Ericsson kicks-off 2019 by writing down $680 million after their next gen BSS failed to lift off. (more…)
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The Guide to Modern OSS, Chapter Two: OSS Use Cases
In Chapter Two of the Guide to Modern OSS we look at how OSS is able to support fundamental use cases like delivering services to customers, maintaining a reliable level of service, and planning for change. (more…)
NEC to Acquire Convergys BSS Software
NEC announced their intention to acquire Convergys' BSS assets for $449million (USD). The acquisition is intended to compliment NEC's OSS products (from the Netcracker and Subex purchases) and their bag of BSS bits they have been using to promote the Netcracker brand as a complete OSS/BSS solution. Neither NEC nor Netcracker had a great deal […]
The Definition of OSS and BSS
What is OSS and BSS? Getting back-to-basics can be a challenge at times. How to explain what OSS and BSS mean. Concisely. Accurately. There’s always been debate and opinion on their respective roles. And people can’t even agree what OSS stands for. OSS Line shines a light on this thorny but fundamental topic…