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Editorial Calendar 2008

January: Service Delivery Platforms

SDPs are gaining more traction every day. Their ability to enable speedy development and deployment is particularly valuable as demand for new and complex applications shows no sign of abating. How are Service Delivery Platforms changing approaches to OSS?

  • What is the impact of SDPs on customer care?
  • How does SOA impact SDPs?
  • How do SDPs impact systems integrators?
  • What are the billing implications of SDP?

February: Access Technologies

PSTN is no longer the only way to go. We know that. So what's next and how does it impact OSS? How has cable changed the game? What changes does WiMax promise? How is FTTH shaking things up?

  • Big pipes mean different applications. How must charging and billing models change to correct for this shift?
  • How do fault management solutions adjust to deal with larger bandwidths?
  • Do changes in access technologies change approaches in provisioning?

March: Managing the Content Revolution

Content players are changing the entire game. From adding new and different services to the network to bypassing traditional CSPs, the world of content is blurring lines and making an already complex network even more complex. How does this impact the OSS world? Some topic ideas include:

  • Maintaining QoS across a new catalog of offerings.
  • Inventory management for the expanding world of content.
  • How to bill for new and different types of network use.
  • Provisioning next-gen services.

April: Confronting Fraud and Malice

There are faults, and then there are faults. Some are the result of mistakes or neglect. Others are the result of malice, fraud, and other nefarious motives and actions. How do we confront these new dangers?

  • How can fault management solutions adjust to deal with intentional faults rather than accidents?
  • How can charging and billing solutions ensure protection against fraudulent charges?
  • What is the impact of fraud and malice on customer relations, and how can positive relations be maintained in an era of increased risk.
  • What's the key to revenue assurance in the face of modern threats?

May: Network Consolidation

The continuing consolidation of the network is an omnipresent trend in telecom. Whether the result of acquisition, or the result of streamlining existing data streams into a single network, the process can be painful and costly at the outset, but beneficial in the long run. What are the OSS challenges posed by network consolidation?

  • What effect does network consolidation have on the end user experience?
  • How can customer loyalty be maintained throughout the consolidation process?
  • How can the pain of transition and asset consolidation be mitigated by OSS vendors?

June: Cableco vs. Telco

In this installment of our annual Cableco vs Telco issue, we chronicle the current state of the battle between these leading access technologies. The battle has raged for several years now, and both sides can count victories and defeats. Still, the outcome is far from predetermined.

  • What will the true differentiators be between the cablecos and telcos? QoS? Customer service? Depth of offerings?
  • Which technology has the edge on charging and billing, and how can the other remain competitive?
  • How can service providers of both types overcome hurdles surrounding time-to-market to respond quickly to needs as they arise?
  • Can telcos make video work soon enough to emerge victorious?

"Pipeline invites those from all walks of the OSS industry to submit ideas for articles that are timely and relevant..."

July: The State of Standards

Standards continue to be an important issue for SPs and vendors alike. They're necessary, but making them a priority is often difficult. How do they impact the current OSS landscape?

  • What standards are relevant in the modern era of telecom?
  • How do standards regulate fulfillment? Assurance? Billing? Other aspects of OSS?
  • What are the benefits of standards to CSPs? OSS Vendors? Integrators?
  • Is total OSS transformation the only way to fully embrace standards? Is that a viable option for carrier

August: How OSS is meeting the demands of Web 2.0?

The still-new breed of web based communities and hosted services collectively known as Web 2.0 are having an effect on many facets of society. How can the OSS challenges associated with these services be met?

  • What are the POV changes necessary to handle the concept of the network as a platform?
  • How will OSS deal with an open-source world?
  • What are the billing challenges in a new era of web functionality?
  • New network uses mean new QoS expectations. How can those be met?

September: OSS for Next-Gen Devices

The iPhone, many say, was an opening salvo in what will be an escalating trend of slick devices hitting the market, bringing with them their own customers that are less concerned with what provider they're using and more concerned with the device they can own. How can OSS meet the challenges of these slick, shiny devices?

  • What are the network needs to back up high-tech handsets?
  • What challenges and promises are presented by emerging E-wallet functions? Micropayments?
  • How can SPs tackle inventory management for next-gen networks and devices?
  • How can new services be rolled out to match the demand facilitated by sleek handsets?

October: What's new in Performance Management?

Network performance management has to be more aggressive than ever to ensure awareness of and control over a network in flux. What's new in the area?

  • How can Performance Management help reduce churn?
  • What's the key to taming OPEX through Performance Management?
  • The key is maximizing profitability and ROI: How?

November: IMS

It's November 2008: Do you know where your IMS is?

  • What is the state of IMS?
  • How does IMS impact QoS? Breadth of service offerings?
  • What challenges exist for billing, provisioning, service assurance, inventory management, and other OSS firms as IMS becomes a reality?
  • As taboo as some may find this, is IMS... necessary?

December: Product Lifecycle Management

Lots of other industries have PLM down to an art. Product introduction, use, and sunsetting is par for the course. In telecommunications, the technique is still somewhat new. How can it grow and why is it necessary?

  • Why is PLM necessary in the telecom world?
  • Are there types of services that are less susceptible to obsolescence?
  • Why should PLM be a priority?

End note:
Pipeline Publishing, L.L.C. reserves the right to revise the Editorial Calendar at any time. Questions about the Editorial Calendar may be directed to Pipeline’s Editor-in-Chief, Tim Young tim@pipelinepub.com
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