The Future of Network Operations

Abstract

Future network operations 2 Introduction In response to challenges including rising cost pressures and dramatic increases in data traffic, operators are making growing use of third-party providers for network roll-out and systems integration projects, and are increasingly turning to managed services suppliers to run all or part of their network operation. Network sharing is also on the increase. In the coming years, operators expect to face a new wave of capex and regulation as they make the transition to " all-IP " networks. In combination, these pressures will push the industry towards possible further consolidation and a wider spectrum of business/ operating models. Our 2012 global network study confirms that the way communications operators provision and manage their networks will continue to undergo profound change.