Apertio today launches independent research that states
that US global telecommunications operators overwhelmingly place
greater emphasis on deploying IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), in
comparison with European operators. The research found 86 percent of
US operators classify it as a key business priority, verses 66 percent
of their European cousins. Nearly one in five US operators also expect
return on investment (ROI) in less than two years - more ambitious
than those in Europe, where only one in five expect it in the same
timeframe.
The research, 'IP Independence', also found key drivers towards IMS are the cost of new service provision on conventional architecture, and the need to offer attractive service bundles to subscribers to prevent churn and increase data usage. Vitally, IMS is also seen as a way for operators to meet ambitious OPEX and CAPEX reduction targets of 10 and 5 percent respectively.
While confirming the growing enthusiasm for IMS, the report also uncovers barriers in its deployment; with business and technical change recognized as the major challenges for today's operators. Interestingly, US operators place equal importance on these two challenges whereas in Europe, business change is more of a barrier than the technical issues.
Key findings from the research are:
-- 93% of respondents believe that IMS will have a positive impact on operational cost reduction, with 40% considering that impact to be 'significant'
-- 85% of respondents also see the removal of legacy infrastructure as a critical aspect of reducing operational cost
-- 79% of carriers are using a disparate combination of tactics to deliver IMS, highlighting a lack of best practice
"With the rapid rise of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the US, the need to quickly deploy a cost-effective, scalable infrastructure is paramount," said Stuart Jones, vice president and general manager, Americas, Apertio. "Network operators are realizing the potential of IMS as the high costs of legacy systems is unsustainable if they want to deliver new generation services at an attractive cost to consumers. Carriers need to plan their IMS strategy carefully to ensure they deliver on time and within budget. Only by placing the subscriber at the center of the network can they expect to achieve this."
IP Independence surveyed 57 global operators and was commissioned by core network infrastructure specialist, Apertio, conducted by independent consultancy, Loudhouse Research.
Stuart Jones will be speaking at the IMS Summit@CTIA on April 5th on Easing the Transition to IMS. If you would like to meet with Stuart or one of the Apertio team at CTIA please contact: Raj Goel, +1 847 962-1928: raj.goel@apertio.com.
If you would like to receive a copy of the full IP Independence report please visit: http://www.apertio.com/contactus/index.html.
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About Apertio
Apertio is the leading independent provider of subscriber-centric networks for mobile, fixed and converged telecommunications operators.
Its software application suite, Apertio One, delivers a single, open, subscriber-centric architecture for current and new generation networks. The suite includes Apertio One-NDS (Network Directory Server), Apertio One-HLR (Home Location Register), Apertio One-HSS (Home Subscriber Server), and Apertio One-PPS (Prepaid Server).
The Apertio One architecture eliminates complexity and cost. It dramatically simplifies the network and places the subscriber at its heart to deliver increased revenue through rapid service deployment, and lays the foundation for IMS in networks today.
Apertio's customers number among the world's largest and fastest growing telecommunications operators including Orange,T-Mobile, Vodafone and AIS. The company is privately held, and headquartered in Bristol, UK, with offices in Chicago, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. For more information visit: www.apertio.com.
The research, 'IP Independence', also found key drivers towards IMS are the cost of new service provision on conventional architecture, and the need to offer attractive service bundles to subscribers to prevent churn and increase data usage. Vitally, IMS is also seen as a way for operators to meet ambitious OPEX and CAPEX reduction targets of 10 and 5 percent respectively.
While confirming the growing enthusiasm for IMS, the report also uncovers barriers in its deployment; with business and technical change recognized as the major challenges for today's operators. Interestingly, US operators place equal importance on these two challenges whereas in Europe, business change is more of a barrier than the technical issues.
Key findings from the research are:
-- 93% of respondents believe that IMS will have a positive impact on operational cost reduction, with 40% considering that impact to be 'significant'
-- 85% of respondents also see the removal of legacy infrastructure as a critical aspect of reducing operational cost
-- 79% of carriers are using a disparate combination of tactics to deliver IMS, highlighting a lack of best practice
"With the rapid rise of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the US, the need to quickly deploy a cost-effective, scalable infrastructure is paramount," said Stuart Jones, vice president and general manager, Americas, Apertio. "Network operators are realizing the potential of IMS as the high costs of legacy systems is unsustainable if they want to deliver new generation services at an attractive cost to consumers. Carriers need to plan their IMS strategy carefully to ensure they deliver on time and within budget. Only by placing the subscriber at the center of the network can they expect to achieve this."
IP Independence surveyed 57 global operators and was commissioned by core network infrastructure specialist, Apertio, conducted by independent consultancy, Loudhouse Research.
Stuart Jones will be speaking at the IMS Summit@CTIA on April 5th on Easing the Transition to IMS. If you would like to meet with Stuart or one of the Apertio team at CTIA please contact: Raj Goel, +1 847 962-1928: raj.goel@apertio.com.
If you would like to receive a copy of the full IP Independence report please visit: http://www.apertio.com/contactus/index.html.
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About Apertio
Apertio is the leading independent provider of subscriber-centric networks for mobile, fixed and converged telecommunications operators.
Its software application suite, Apertio One, delivers a single, open, subscriber-centric architecture for current and new generation networks. The suite includes Apertio One-NDS (Network Directory Server), Apertio One-HLR (Home Location Register), Apertio One-HSS (Home Subscriber Server), and Apertio One-PPS (Prepaid Server).
The Apertio One architecture eliminates complexity and cost. It dramatically simplifies the network and places the subscriber at its heart to deliver increased revenue through rapid service deployment, and lays the foundation for IMS in networks today.
Apertio's customers number among the world's largest and fastest growing telecommunications operators including Orange,T-Mobile, Vodafone and AIS. The company is privately held, and headquartered in Bristol, UK, with offices in Chicago, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. For more information visit: www.apertio.com.
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