Steve Osborne, was at SOFNET hosting a plenary panel with representatives from BT's key partners involved in the development of its 21st century network. Here, he explains to TelecomTV's Martyn Warwick how the new network creates opportunities for software developers, who, in turn create opportunities for BT's network to further develop, all resulting in an increase in the level of innovation over time.
TelecomTV's Martyn Warwick talks for the first time with Sally Davis, CEO of BT Wholesale. Since taking on the role following Paul Reynolds' departure to New Zealand, she has had to deal with managing a very complex network in a constantly changing environment. Here Sally shares her thoughts on the future of ICT, and talks specifically about how the new relationship between software providers and network operators will bring new business opportunities to the wholesale market and the affect this will have on everything from outsourcing to regulation.
Sun Microsystems' Darrell Jordan-Smith explains to TelecomTV's Martyn Warwick the role that the organisation has in the convergence of networks and software. He also discusses innovation, and how structured platforms need to be provided in order that the industry can grow to full potential.
Camille Mendler of the Yankee Group gives Martyn Warwick the 'analyst's view' on the IEC's new SOFNET show that appears to have grabbed the attention of most of the industry's key players. According to the VP of Research, who chaired one of the event's sessions, the only thing missing from the event was a few teenagers in jeans! Unfortunately they are going to prove to be the most difficult people for the service providers and network operators to connect with.
Prior to chairing SOFNET's Tuesday plenary panel "web services redefine the platform for new services", Brian Levy of HP talks to TelecomTV's Martyn Warwick about service flexibility and the changing functionality of the new software driven networks.
TelecomTV's Martyn Warwick talks to Microsoft's Michel Burger about the cultural difficulties when building new service eco-systems and how telcos are changing in order to take on board third party services.
Andy Stevenson talks to Martyn Warwick about how next generation technologies should enable the evolution of today's telco into the softco of tomorrow.
Faraz Syed talks to Martyn Warwick about the meaning of SOFNET and explains why their product Device Anywhere is a perfect example of how software and networks can converge to give developers quicker routes to market.
While there is broad acceptance that traditional telcos must adopt a more software-based approach across all aspects of their businesses, how this can best be achieved was a hot topic at Wednesday's plenary session at the SOFNET exhibition. Read more...
The rapid introduction of new products will be the future lifeblood for telcos, claimed Helmut Leopold, MD of platforms and technology for Telekom Austria, in the first of Tuesday's two keynote addresses at SOFNET. But making the transition to this new business model requires significant commitment from the company. Read more...
Innovation at the speed of life
BT's top exec stresses need for rapid innovation among service providers
By Kendrick Struthers-Watson
The message from Matt Bross, Group CTO at BT and Monday's keynote speaker at SOFNET 08, was that the telecoms industry needs to undergo a significant shift in order to move at the pace of consumer demand. Read more...
