Think data centers are NOT in the OSP? Think again. As customers demand higher bandwidth offerings, providers are moving their critical IT equipment to the brick and mortar buildings that rely on the elements of the OSP to do their thing. Ah, the OSP is truly movin’ on up.
With bandwidth demands only increasing, it may be time to explore new fiber wavelengths, specifically, the “E” band. Its E-asy and E-xciting potential may be just what providers need for the future.
Nearly 90 percent of employees already use their personal devices for work. Are you one of them who is walking a dangerous line by using your personal device without permission from your employer?
As the network expert, your credibility will be respected if you can share other steps to help your customer make the right choice as they move into the cloud. Learn 5 steps to help you help YOUR customer in this new era.
Providers don’t need hammers and nails to help consumers make their homes dreamy. Their field teams (along with a little bit of software magic) can help deliver the ultimate home improvements that make end users feel safe and sound in their own home.
Telcordia GR-3108, Generic Requirements for Network Equipment in the Outside Plant (OSP) environment in conjunction with ATIS and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
With no two cell sites being the same, flexibility is the key. Backhaul solutions must adapt to every deployment challenge and, at the end of the day, generate revenue. Read how you can find the right answers and become your own backhaul yogi (or yogini).
Developing a backhaul strategy that overlooks different traffic types carries the risk of missed revenue opportunities and unnecessary future expenses. Providers today need solutions to economically backhaul multiple types of revenue-generating traffic. Read this article to learn a few.
Regions like the Northeast are fast outstripping bandwidth supply given to the vertical business sectors they attract. How can a provider decide which area to invest in as they expand their network? Read this case study and learn how Zayo prioritized their expansion plans in the Northeast.
Migrating from ATM to IP DSLAMs doesn’t have to put you and your network through severe trauma. New approaches can generate across-the-board efficiencies that may just translate into network bliss over the long term.
Talk about telecom entrepreneurialism at its best! Rick Stern, CEO and co-founder of Nitel, grew the company from a single office offering telecom consulting to a nationwide provider of data connectivity services. His leadership has helped Nitel to be named to the Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America for the past three years. But, wait. There’s more. Crain’s Chicago Business Fast Fifty has named Nitel the 5th fastest growing company in the Chicago area. Not bad, eh?
It seems ironic that some of the best examples of leading with honor come from the POW camps of North Vietnam. Their courageous service can inspire and show us what is required to lead with honor. Let’s look at some of the lessons they offer to us today.
Attaining an executive level position is possible. You simply need to go beyond technical or job-specific skills and add focus to an executive presence. By concentrating on these 10 tips and keeping skills up to date, reaching the executive level is well within their grasp.
In today’s slow economy, there is no better advertisement for your business than a happy customer who can’t help but sing your praises. Learn the 5 core marketing principles that can help you turn all of your customers into raving fans.
What should you do to avoid bullying lawsuits? The answer is simple: Be a great leader. The company environment is a trickle-down affair; you set the tone for everyone under you.
Imagine working in an environment where people do the right things not because they are expected, but because it is in their best interest. Let’s examine 8 attitudes or behaviors of leaders that can foster a culture where holding people accountable is a precursor to a feeling of celebration.
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