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enables everything they do. They have a solid core, and I think they'll continue to be on the cutting edge for quite a while.
Clarity:
Clarity offers a single-vendor approach to OSS. Many would say that this is less-than-sustainable, and in developed markets, they'd probably be correct. However, in the greenfield world of developing markets, the approach is finding traction. With several large providers in places like South Asia using the Clarity approach, Clarity lays claim to over 120 million subscribers, worldwide. In addition, Clarity is finding a fit with utility companies that maintain telecom networks. Some analysts may scoff, but Clarity seems unfazed.
Nakina:
At the event, Nakina was launching Network OS, version 7(NOS 7). The solution offers a great deal of benefit for carrier ethernet. The solution allows for a logical view of the optical network, as well as the ability to discover VLANs. Also, Nakina is still finding a great deal of success working with partners like Juniper and Anda. In addition, Nakina continues its innovative marketing campaign to maintain visibility in the space.
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Amid the clamor among SPs to not become mere bitpipes, Sigma is looking into support for advanced advertising, subscriber information services written for anonymized data, and other ways to leverage core competencies and valuable data in order to make the possible transition to bitpipe as smooth and profitable as possible. |
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assertion that HP offers the Communication Industry's most complete OSS portfolio. The offerings carry the NGOSS badge, and span integration, fulfillment, and assurance, including BSS needs. HP posits that the solutions offer a full lifecycle approach, and that it will continue to invest in innovative OSS solutions.
Netcracker:
Netcracker had a massive presence at Management World this year. Any attendee making his or her way towards the Acropolis convention center from the southwest was greeted by a Netcracker banner covering a substantial portion of the venue's external wall. The presence was no less substantial
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Conceptwave:
After many years of successful partnerships, Conceptwave is moving into what VP of Marketing and Business Development Chun-Ling Woon calls Conceptwave 3.0 (1.0 was developing the solution, and 2.0 was working through partners), which involves the company moving into the market on its own two feet. The company specializes in catalog management and already has worked with a number of distinguished partners. We're interested to see what's next.
HP:
The centerpiece of HP's presence at the show, which was substantial, was the
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inside. The company was rolling out its new product release (dubbed “Pasadena”). The new rollout promises richer ROI, greater functional effectiveness, and increased operational excellence (courtesy of enhanced Business Process Management (BPM) and Business Activity Monitoring (BAM).
Progress Software:
Progress seemed to be enjoying substantial booth traffic at the event. They were distributing copies of Application Integration Using the SID by John P. Reilly and John Wilmes. In addition, their approach to application infrastructure is of interest to
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