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Each project has its own specific goals or mission statement. But, in general, they’re all trying to break down the monolithic proprietary solutions Telecom has relied upon for years.

These projects seek to disaggregate large functional modules into smaller, software-based solutions running on commoditized hardware or clouds.

Why is this important?

There are several reasons.

🎯Cost. Some claim there will be costs savings. I disagree. Costs will simply shift from vendors to operators. In both paradigms the operator pays. But in the Open paradigm, the cost is of in-house staff managing kit from multiple vendors.

🎯Speed. Presently, the industry undergoes a forklift upgrade of the network every 10 years. Disaggregation should make upgrades incremental, much like the apps on your smartphone.

🎯Innovation. By opening interfaces, new players will be able to compete. ISVs will enter markets formerly closed to them.

There is more to say about this. But I’d like to know what you think so far?

Do you agree with my view of openness?

I’ve a list of Open Telecoms Projects you can download. 18 Projects and counting!

Download Open Telecoms Projects

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Last week at Telecoms World Asia the 5G track was very popular.

Although 5G is widely expected to require years to mature, its many significant advances seem certain to have a dramatic impact on the industry.

During the conference, I met with Ron Isom of the Open Networking Foundation (ONF). Our brief chat reinforced my belief that defining more of the network with standard interfaces will also be quite impactful.

And just like 5G, it may take years for networks governed by these standards to mature.

I’ve been closely following several of these open Telecom projects. One important success factor is participation and even leadership from network #operators. This increases my confidence that these projects can succeed.

My interest in these open standards fuels my belief in the impact open standards will have. Maybe even as impactful as 5G.

I’ve got a list of the open standards projects I’ve been following. Click the link below to download it. If there’s a project you follow which isn’t on the list, kindly post it into the comments.

ownload the Open Telecoms Projects.

What do you think? What kind of impact do you think open standards can have on the industry?

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Coming in less than 2 weeks.

I’m chairing the 5G track, and there’s a full lineup of speakers giving us their insights into various aspects of 5G technology.

I’m really looking forward to it.

The folks at @terrapin have been busting their humps to get ready. So be sure to say thanks when you see Tajuddin Marhim, YunXuan (YX) Koh, Gwenda Wong and the whole event team.

I’m mindful that Telecom Pros love new technologies. We love the enhancements, the engineering, the complexity.

It’s easy to overlook the core skills which got us here: reporting, budgeting, project planning, forecasting, modeling, troubleshooting.

As much as we enjoy the thrill of the new, it’s the these fundamentals skills which result in great service for customers and low cost structure for business owners. Both are essential.

I’ve written over 100 articles and frequently post to LinkedIn about tips, tricks, tactics, and techniques for you to master these telecom fundamentals, no matter what your level in the business.

Remember, No one else will work to achieve your objectives. You have to be an action taker.

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