| Managing NGOSS Systems |
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| DESCRIPTION OF SESSION |
If next generation IP and wireless networks are to succeed, telecoms must excel in acquiring and managing OSS systems that can rapidly create, configure, provision, bill, and assure the quality and revenue generating capability of these new services.
This interactive workshop is designed to give you the vital OSS systems knowledge you’ll need to manage your next generation mobile or fixed network. Hear the latest advice and case studies of 5 experts from some of the leading OSS suppliers on software feature/functionality, integration, and trends. With two panel discussions and short Q&A sessions after each talk, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to interact and get answers to your critical questions. |
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| WORKSHOP AGENDA |
| 09.30 |
Delegate registration and coffee |
| 10.00 |
Dan Baker
Dittberner Associates |
OSS Market Trends and Overview
- How next generation networks are affecting OSS
- The evolving OSS landscape -- what’s hot and what’s not
- Understanding industry players: software, integrator, consultant, network provider
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| 10:35 |
Representative from Comptel
Speaker:
Kari Pasonen
Wireless Provisioning Specialist |
Wireless Provisioning, Inventory & Mediation
- Trends in provisioning of HLR and 2G/3G services for wireless operators
- Usage accounting -- pre-paid charging, convergent mediation, and on-line mediation
- Inventory’s growing role in wireless
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| 11.05 |
Morning refreshments |
| 11.25 |
Speaker:
Noga Confino
Network Business Intelligence Specialist |
Revenue Assurance & Network Intelligence Gathering
Using operator case studies, this session will describe how a modern approach to revenue assurance delivers benefits such as:
- Faster time to market & profits
- Cost reductions in service creation, IT integration, and other operating costs
- Increased revenue potential & reduced business risk
- Enhanced customer acquisition, retention, visibility and experience
- Network services audit compliance and improved data management
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| 12:00 |
Speaker:
Broadband Provisioning Specialist |
VoIP, IP-VPN, Triple Play and IPTV Provisioning
- Provisioning broadband and advanced IP networks in complex multi-vendor, multi-technology networks
- Auto-discovery of telecom assets to validate inventory
- The flow of provisioning from order activation to activation
- OSS architecture for IP-VPN and triple play
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| 12.30 |
Lunch |
| 13.45 |
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Panel: Selecting and Working with OSS Solution Vendors
- Techniques for Selecting the Best OSS Vendors
- The 10 Leading Causes of OSS Project Failure
- Round robin panel discussion with workshop speakers
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| 14:15 |
Speaker:
Enterprise Application Integration and SOA Specialist |
OSS Middleware and Service Oriented Architectures (SOA)
- How integration can deliver a profitable “single-view” of the customer
- Fitting middleware approaches (SOA, EAI, ESB, J2EE, etc.) to your specific needs
- The role of middleware in supply chain and e-business applications
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| 14.50 |
Afternoon refreshments |
| 15.05 |
Speaker:
Travis Russell
Service Assurance and Signaling Network Specialist |
Service Assurance of Next Gen Networks
- The emerging role of service management vs. network management
- Where signaling provides valuable network and business intelligence
- Key trends and capabilities in broadband and wireless service assurance
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| 15:35 |
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Panel: Q&A Sessions - all Workshop Speakers |
| 16.15 |
Close of workshop |
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Established in 1966, Dittberner Associates is an international market research and consulting firm, specializing in the telecom industry. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dittberner’s clients include network operators, network equipment providers, software vendors, and systems integrators around the globe. Though headquartered in the U.S., most of Dittberner’s clients are located in Europe and Asia.
Dittberner’s OSS/BSS KnowledgeBase is a market research service designed to help telecoms and OSS/BSS vendors track OSS/BSS solutions and innovations. Dittberner is also known for its Next Generation Networks consulting and market research service. Website is www.dittberner.com. |
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| Workshop Leader |
| Dan Baker |
Dan Baker is Dittberner’s OSS/BSS research director. During the past 11 years Baker has authored several major multi-client reports that span the breadth of telecom OSS systems on topics such as provisioning/inventory, middleware, service assurance, mediation, billing, and systems integration.
A byline contributor to industry journals such as Billing World and OSS Today, America’s Network, Baker has presented in conferences and private briefings in Asia, Europe, and South America. Prior to joining Dittberner, Baker was the founder of Technology Research Institute (TRI) and was an analyst for Venture Development Corporation. |
