Cloud 2.0: What are the Telco Opportunities?

Telco 2.0's analysis of operators' potential role and opportunity in 'Cloud Services', a set of new business model opportunities that are still in an early stage of development - although players such as Amazon have already blazed a substantial trail. (More)

Making Sense of 'Cloud / XaaS': Seven Clear Examples

The point and value of Cloud Services can sometimes seem elusive. Here's a video and slides of a well received presentation that includes a simple, workable definition and seven case studies that illustrate different types of 'Cloud Services' / XaaS (Network, Platform, Infrastructure-as-a-Service). (More)

Cloud 2.0: "Worth $43Bn by 2014"

Cisco say that Cloud Services will be worth $43Bn to telcos in the near future, and have realised savings of up to 40% in both Opex and Capex by transferring all of their own internal IT Services to the cloud - a good example of the Telco 2.0 innovator's principle of 'eating your own cloud-food'. Summary and Video Interview. (More)

Cloud 2.0: What Should Telcos do?

IBM say that telcos are well positioned to provide cloud services, and forecast an $89Bn opportunity over 5 years globally. Video presentation and slides including forecast, case studies, and lessons for future competitiveness. (More)

Fog Clearing, Sunshine Forecast, Telco 2.0 delegates say

The early stage of development of the market means there is some confusion on the telco Cloud opportunity, yet clarity is starting to emerge, and the concept of 'Network-as-a-Service' found particular favour with Telco 2.0 delegates at our recent Brainstorms. (More)

Date For Your Diary 2nd 'Telco 2.0 Best Practice Live!'
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Broadcast live 2-3 February 201 & On-Demand February – April 2011
Telco 2.0 Best Practice Live! is a series of interactive online video-based events that provide a unique curated showcase of cutting-edge 'Telco 2.0' services, business models and solutions from around the world. More details

The first 'Telco 2.0 Best Practice Live!' attracted 1500 senior execs from around the world.

Parallels Summit 2011: Cloud Services for Enterprise, 22-24th February 2011, Orlando

The 2013 forecast of $19Bn in Cloud Services offers telcos the potential to generate new revenues, leverage existing services, and decrease churn. Join Telco 2.0 partners Parallels to find out how in Orlando, Florida, February 22-24, 2011. More

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AT&T: to be a 'Personal Information Agent'

Von Wright, VP Cloud & Wholesale Services, describes how AT&T plans to put consumers in control of their own data, and take the role of an agent or broker for their Personal Information (More)

Google: Strategic 'Co-opetition' with Telcos on Consumer Data

The 'Personal Information Economy' will see a higher intensity of strategic co-opetition between Google and telcos according to Google's Eric Sachs. (More)

Microsoft: Why Telcos Must Act Now - or Lose The Opportunity

Marc Davis, formerly Yahoo! Mobile's Chief Scientist, now at Microsoft, and a key collaborator with both Telco 2.0 and the World Economic Forum's 'Re-Thinking Personal Data' initiative, gives his unique perspective on the 'Gold Rush' for personal information, and why telcos must act now or lose the opportunity to take a valuable role in it. (More)

Telco 2.0 Americas: 92% said 'Major Change Needed Now'

92% of Americas delegates agreed it is time to make either a step change in key functions (34%) or initiate a fundamental transformation (58%) in the next 12-18 months. More on this plus the rest of the key take-outs from the recent Telco 2.0 Americas Brainstorm. (More)

Facebook: Moving into Telco Space?

Telco 2.0's analysis of Facebook's business model shows that the social networking giant may need to turn to communications for much needed new revenues. (More)

World Economic Forum: Strategic Opportunities in 'Customer Data'

The Forum will be launching a major initiative around leveraging telco customer data at Davos in February. Telco 2.0, along with MIT, Harvard Law School and Bain have been helping prepare. Here's a preview... (More)

Customer Data 2.0: Telcos Must Vie for a Slice of the $Multi-Billion 'PIE'

Facebook, Google and others are pioneering the creation of the Personal Information Economy (PIE) based on consumer/user data. This Telco 2.0 analysis outlines emerging participants' roles, and why, where and how telcos could and should play. (More)

Entertainment 2.0: Can Telcos help save the Video Distribution Industry?

The physical distribution of digital video is in turmoil, and the entertainment industry is in a state of fear and denial about online distribution. The signs are that Video could emulate the music market's disappearing act. Can telcos help? (More)

M2M 2.0: Aligning M2M with Telco 2.0 Strategies

A review of Telenor, Jasper Wireless and KPN's approaches to M2M, examining how M2M strategy needs to fit with an operators' future broadband business model. (More)

Telco 2.0 News Review: FCC, L3 Vs. Comcast, Verizon LTE

• Regulation: FCC to vote on Net Neutrality regulation before Christmas
  
• Strategy & Finance: Level(3) vs. Comcast, all the news that's fit to print
  
• Broadband Connectivity: UK broadband: more money, lower expectations...
  
• Core Services: Verizon LTE is here - Clearwire says no to data caps, yes to massive loan
  
• Devices: Turkeyday sales figures, and some device reviews

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