With cloud figuring largely in future IT environments, on-premises infrastructures must not only integrate well with public cloud service providers but must also become more cloud-like in their delivery of IT resources.

In this paper, we explore the first of the four fundamental pillars of service edge transformation: applications and services. The following areas are addressed: user experience, economics, decomposition, disaggregation and convergence.

Today, it takes a long time for to certify, test, and bring new devices on board. By introducing automation into your certification process, the time it takes to bring hardware and software online can be reduced to hours instead of days.

A disaggregated and distributed software-defined mobile network (SDN) is not only possible, but also provides tangible economic and technical benefits. This white paper explains how existing network operators can evolve to an SDN.

With 5G, a new generation of B2B services will emerge. However, greater intelligence and computational capabilities need to take place at the service edge before Service Providers can deliver them. Transform your service edge using four key pillars.

Say goodbye to customer coding and service disruptions. Service Providers who use Automation and Orchestration are significantly reducing costs.

The time for the transformation of the services edge and edge computing deployment is upon us now. With our partners, Cisco has established several reference examples for edge deployments which can be used as a starting point.

Open RAN initiatives leverage the virtualization of functions which create opportunities for innovation. In this white paper, you’ll learn advantages to putting the approach to work for operators in all stages of deployment.

Operators of network infrastructures require tools to maintain integrity, availability, and authenticity. Cisco Crosswork Trust Insights is the answer.

The time for the transformation of the services edge and edge computing deployment is upon us now. With our partners, Cisco has established several reference examples for edge deployments which can be used as a starting point.

Cisco uses a trustworthy framework that embeds security throughout the lifecycle of our solutions in order to assist service providers in operating critical infrastructure required to satisfy today’s global connectivity needs.

This special Cisco sponsored report from ACG Research reviews a new study on the ROI and TCO benefits of network automation and orchestration for Service Providers.

Learn eight steps to guide your journey to cloud-native application development.

This paper describes Etisalat’s journey to build a a carrier-grade cloud infrastructure.

Telecommunications service providers have both a special role and a compelling set of opportunities in this evolving landscape. In this paper we explore the reasons why telecommunications service providers are pursuing cloud-based, software-driven infrastructure enhancements.

In this paper, you will discover the drivers for telecommunications operations and business support systems modernization.

This report investigates the telecom operator opportunity in PMNs with analysis based on Heavy Reading surveys of operator and enterprise professionals carried out in January 2020.

This paper examines the cellular connectivity options available today and identifies planned network closures, as well as the issues associated with regional decisions to either expedite or extend network closures. Additionally, it explores the challenges that need to be considered and provides a framework to assess IoT projects to make the optimum choice for connectivity options.

This paper examines ways service assurance systems can help improve the 5G customer experience.

This paper explains how customer experience managment matters and what inhibits a good customer experience.

Download this white paper to find out how Automation, AI & Analytics can help CSPs improve profit margins, break down siloes & improve efficiency.

For many, the path to profitable B2B growth starts with creating a frictionless customer experience. Download this E-Book to discover how to lay the foundation for scalable growth with your enterprise customers.

This Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study of ServiceNow Customer Service Management provides a framework to help communications service providers (CSPs) evaluate the potential financial benefits of investing in the solution. Forrester interviewed a global Tier 1 operator with experience of using the solution to understand the benefits, costs and risks associated with its investment.

This eBook provides the information you need to master the complexities of 5G and bring your products to market successfully.