Cloud Services Help Rural Providers Stay Competitive

By Marc Hayden

In an escalating competitive climate and with increasing complexities of converging technologies, the need for managed services is greater than ever. Furthermore, CSPs are seeking opportunities to remain relevant to their customer and maintain a toe-hold in the market. Cloud Services effectively level the playing field and allow rural service providers the ability to compete service-to-service with companies like AT&T and Verizon. 

In the new Billing & OSS World Report, “Taking Stock of the Rural Market," the demand for managed services is further documented as a top-of-mind issue for CSPs today. The report features case studies and statistics that illustrate the trend to seek economies of scale and expertise in outsourcing.

I encourage you to read the report.

Marc D. Hayden is executive vice president, Client Services, at CHR Solutions. Prior to CHR, Marc was the managing partner of Force Multiplier International, a global consulting company focused on strategic planning and market development.