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Network Planning

Best Practices for Data Integration

In addition to the selection of the right network planning tools, a key to the successful adoption and implementation of a planning process for any communication service provider or mobile network operator is data source integration. ...More
January 23, 2013
Posted in Blog, Service & Network Management
End-to-End Planning for LTE Backhaul Networks

Given the different bandwidth and signaling requirements for an LTE network, traditional planning and capacity-forecasting methods have limited value in predicting future capacity requirements. ...More
December 28, 2012
Posted in Blog, Service & Network Management
Evidence Matters for M2M Planning

Whether you're counting the number of angels on the head of a pin or guessing how many devices will be connected to the network, evidence matters. ...More
June 18, 2012 By Tim McElligott
Posted in Blog
Be Heard in Our Service Assurance Survey

Outsourced backhaul, shared transport and the data explosion are re-shaping the way network performance is monitored and assured. Take this survey to help the industry deliver the Service Assurance solutions you need. ...More
March 16, 2012 By Tim McElligott
Posted in News, Service & Network Management
John Henry, Tom Thumb and the Science of Field Service

Who makes better decisions when it comes to managing a workforce: man or machine? ...More
March 7, 2012 By Tim McElligott
Posted in Blog, Service & Network Management
Voice Network Planning: Transition from a Technology to a Subscriber Focus

Managing the cost of maintaining the right network configuration and capacity is a complex and ongoing challenge. ...More
January 11, 2012 By Russ Green
Posted in Blog
Africa's MTN Poised for $1 Billion+ Investment in Nigeria

A spokesman for MTN Nigeria said the company will use the funds to support second- and third-generation technologies, its core network and power generators to run transmission stations. ...More
January 10, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
Mentum Touts New Network Planning, Optimization Products

Mentum Planet 5.3 and Ellipse 8 focus on a wireless operator’s need to rethink their operating landscape as the rapidly increasing demand for mobile data drives the requirement for major changes in network plans and strategies. ...More
June 1, 2011
Posted in News, Service & Network Management
B/OSS’ Best Back-Office Innovators

The difference between creativity and innovation is that innovation is applied creativity. Innovation changes things for the better. These are the Best Back Office Innovators of the past, very tumultuous year. ...More
March 1, 2011 By Tim McElligott
Posted in Articles, Billing, Customer Experience Management, Service & Network Management, Service Creation & Delivery
Take the CIO Turing Test

Answer: Successful CIO. Question: Who harnesses the power of machines in ways that positively impact how the business thinks? ...More
February 24, 2011
Posted in Blog, Service & Network Management