xchange magazine (a well-trafficked telcom trade publication) invited me to contribute to their idea xchange blog, a revolving guest blog, which features opinions and insights from industry leaders. Below is a summary of my first guest appearance on their blog. The article, entitled 'The Future of Open Source in Communications' is about how open source software is increasingly being adopted in the telecommunication industry. Click here to read full article.
Summary - 'The Future of Open Source in Communications'
- Carriers and NEP's are embracing open source from BSS/OSS systems
to network infrastructure. Find
out how BT and Nortel are using open source.
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- Open source technology is the top choice for achieving truly interoperable systems. Read more about how Google and Samsung are benefiting from this.
Top Tips
- Focus on your databases and core communications infrastructure like routers and switches.
- Choose vendor partners who understand the open source concept.
- Incorporate your open source product into an open
architecture.
