Service Provider

How to protect your video data center from digital thieves

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The internet has finally made anytime, anywhere video consumption a reality. But for service providers that means facing down a new set of security challenges to keep content and customer data out of harm’s way. Things used to be simpler. There was a time when content providers and broadcasters had one pipe to manage. That […]

Beyond DRM: How to prevent video piracy in the digital age

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Digital piracy is rife and stakes are higher than ever for service providers. So how can you build on DRM to reduce copyright infringement and minimize losses? The very nature of video piracy means it’s tough to put an accurate figure on global levels. But some estimates claim illegal streaming makes up about 24% of […]

My buddy the building: The incredible potential of connected premises

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An intelligent building that reacts to the movements and behavior of its inhabitants might sound like the opening scenes of a sci-fi movie. But it’s not. And it could open up a whole new world of opportunities for service providers. The connected workplace  offers countless possibilities. Imagine an office that reads facial expressions and reacts […]

In the driving seat: How service providers can monetize smart cities

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Service providers (SPs) hold the key to successful smart city projects by managing the essential network connectivity. But there can be confusion over how best to monetize these ambitious initiatives. Urbanization is at the center of 21st century life. Just over half of the world’s population lives in cities today, and that figure will grow […]

Cuddle the cord cutters: Make sure summer isn’t your slow time

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It’s easy to forget about TV in summer. Sunshine, holidays and a drop off in content mean viewers are less likely to tune in compared with other times of year. So providers should be working harder than ever to retain their viewers. Research from Sanford Bernstein shows that  pay-TV subscriptions are falling. It found that […]

Now IT service providers are data brokers

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Times are changing in the telecommunications industry. More people, devices and things are connected than ever before. And because of that, there’s a highly lucrative data boom. Mobile network operators and other service providers have the opportunity to go beyond their traditional roles and make the most of this information. Now’s the time to start […]

Making the Internet of Things a reality

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The term ‘Internet of Things’ means many things to many people. To some it’s the future: an ideal for the shape of things to come. To others it’s just a buzzword, an idea that’s a long way from coming true. But thanks to new technologies, the future’s a lot closer than you think. And it’s […]

Making Voice over Wi-Fi really work

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Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) is growing as a service that mobile operators offer to customers. That’s because it helps you solve issues with poor coverage and takes some strain off...

August 18, 2016

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Charting New Paths the Cisco Way

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Embracing disruption ensures our relevance and leadership in an evolving ecosystem of contributors and competitors.