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Virtualized network functions are now seeing real deployments, delivering real services and thus graduating into the world of network operators’ mission critical systems. Experience is showing that – even for these initial use-cases – NFV must not only coexist with the current infrastructure, services and operational activity, but also collaborate with them in some ways, for the fulfillment and assurance of services.... More Info

The room is tight and dark. She has time to catch her breath and determine what to do - now that it has all fallen apart.... More Info

Introduction In 2014, I suggested that 2015 would be an inflection point due to the start of cloud based deployments and the start of serious 5G activity, which together had the potential to fundamentally change the telecom industry. So what really happened and what’s up for 2016?... More Info

As we close out 2015 and look ahead, it is becoming clear that telecom voice and SMS Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are finally hitting their stride. Thanks to the age of mobile communications and apps, the newest and most advanced cloud-based voice & SMS APIs are taking off and are rapidly reshaping the global communications landscape.... More Info

During the hour I recently spent at the Apple Store in Minneapolis, waiting for technicians to replace my cracked iPhone screen, I found that I habitually reached for my (non-present) phone about half dozen times— I laughed and thought “what a tech-dependent, millennial thing of me to do.” It’s true, we millennials are ALWAYS connected. As the “mobile generation,” we are wirelessly connected to our friends, to our calendars, to our weekend plans, to our next adventure, to our cab ride, to our fantasy football team, etc…... More Info