In Year Four of OSP’s Thought Leaders Forum, we bring MORE providers into the fold with MORE insightful comments about how they plan to deal with EVEN MORE demands being placed on the telecom network.
The problem of AC interference is an engineering problem that requires an engineering solution. Thus, it should really be considered upfront in the capital expenditures of designing new VRAD installations. Read how one OSP pro decided to do something about it: how he created a tool and filed for his own patent!
Looking back, it’s interesting to see the change in connectors from the early days. Each new design was meant to offer better performance (less light loss and reflectance) and easier, faster, and/or less expensive termination. But, beyond connectors and terminations, the big variable is the installer. Do you know enough about this seemingly remedial topic? Read this and make sure you’re not a contributing loss-inducer!
Want to employ a testing approach that moves troubleshooting from a niche area occupied by a handful of specialists into one in which less-skilled users are able to effectively diagnose problems? The right type of process results in a substantial improvement in operating efficiency in the fault management lifecycle.
As smartphone demands continue, mobile operators will quickly need new backhaul strategies to meet the high bandwidth requirements of 4G access networks. And because there is no one-size-fits-all solution, the most viable solution will be a combination of technologies depending on site characteristics. Read how to evaluate which one or ones work best for you.
Mobile service providers need to quickly identify network latency issues and the effect of bandwidth-intensive applications long before customers are impacted. The balancing act is trickier than a yogi in a complex pose. So, what’s the process to keep network and service operations costs as low as possible while managing an increasingly complex delivery environment? Read this and get in tune with your inner self.
The market may be dominated by ILECs, but CLECs are still out there and have formed a new tactic to thrive: it’s called the CLEC 2.0 Club and it’s open to those who are willing to evolve their business models AND their infrastructure. Wanna join? Read how.
At the mere mention of joint use, most companies, including pole and attachment owners, focus immediately on the previously negative and painful audit process. Read how GIS can change an audit from a contentious event into a highly beneficial portion of the joint-use process.
We always applaud those in telecom who have the official title of Safety Director. But, we can't help but admire those folks in the OSP who take safety seriously even when it's not their official job. (At least at the beginning, it wasn't.) Doug Thornton is one such person who has some tremendous insight to offer about the role of safety in the OSP.
As the "virtual revolution" gains momentum, how can your company ensure that your virtual teams are producing the desired results? First, realize that comparing co-located teams to virtual teams is like comparing apples to oranges. Then, heed these 6 lessons for virtual team success.
As a manager, you need to accept the fact that you can't always make everyone happy, but it's important to know what you can improve on as a leader. When your staff members respect you and the way you manage the team, it improves morale. When morale goes up, production goes up. Do you recognize any of these 8 behaviors in yourself?
Why is it that even with copious amounts of sources, most organizations largely fail to successfully implement their business strategy? This issue comes from 2 sources: the assumption of perfect resourcing and the lack of prioritization. Learn 4 in-depth steps to help address and solve these 2 issues and turn your business strategy into a successful one.
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