An introduction to Diameter Routing Agent (I)
What is Diameter? According to Wikipedia, “Diameter is an authentication, authorization, and accounting protocol for computer networks and an alternative to RADIUS.” The fact is that, compared to RADIUS, Diameter introduced many improvements in different aspects (while still being backward-compatible) and came as a result of developments to eliminate RADIUS limitations. The Diameter protocol is [...]
Read More »Brainstorming – a step to performance
Do you remember the 5 stages of team development that I was talking about in another article? Forming, storming, norming and performing, but also adjourning? I was writing at that time that any PM or Team Leader wishes to have his team mostly in the performing stage. But how can we get people there, knowing [...]
Read More »MVNO strategic planning: Cannibalization – reality or myth?
There is a lot of hype around the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) threat for incumbents. There are plenty of reasons why HNOs should not consider themselves attacked by newcomers and all negotiating with their chosen HNO should be aware of these aspects. In fact, MVNOs do provide various economic benefits to HNOs as they [...]
Read More »MVNO strategic planning: Challenges and Solutions
Further to identifying the most suitable business and operational models, aspirants must thoroughly analyze and find pragmatic answers to countless business issues and challenges, both before and after launch whilst the business and customer bases are growing. MVNO Up-front challenge Even though the regulatory environment is increasingly favorable from the strategic point of view, MVNOs [...]
Read More »Computaris and Prime Telecom have launched the first MVNE in Romania
Veridian Systems, the first Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) in Romania – launched in partnership by Computaris and Prime Telecom – announces the finalization of the technological platform based on which they will offer telecom services. At the same time, the formalities for registering the MVNE with the National Authority for Management and Regulation in [...]
Read More »Computaris supports the children at the Joyo Foundation
Computaris celebrated this year’s International Children’s Day together with the children from the Joyo Foundation, who held a small concert at our office in Bucharest. The concert was followed by an innovative event – an Improvisation Show organized by some of our colleagues to raise money for the children. The Joyo Foundation focuses on the [...]
Read More »Challenges of Voice over LTE
It seems like everyone is looking to roll out their own Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks these days. According to a GSA (Global Mobile Suppliers Association) report, over 70 LTE operators have already launched commercial services, including 25 networks launched in the first 4 months of 2012. About 320 operators worldwide have committed to commercial [...]
Read More »Key takeaways from Telecoms Loyalty & Churn Conference, Cannes, June 2012
IIR’s Telecoms Loyalty & Churn event takes place each year in the heart of the French Riviera and was once again a successful event for telco professionals working for securing their customer’s loyalty. This year’s edition expanded a bit further than the telco environment, so apart from world-leading operator case studies, it also explored loyalty [...]
Read More »The data dividend for MVNOs
Monetizing mobile data is one of the main drivers for operators worldwide. But how can mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) achieve their data revenue maximization goals? Ian Ginn, VP Sales EMEA at Computaris, discusses some of the key aspects operators need to consider in order to capitalize on the mobile data growth and leverage the [...]
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