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Future Telco

Successful Positioning of Network Operators in the Digital Age

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  • Provides valuable insights into the latest developments of the telecommunications industry
  • Presents a comprehensive collection of strategic and technical trends, reported on by by industry experts
  • Includes a wealth of practical recommendations based on real-world projects

Part of the book series: Management for Professionals (MANAGPROF)

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Table of contents (36 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Integrated Networks

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 35-35
    2. Integrated Network Planning: A Key Success Factor for Network Operators

      • Lutz Fritzsche, Mathias Schweigel, Rong Zhao
      Pages 43-52
    3. 5G and Satellites: A Viable Ecosystem?

      • Hans-Peter Petry, Saher Salem
      Pages 53-62
    4. 5G: New Opportunities?

      • Falk Schröder
      Pages 63-74
    5. Small Cells: A Critical Assessment

      • Peter Krah, Tillmann Eckstein
      Pages 75-86
  3. Modern Network Concepts

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
    2. DevOps Telco: An Oxymoron?

      • Krzysztof Korzunowicz
      Pages 99-110
    3. Edge Computing: The Third Major Step in the Evolution of Telco Networks

      • Christoph Goertz, Thomas Vits, Claus Eßmann
      Pages 131-142
    4. Overcoming VoLTE: Deployment Challenges

      • Thorsten Lotz, Krzysztof Korzunowicz
      Pages 143-151
  4. Innovation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 153-153
    2. Successful Navigation Through Digital Transformation Using an Innovation Radar

      • Jan Heinemann, Oliver Platzen, Carolina Schiefer
      Pages 155-164
    3. The Virtual Representation of the World is Emerging

      • Gregory Lukowski, Andreas Rauch, Thomas Rosendahl
      Pages 165-173
    4. Low Power Wide Area Networks: The Game Changer for the Internet of Things

      • Daniel Weber, Christian Schilling, Frank Wisselink
      Pages 175-185

About this book

This book examines the extensive changes in markets, technologies and value chains that telecommunication companies are currently confronted with. It analyzes the crossroads they have reached and the choices that now need to be made – to be a bit pipe or a trendsetter of digitalization. Based on an analysis of the key challenges for telcos, the book derives future market scenarios and puts forward recommendations for how they can successfully position themselves. It proposes a framework based on seven “levers,” which addresses concrete measures in each step of the value chain, ranging from technology, IT and processes, to innovation, marketing and sales issues. The book discusses the current challenges and provides both general recommendations and concrete solutions. Respected experts illustrate innovative strategic and technical trends and provide insights gained in real-life transformation projects. Recent developments in the areas of regulation, product development, competition between over-the-top (OTT) providers and telcos, as well as technical innovations like 5G, SDN/NFV, LEO satellites and MEC are discussed. Accordingly, practitioners, managers and researchers alike will benefit from the book’s wealth of examples and up-to-date insights.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Detecon International GmbH , Cologne, Germany

    Peter Krüssel

About the editor

Dr. Peter Krüssel is Member of the Management Team at Detecon International GmbH. He has more than 20 years of experience in consultancy for telecommunications operators. He focuses on business development and the interrelationship between regulation, technology, innovation and marketing in the telco industry. 

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Softcover Book USD 64.99
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Hardcover Book USD 99.99
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