeconomic thesis, "Why Isn't Mexico Rich?" It is also the focus of Chapter 17 in The Shift.
Publication Lists Mexico and Brazil as Ripe for Technological Development
4/29/2011 - A societal revolution is occurring on the global stage that is being compared with the rebellion, sacrifice and ultimate redemption in Charles Dickens' Tale of Two Cities. A new publication, The Shift, has captured the story of two emerging countries, earning their place in the spotlight. Brazil and Mexico are poised for significant growth, working with different starting points and trajectories.
4/29/2011 - A societal revolution is occurring on the global stage that is being compared with the rebellion, sacrifice and ultimate redemption in Charles Dickens' Tale of Two Cities. A new publication, The Shift, has captured the story of two emerging countries, earning their place in the spotlight. Brazil and Mexico are poised for significant growth, working with different starting points and trajectories.
Service Providers Can Leverage New Business Models for LTE and Application Enablement
4/22/2011 - Is there potential in your network to create new revenue opportunities and increase the value you can deliver to customers while leveraging Web 2.0 capabilities? A recent Alcatel-Lucent white paper, explored this potential as the explosion of mobile applications and the evolution to 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology is creating significant opportunities for all wireless providers.
4/22/2011 - Is there potential in your network to create new revenue opportunities and increase the value you can deliver to customers while leveraging Web 2.0 capabilities? A recent Alcatel-Lucent white paper, explored this potential as the explosion of mobile applications and the evolution to 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology is creating significant opportunities for all wireless providers.
Social Digital Content Services: Opportunities for CSPs
3/30/2011 - Content captivates audiences. Not only is content a source of direct revenue, but content also significantly enhances the value of wireline and wireless network services and devices. Up to 25 percent of users of high-end smartphones would switch to a new network in order to gain access to specific mobile content and applications (Analysys Mason, 2010).
3/30/2011 - Content captivates audiences. Not only is content a source of direct revenue, but content also significantly enhances the value of wireline and wireless network services and devices. Up to 25 percent of users of high-end smartphones would switch to a new network in order to gain access to specific mobile content and applications (Analysys Mason, 2010).
Increase Profits from Mobile Data Services through Application Enablement
3/7/2011 - When it comes to potential profits from the growth in mobile data use, network providers are sitting on a goldmine but often are not cashing in on it. What's stopping them? Quite simply, networks that can't keep pace with the demand.
3/7/2011 - When it comes to potential profits from the growth in mobile data use, network providers are sitting on a goldmine but often are not cashing in on it. What's stopping them? Quite simply, networks that can't keep pace with the demand.
Which Vertical Markets Have the Highest Demand for Web 2.0 Applications and Services?
2/27/2011 - It's no secret that web 2.0 applications and services offer huge potential to be cash cows for service providers-if they can figure out which vertical markets have the highest demand. This is such a hot topic that two industry experts, Allison Cerra and Christina James, wrote a book about it: The Shift.
2/27/2011 - It's no secret that web 2.0 applications and services offer huge potential to be cash cows for service providers-if they can figure out which vertical markets have the highest demand. This is such a hot topic that two industry experts, Allison Cerra and Christina James, wrote a book about it: The Shift.
Using Subscriber Data to Enable Preference-Based Services
2/21/2011 - In the old days of subscriber-based services, providers could rely on consistent revenue coming in via consumer contracts. These contracts tended to be written in such a way that, on average, each user paid for somewhat more service than they really needed.
2/21/2011 - In the old days of subscriber-based services, providers could rely on consistent revenue coming in via consumer contracts. These contracts tended to be written in such a way that, on average, each user paid for somewhat more service than they really needed.
Best Practices for Turning Increased Network Traffic into New Revenue Opportunities
2/21/2011 - Many service providers are noticing a significant increase in network traffic, and on the surface that might seem like a good thing: more usage equals more revenue. Not necessarily. What if that traffic is merely to be an increase in volume and isn't attached to services bringing in additional revenue?
2/21/2011 - Many service providers are noticing a significant increase in network traffic, and on the surface that might seem like a good thing: more usage equals more revenue. Not necessarily. What if that traffic is merely to be an increase in volume and isn't attached to services bringing in additional revenue?
Best Practices for Creating Intelligent Applications for the Energy & Utility Markets
2/17/2011 - Many companies are coming to realize that operating a 'green' business, in the sense of environmentally friendly practices, can also be 'green' in the financial sense. Eco-sustainability is an important issue in the marketplace, especially for power utilities; at these companies, being 'green' affects all areas of the organization.
2/17/2011 - Many companies are coming to realize that operating a 'green' business, in the sense of environmentally friendly practices, can also be 'green' in the financial sense. Eco-sustainability is an important issue in the marketplace, especially for power utilities; at these companies, being 'green' affects all areas of the organization.
Creating Customer Loyalty with Advanced Services
2/17/2011 - Loyal customers are the ambition of every company in business today, yet in many sectors-particularly communications services-they are seemingly very hard to come by.
2/17/2011 - Loyal customers are the ambition of every company in business today, yet in many sectors-particularly communications services-they are seemingly very hard to come by.
Creating an Ecosystem for Success: Best Practices for Multi-Screen Partnership
2/13/2011 - Many service providers are coming to realize that success in today's business climate means creating new business models involving partnerships content providers, systems integrators and service professionals. The vision emerging is essentially an ecosystem in which all parties collaborate to collectively meet market demand and sustain their businesses at the same time.
2/13/2011 - Many service providers are coming to realize that success in today's business climate means creating new business models involving partnerships content providers, systems integrators and service professionals. The vision emerging is essentially an ecosystem in which all parties collaborate to collectively meet market demand and sustain their businesses at the same time.
How Can You Identify and Prioritize Next Generation Service Offerings?
2/13/2011 - Many service providers today are struggling to envision the future of business sustainability. Identifying and prioritizing next-gen offerings sometimes feels like trying to read a crystal ball.
2/13/2011 - Many service providers today are struggling to envision the future of business sustainability. Identifying and prioritizing next-gen offerings sometimes feels like trying to read a crystal ball.
What is the Cost Associated with Failing to Meet Customer Service Level Expectations?
12/15/2010 - Providers of next gen communications services often find it a challenge to meet customer expectations. Because life is so busy and fast-paced for consumers, the key to winning, serving and retaining clients often boils down to quickly and effectively responding to customer calls-especially calls originating from mobile phones.
12/15/2010 - Providers of next gen communications services often find it a challenge to meet customer expectations. Because life is so busy and fast-paced for consumers, the key to winning, serving and retaining clients often boils down to quickly and effectively responding to customer calls-especially calls originating from mobile phones.
How Are Baby Boomers Impacting Demand for New Services and Applications?
12/8/2010 - Baby Boomers may not be the first segment of the population you think of when you consider new services and applications. The problem with ignoring this segment, however, is that you may easily overlook revenue opportunities or ease focus on a channel that most appeals to these individuals. When this happens, you cut off significant revenue opportunity and areas of potential growth.
12/8/2010 - Baby Boomers may not be the first segment of the population you think of when you consider new services and applications. The problem with ignoring this segment, however, is that you may easily overlook revenue opportunities or ease focus on a channel that most appeals to these individuals. When this happens, you cut off significant revenue opportunity and areas of potential growth.
Application Enablement Strategy Helps Service Providers Monetize their Network Assets
12/1/2010 - Just a few years ago, service providers were able to generate impressive streams of revenue from their investments in communications and services. However, these wells have recently dried up as increases in multimedia consumption and direct-to-consumer application services have minimized the value of service providers.
12/1/2010 - Just a few years ago, service providers were able to generate impressive streams of revenue from their investments in communications and services. However, these wells have recently dried up as increases in multimedia consumption and direct-to-consumer application services have minimized the value of service providers.
ACPs Role in the Mobile Data Experience Continues to Grow
12/1/2010 - The telecommunications space has undergone some dramatic transformations over the last few years. Advances in web, mobile device and operating system technologies have raised users' expectations of the reliability and speed of a given network, and the quality of applications and content that is available through that network. This trend has created a new playing field where network providers that want to improve the overall user experience are being forced to build closer relationships with application and content developers.
12/1/2010 - The telecommunications space has undergone some dramatic transformations over the last few years. Advances in web, mobile device and operating system technologies have raised users' expectations of the reliability and speed of a given network, and the quality of applications and content that is available through that network. This trend has created a new playing field where network providers that want to improve the overall user experience are being forced to build closer relationships with application and content developers.
Understanding Demand for Mobile Payment in High Growth Telco Markets
11/23/2010 - An increasing number of network providers are adopting new business models and embracing open development. Such activities represent new strategies to accelerate application enablement and address the growing demand for applications across consumers and enterprises.
11/23/2010 - An increasing number of network providers are adopting new business models and embracing open development. Such activities represent new strategies to accelerate application enablement and address the growing demand for applications across consumers and enterprises.
How Can Enterprises Use Video to Reduce Costs and Improve Collaboration?
11/11/2010 - Video in the enterprise has not always been viewed as something that could deliver enhanced productivity or drive collaboration.
11/11/2010 - Video in the enterprise has not always been viewed as something that could deliver enhanced productivity or drive collaboration.
Best Practices for Creating and Managing a Single Virtual Resource Pool to Simplify Staff Workflow
11/11/2010 - A staff with a complicated workflow is costing your organization too much money. This is true whether you are operating a customer-centric contact center or a company that has outsourced its customer care.
11/11/2010 - A staff with a complicated workflow is costing your organization too much money. This is true whether you are operating a customer-centric contact center or a company that has outsourced its customer care.
Network Providers and Standardized ACP Programs
7/15/2010 - Network providers "are working to enable application and content providers building and launching new applications on their networks. By automating their developer and application onboarding processes, network providers are able to support demand for niche applications that were previously uneconomical."
7/15/2010 - Network providers "are working to enable application and content providers building and launching new applications on their networks. By automating their developer and application onboarding processes, network providers are able to support demand for niche applications that were previously uneconomical."
Partnering with ACPs to Reach New Vertical Markets
7/15/2010 - Through their modeling and analysis of network provider economics, Alcatel-Lucent officials say they have developed "a solid body of experience and modeling capability that helps NPs during the early stages of their ACP business model development.
7/15/2010 - Through their modeling and analysis of network provider economics, Alcatel-Lucent officials say they have developed "a solid body of experience and modeling capability that helps NPs during the early stages of their ACP business model development.
Improving Energy Consumption and Safety with Smart Transportation
7/12/2010 - If smart traffic control and smart traffic road management were introduced into the commuter's daily routine, significant savings could result.
7/12/2010 - If smart traffic control and smart traffic road management were introduced into the commuter's daily routine, significant savings could result.
Using Open Development Environments to Foster Innovation
7/9/2010 - Open development and innovation tend to be terms that go hand in hand in the telecommunications space as of late, but how does the former drive the latter and how can network operators drive this environment to leverage the benefits of innovation?
7/9/2010 - Open development and innovation tend to be terms that go hand in hand in the telecommunications space as of late, but how does the former drive the latter and how can network operators drive this environment to leverage the benefits of innovation?
What's the Right Business Model to use to Monetize Application Development?
7/9/2010 - It is certainly in the best interest of the network provider to build the right business model to monetize application development, although the process can be daunting.
7/9/2010 - It is certainly in the best interest of the network provider to build the right business model to monetize application development, although the process can be daunting.
Improve QoE while Maximizing Network Value: Leveraging ACPs for Smart Innovation
7/1/2010 - innovations that can result from such partnerships can be the exact thing the network operator needs to climb to the top.
7/1/2010 - innovations that can result from such partnerships can be the exact thing the network operator needs to climb to the top.
Using Open Development Environments to Foster Innovation
6/22/2010 - If you needed any more proof that the telecom value chain has changed significantly in the last ten years, today's explosion of third-party application developers and content providers delivering applications, video and other Web capabilities to customers should be proof enough.
6/22/2010 - If you needed any more proof that the telecom value chain has changed significantly in the last ten years, today's explosion of third-party application developers and content providers delivering applications, video and other Web capabilities to customers should be proof enough.
Using the High Leverage Network to Extract More Value for Service Providers
6/20/2010 - Nowadays, networks are being flooded with traffic, but that traffic isn't generating as much revenue per bit as it did before - its value is being reaped elsewhere.
6/20/2010 - Nowadays, networks are being flooded with traffic, but that traffic isn't generating as much revenue per bit as it did before - its value is being reaped elsewhere.
Choosing the Right Business Model to Enable Application Development
6/17/2010 - The development of applications - especially those in high demand - is an important driver for any network provider today.
6/17/2010 - The development of applications - especially those in high demand - is an important driver for any network provider today.
Linking QoS to Enhanced QoE: Why Customers Will Pay More for Personalized Content and Applications
6/11/2010 - For those service providers who cannot yet meet this growing demand, it may be time to investigate Alcatel-Lucent's High Leverage Network.
6/11/2010 - For those service providers who cannot yet meet this growing demand, it may be time to investigate Alcatel-Lucent's High Leverage Network.
Using Multimedia Services to Derive Incremental Network Value
6/11/2010 - As video becomes increasingly important to telecom networks, service providers must move from simply being suppliers of data access and transport.
6/11/2010 - As video becomes increasingly important to telecom networks, service providers must move from simply being suppliers of data access and transport.
Alcatel-Lucent Unveils 100 Gig Technology to Meet Booming Bandwidth Needs
6/9/2010 - Company officials said that with this announcement, Alcatel-Lucent is moving the market into the commercial deployment era of 100G next generation coherent technology with its compact, power efficient and space efficient design.
6/9/2010 - Company officials said that with this announcement, Alcatel-Lucent is moving the market into the commercial deployment era of 100G next generation coherent technology with its compact, power efficient and space efficient design.
How the High Leverage Network Helps Improve Eco-Efficiency
5/28/2010 - Alcatel-Lucent has developed the High Leverage Network (HLN) to empower service providers to maintain the architecture necessary to achieve the necessary performance level to meet growing demands on the network.
5/28/2010 - Alcatel-Lucent has developed the High Leverage Network (HLN) to empower service providers to maintain the architecture necessary to achieve the necessary performance level to meet growing demands on the network.
Cloud Computing Presents Value Opportunities for Network Providers
5/18/2010 - To make the most of such opportunities in delivering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, network providers should consider switching enterprise hosted services to provide or virtual private clouds.
5/18/2010 - To make the most of such opportunities in delivering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, network providers should consider switching enterprise hosted services to provide or virtual private clouds.
How Network Service Providers Provide Value
5/13/2010 - Network operators can no longer remain status quo - they must innovate to keep pace with user expectations for services and quality. So what are the key areas for them to consider?
5/13/2010 - Network operators can no longer remain status quo - they must innovate to keep pace with user expectations for services and quality. So what are the key areas for them to consider?
Alcatel-Lucent Offers Help With Network, IP Transformation
5/6/2010 - Large-scale IP transformation, done correctly, requires a broad set of inter-related activities to address business impact, modeling and opportunity assessment.
5/6/2010 - Large-scale IP transformation, done correctly, requires a broad set of inter-related activities to address business impact, modeling and opportunity assessment.
Create an End to End Customer View
4/28/2010 - For the mobile operator, Alcatel-Lucent's 9900 lets users recover capacity on the wireless data network, reduce churn and maximize subscriber experience.
4/28/2010 - For the mobile operator, Alcatel-Lucent's 9900 lets users recover capacity on the wireless data network, reduce churn and maximize subscriber experience.
Take Control of Your Network Data
4/27/2010 - The Alcatel-Lucent 9900 Wireless Network Guardian is a tool to enhance your wireless data network, with multi-vendor and multi-technology networks.
4/27/2010 - The Alcatel-Lucent 9900 Wireless Network Guardian is a tool to enhance your wireless data network, with multi-vendor and multi-technology networks.
Linking Network QoS to QoE
4/23/2010 - The global market is constantly changing and nowhere is this more evident than in the mobile content space.
4/23/2010 - The global market is constantly changing and nowhere is this more evident than in the mobile content space.
Meeting End User Demand for Enhanced Applications and Services
4/23/2010 - The ability to quickly adapt is not something that is generally inherently built into legacy systems and certain changes must be made to remain competitive.
4/23/2010 - The ability to quickly adapt is not something that is generally inherently built into legacy systems and certain changes must be made to remain competitive.
Utilize Intelligent Threat Monitoring to Mitigate Network Risks
4/16/2010 - As users continue to demand more and more from their network providers, these providers must be sure they maintain healthy environments that can not only meet the demand, but also enhance the experience.
4/16/2010 - As users continue to demand more and more from their network providers, these providers must be sure they maintain healthy environments that can not only meet the demand, but also enhance the experience.
User Expectations Driving IP Transformation
4/15/2010 - The agility to launch new services and implement new business models is critical for success today. It requires adaptations to your network, information systems, operations and business models.
4/15/2010 - The agility to launch new services and implement new business models is critical for success today. It requires adaptations to your network, information systems, operations and business models.
Bring Value Back to Your Network
4/7/2010 - If you're a network operators or service network service, we don't need to tell you that to stay competitive, you need to offer more than a wide range of activities. If
4/7/2010 - If you're a network operators or service network service, we don't need to tell you that to stay competitive, you need to offer more than a wide range of activities. If
Generating New Revenue to Fuel Network Transformation
4/1/2010 - The economic outlook for companies throughout the world is still somewhat daunting, putting additional pressure on organizations to make sound investments and drive new revenue streams.
4/1/2010 - The economic outlook for companies throughout the world is still somewhat daunting, putting additional pressure on organizations to make sound investments and drive new revenue streams.
Selective Network Exposure
4/1/2010 - Alcatel-Lucent offers a multimedia strategy that puts into practice the innovative thinking behind the company's application enablement vision.
4/1/2010 - Alcatel-Lucent offers a multimedia strategy that puts into practice the innovative thinking behind the company's application enablement vision.
Drive Cost Effective Innovation
4/1/2010 - Willem Verbiest, vice president, multimedia solutions for Alcatel-Lucent, discussed driving the high-leverage network.
4/1/2010 - Willem Verbiest, vice president, multimedia solutions for Alcatel-Lucent, discussed driving the high-leverage network.
Multi-Vendor Network Management - a Next Generation Network 'Must'
3/24/2010 - When network operators turn to Alcatel-Lucent's High Leverage Network (HLN) architecture, they gain the ability to deliver more high-demand Web capabilities to more screens to increase profitability and return on investment (ROI).
3/24/2010 - When network operators turn to Alcatel-Lucent's High Leverage Network (HLN) architecture, they gain the ability to deliver more high-demand Web capabilities to more screens to increase profitability and return on investment (ROI).
Use Eco Efficient, Solutions to Create Environmentally Responsible, Intelligent Networks
3/24/2010 - A recent Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs study revealed that in a typical HLN approach for a metro area of roughly 5.2 million people covering 3 key domains, the largest contribution to power reduction would come from the consolidation of facilities in a typical deployment of these 3 HLN domains over five years. The findings also showed significant savings in operating expenses and energy consumption.
3/24/2010 - A recent Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs study revealed that in a typical HLN approach for a metro area of roughly 5.2 million people covering 3 key domains, the largest contribution to power reduction would come from the consolidation of facilities in a typical deployment of these 3 HLN domains over five years. The findings also showed significant savings in operating expenses and energy consumption.
Eliminate Guesswork from Network Decisions
3/18/2010 - As more and more companies and consumers move toward an all IP environment, the demand on wireless data networks continues to grow.
3/18/2010 - As more and more companies and consumers move toward an all IP environment, the demand on wireless data networks continues to grow.
Leverage Existing Network Resources to Create Compelling, Differentiated Applications
3/16/2010 - According to a recent study from Alcatel-Lucent, more applications, more content, and more services are required to meet the ever-growing end user appetite for social networking, information and entertainment over mobile networks.
3/16/2010 - According to a recent study from Alcatel-Lucent, more applications, more content, and more services are required to meet the ever-growing end user appetite for social networking, information and entertainment over mobile networks.
Cost Transformation: Maximum Value with Minimal Investment
3/10/2010 - If you're a network service provider, the odds are good you're dealing with massive bandwidth demand.
3/10/2010 - If you're a network service provider, the odds are good you're dealing with massive bandwidth demand.
Speed Time to Market for Intelligent Applications and Services
3/5/2010 - The introduction and acceptance of cloud computing into the mainstream marketplace is now changing the way consumers and businesses purchase computing capabilities.
3/5/2010 - The introduction and acceptance of cloud computing into the mainstream marketplace is now changing the way consumers and businesses purchase computing capabilities.
Streamline Your Services Onboarding Process
3/5/2010 - Large-scale IP transformation requires simultaneous, interconnected actions to address the impact to the business, consideration of modeling and an opportunity assessment.
3/5/2010 - Large-scale IP transformation requires simultaneous, interconnected actions to address the impact to the business, consideration of modeling and an opportunity assessment.
Internal Innovation or External Collaboration?
2/26/2010 - New business models are demonstrating that both collaboration and competitive relationships with developers and ACPs can potentially co-exist in a very competitive environment.
2/26/2010 - New business models are demonstrating that both collaboration and competitive relationships with developers and ACPs can potentially co-exist in a very competitive environment.
Network Operators in the Cloud
2/22/2010 - Given the changing usage patterns of young wireless system end users, who often prefer data services, such as instant messaging, to voice services, wireless operators need to transition from circuit to packet-based traffic.
2/22/2010 - Given the changing usage patterns of young wireless system end users, who often prefer data services, such as instant messaging, to voice services, wireless operators need to transition from circuit to packet-based traffic.
ALU Takes Application Development to the Cloud
2/16/2010 - Alcatel-Lucent today revealed cloud-based efforts to open carrier APIs to application folks, as well as to outfit these software types with tools to test and distribute their wares.
2/16/2010 - Alcatel-Lucent today revealed cloud-based efforts to open carrier APIs to application folks, as well as to outfit these software types with tools to test and distribute their wares.
Managing an Evolving Value Chain
2/13/2010 - When it comes to managing an evolving value chain for network providers, balancing service innovation and investment in a dynamic market environment is a pretty tricky act to pull off.
2/13/2010 - When it comes to managing an evolving value chain for network providers, balancing service innovation and investment in a dynamic market environment is a pretty tricky act to pull off.
Redefine Telco Business Models to Realize Hidden Network Value
2/13/2010 - Remember 10 years ago? As a telecom, your value chain looks a little different today, doesn't it?
2/13/2010 - Remember 10 years ago? As a telecom, your value chain looks a little different today, doesn't it?
Changing Market Strategies to Meet User Demand
2/3/2010 - In a world where content is at literally consumers' fingertips, network providers are often hard pressed to fulfill Internet users' demand for new Web applications and increased bandwidth. While network operators may be reluctant to cover the costs needed to support such applications, they realize that evolution is inevitable. To generate more revenue and stay top of mind with customers, network providers and application providers are quickly realizing the need to change their approach. Go to market strategies today must leverage business models that accomplish do one thing: improve the end-user experience.
2/3/2010 - In a world where content is at literally consumers' fingertips, network providers are often hard pressed to fulfill Internet users' demand for new Web applications and increased bandwidth. While network operators may be reluctant to cover the costs needed to support such applications, they realize that evolution is inevitable. To generate more revenue and stay top of mind with customers, network providers and application providers are quickly realizing the need to change their approach. Go to market strategies today must leverage business models that accomplish do one thing: improve the end-user experience.
Breaking Free from Organizational Resistance
2/2/2010 - Overcoming legacy networks and business models by embracing open service innovation can unlock opportunities for operators.
2/2/2010 - Overcoming legacy networks and business models by embracing open service innovation can unlock opportunities for operators.
Monetize Subscriber and Location Data
2/2/2010 - With the number of applications and services now available in the market, the biggest challenge for the network service provider is to determine what customers are willing to pay for and how much they will pay to receive premium services.
2/2/2010 - With the number of applications and services now available in the market, the biggest challenge for the network service provider is to determine what customers are willing to pay for and how much they will pay to receive premium services.
What Do End Users Want?
2/2/2010 - In the world of online excitement, user demands are constantly changing in a dynamic field.
2/2/2010 - In the world of online excitement, user demands are constantly changing in a dynamic field.
