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Mobile network sharing

Technology trends: Share issues Thursday 25 June 2009, Total Telecom

Mobile operators’ networks used to be closely guarded, kept away from competitors trying to steal a march. But now, with cost cutting being taken to the next level, service providers are striking deals to share resources, right down to the active layer.

Mobile operators are doing the once unthinkable: working with competitors to share their networks. They hope to lower costs and free up much needed cash to fund new technology rollouts such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), but they face strategic challenges that go far beyond technical issues.

Framer-Mapper looks to serve future comms needs

New Electronics June 10th 2009

A framer-mapper is attracting more attention than usual. What does the part offer that others don't?

On receiving first samples of a framer-mapper design, AppliedMicro typically sends several to each of its telecom equipment customers. But it has received requests in the thousands for its latest Yahara chip family, according to cto of transport Subhash Roy.

Open source mobile: Open season

Roy Rubenstein - Monday 01 June 2009 Technology trends

Growth in mobile data and smartphone uptake is leading to calls for an operating system that can handle service complexity. Developers and handset makers are turning to open source mobile, but that is bringing management challenges.

Q&A with Fabrizio Capobianco

A Q&A with Fabrizio Capobianco, CEO of Funambol, on open source operating systems for mobile handsets.

Cloud computing: where telecoms and IT collide

FibreSystems: May 2009

IT directors worldwide are considering whether it makes financial sense to move their computing resources offsite into the 'cloud'. Roy Rubenstein assesses the potential opportunities for network operators and equipment vendors.

Cloud computing is the latest industry attempt to merge computing with networking. While previous efforts have all failed, the gathering evidence suggests that cloud computing may have got things right this time. Indeed it is set to have a marked effect on how enterprises do business, while driving the growth of network traffic and new switch architectures for the data centre.

Next-gen cable: Branch line

Total Telecom Friday 01 May 2009

Cable operators in both the US and Europe are being challenged by telcos in their traditional pay-TV markets. That is pushing them to use their upgraded networks to move into new areas such as wireless and business services.

Cable operators increasingly are going after enterprise and wireless services, heightening their already fierce competition with telcos. Most so-called multi-system cable operators (MSOs) have come late to the game in these areas, but they are further advanced when it comes to networks to offer customers integrated services and the back office systems to support them.

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