Mobile Network Operators and the Cloud (Part 2)

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This is the second article from my conversation with a UK-based consultant regarding mobile network operators (MNOs) and their position in the cloud computing and third-party data center market. MNO Platforms are Not on Their Way to the Cloud When it comes to MNOs, I think most will prefer to run their platforms in their own data centers. Keep in mind that most are running proprietary platforms for their mobile networks and VAS platforms How Mobile Networks and Data Networks … [Read more...]

How new businesses can benefit from cloud computing

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So you’ve decided to start a new business. Congratulations! You’ve got a business plan, a great idea, and all the excitement and energy you need to get started, and that is a great place to be. Now you just need to start getting your back-end support processes in place: you know, all those things you need to run the business, like an email system, a portal, a website, CRM, etc. etc. What’s that? You don’t have an IT department, and cannot afford to buy servers? Not to worry. The cloud … [Read more...]