Network Transformation
Transport L0-L2 vs L3: Hardware vs Software
Continuing from last week, today I want to just show you two pictures. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so this blog is going to a couple of thousand words plus more! The first picture is just…
What is relevance of software in Layer 0 – Layer 3 Transport Equipment?
Continuing from last week, today I will share some context on where to find the software in transport equipment. We will limit the discussion to L0-L3 equipment, as we already know that all equipment that are beyond L3, are essentially…
Where is the software? And why do not we have more of it?
Continuing from last week, let us now examine why the software component is still small in telecom, apart from the mobile core, the network management systems and some SDN stuff. I guess the main reason is that dis-aggregation has not…
How do we measure progress of transformations?
Continuing from last week, today we will explore one key aspect of transformations. We must have effective ways of measuring and tracking the effect of our efforts. Let us take one example, Automation. We know that automation is very important…
Plan, Plan and Plan: The key to transformations
Continuing from last week, today we will cover another simple aspect about transformations. They say that Rome was not built in a day. I learned it as another phrase when I was at Huawei, a phrase called, “Yi bu, Yi…
A Transformation that does not save $$ is a Lie!
Continuing from last week, today will also be a simple message about the effectiveness of the network transformations. Please have a look at the following bullets. Transformations must result into cost savings: The cost savings may in the form of…
Network Transformations : “Business Objectives” come first
Continuing from last week, let us focus this week on the how to build the right strategies for transformations. Today will be just a few simple bullets. Business Objectives Come First: Technology is just a means not the ends. Do…
The Law of Misplaced Expectations: The Fourth Transformation Killer
Last week, we continued looking at key aspects that delay the transformations and we discussed the law of averages. This week we will look at the fourth law. Unrealistic or misplaced expectations are a big culprit when dealing with transformations.…
The Law of Averages: The Third Transformation Killer
Last week, we continued looking at key aspects that delay the transformations and we discussed the law of limitations. This week we will look at the third law. Ever heard of the saying “Devil is in the details!” Well that…
The Law of Limitations: The Second Transformation Killer
Last week, we started looking at key aspects that delay the transformations and we discussed the law of incremental planning. This week we will look at the second law. Many times, we impose limitations upon ourselves and do not explore…