NetworkMining, an independent supplier of IP & optical network mediation software, has announced the latest version of its network assurance application. This application introduced two new features: shared risk groups (“SRG”) and support of multi-NMS operations. (more…)
Archive | April, 2014
AT&T Adds Amdocs to its User-Defined Network Cloud
AT&T has announced that, along with Juniper, Amdocs is to be added to its User-Defined Network Cloud supplier program. (more…)
OSS/BSS Revenues Solid for Ericsson
Ericsson revenues suffer overall, but OSS/BSS sees a slight improvement in 2014. Analysis and see Hans Vestberg’s summary video. (more…)
Spring Clean – New Look
You’ve probably noticed the new look. Here’s what’s changed… (more…)
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…)
Ericsson Changes Executive Team – Gilstrap Leaves
Ericsson this week announced that Douglas Gilstrap will resign from his role as Senior Vice President and Head of Group Function Strategy and leave Ericsson’s Executive Leadership Team. Gilstrap joined Ericsson in this role in 2009 and has been responsible for developing Ericsson’s business strategy and driving the company’s M&A activities during this time. (more…)
Ovum and Informa Merge Research Businesses
Telecoms.com (an Informa Telecoms & Media business) reports that research firms Ovum and Informa Telecoms and Media (ITM) are to merge under the Ovum brand. Not an M&A, strictly speaking, as the parent company Inform owns both the ITM and Ovum businesses already. More of a re-structure and re-brand. (more…)
SevOne Acquires Log Analytics Provider RapidEngines
SevOne, provider of performance monitoring solutions to telco and enterprise has acquired RapidEngines, a leading provider of highly scalable log analytics software for IT enterprises, service providers and application developers. The acquisition is the first from SevOne since closing the $150M investment from Bain Capital. (more…)
Amdocs Announces Policy Control Solution for VoLTE
At the Policy Control Conference, Amdocs announced the availability of Amdocs VoLTE Controller, a standards-based, virtualized policy control and charging rule function (PCRF) solution. (more…)
EXFO Acquires ByteSphere Assets
EXFO extends its service assurance offering for mobile and fixed networks with acquisition of ByteSphere’s technologies, a privately held software company in the Boston area that specializes in global IT management and network monitoring solutions. (more…)