Network Transformation
What has hotmail got to do with Disaggregation?
Last week I said that If anyone can overcome challenges and really make the transformations possible, it is the Telecom Operator. But I was wrong, Telecom Operators are not ready or willing or capable, well most of them. And disaggregation…
Disaggregation – The challenges of a small supplier
Continuing with the same example of microwave antennas, let us examine now why the small suppliers like Andrew became a party to delaying the disaggregation and what business model led to their challenges. Let us examine their business model using the…
Disaggregation – Large Vendors Have Vested Interests
Continuing with the same example of microwave antennas, let us examine now why the Large Vendors like Ericsson / Nokia tried to prevent the disaggregation and what did they do, apart from preying upon ignorance of the operators. Why Disaggregation…
Disaggregation – The Telecom Operator is the key Roadblock
Last week in my article, I did highlight a use-case for buying passive elements like microwave antenna separately or disaggregating it from the purchase of microwave. And I also pointed out that it took a lot of time for them…
Disaggregation – Is it new?
I would argue that it is not new. Telecom Operators know about it and commercial teams along with the technical teams have been working on this aspect for long now. We have adopted it already because it makes commercial sense, let…
Impact of “Book Value” on Network Transformations
Remember when you bought a TV at your home, you Did some research, Decided a budget, Compared the options that you could afford, Online first and then at a store, You negotiated a discount or a freebie and Finally got…