DECEMBER 2017CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6 DECEMBER - 15 - 2017ENTERPRISE TELECOM SPECIALCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Volume 02 - 45Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtJohn ConnorDeclan ColeK. ManojkumarAssistant Managing EditorShivali Sharma Senior WritersClara MathewRoyce D'SouzaLeah JaneAshwani KumarEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJames SmithNaomi DaleRachel ClarkSandeepa MajumdarSalesJohn Varghesejohn@cioapplications.com510.924.4116Mailing Address:ValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.757.1040 EditorialThe Changing Face of TelecomJoe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipIn an era where communication is the vital business enabler, enterprise telecom is undergoing a constant makeover as new and disruptive technologies continue to impact the telecom ecosystem. While the all-in-one comprehensive unified communication models make communication simpler, SDN and NFV are empowering CSPs to radically streamline operations, usher in cost efficiencies, and improve service. On the horizon is the much-anticipated 5G, the next-gen wireless telecommunications standard all set to disrupt the landscape further by virtue of its very high bandwidth proposition. In this increasingly dynamic telecom scenario, woven into the communication fabric of an enterprise is the myriad of complexities in managing inventory, billing, and service across the varied spectrum of multiple offices, numerous employees, and service providers. In tow is the proliferation of devices and applications, and the ensuing permission controls, privacy issues and security. In tandem with the move towards software-defined network, are the associated security and cyber risks that need to be mitigated. With cloud-based solutions and mobility bringing forth various advantages, a consistent user experience across the spectrum of devices will greatly simplify and streamline communication.With telecom spending steadily increasing, the entire scope of telecom management calls for a streamlined approach under a wide umbrella that takes into consideration the technical, operational, and financial feasibility in line with organizational objectives to plan optimal outlays. While the right technology is paramount to improve efficiency and optimize telecom spending, striking the right balance with a well thought about strategy, which takes into consideration the requirements for hardware and mobile data requirements will positively impact the bottom line.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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