European Communications E-Newsletter November 2007

Welcome to the November 2007 edition of the European Communications E-Newsletter.
This issue of the Newsletter contains the usual mix of news, features and information on key industry subjects and events.
In the news this month: IP Networks deployed by fixed and mobile operators will lead to mainstream Voice over IP and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) services, driven by the increasing popularity of "smart" devices such as PDAs and smartphones, according to a new report from ABI Research.
Elsewhere, VoluBill, a leading supplier of real-time charging, control and monitoring applications for VoIP, data, messaging and content services, announced it has signed an agreement to purchase assets relating to the Dynamic Charging Platform (DCP) product business from Intec Telecom Systems.
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In keeping with the flavour of European Communications online, you'll find stories that cover the length and breadth of the continent.
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Pick of this month's stories

29 November, 2007
Italian operator Eutelia chooses Nokia Siemens Networks to create a high-capacity fiber optic carrier network across Italy

Nokia Siemens Networks has signed a frame agreement with Eutelia to build a high-performance fiber optic carrier network for the Italian operator. The new generation transport network will allow Eutelia to provide its customers with advanced services and

17 September, 2007
SMS - A richer experience
Will the huge success of SMS be eclipsed by later generation services? Not exactly, says Prisicilla Awde

17 September, 2007
IN-BUILDING CONNECTIVITY - Getting into the building
Andrea Casini explains how operators can look to grow their existing operations in the face of a tough market environment

29 November, 2007
Solution1 and Telstra Europe partner to deliver business communications solutions to UK businesses
Solution1, a communication service provider of managed network services, VoIP and ISP solutions, and Telstra Europe have announced a strategic partnership to deliver voice and data networking solutions to UK businesses.

17 September, 2007
COMMON ELEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Pulling it all together
The challenge for carriers today is to establish a global and standardised network operating system that ties together both networks and applications. Verizon and Nakina teamed up to use the TM Forum's NGOSS eTOM and SID solutions and

17 September, 2007
MOBILE REVENUES/MOBILE TV - Mobile moves on
Laura Marriott looks at the way operators are able to marry new technologies, such as mobile TV, with mobile marketing initiatives in order to deliver the services subscribers want, in a personalised and convenient form

14 November, 2007
Over 250m VoIP users over 3G mobile networks by 2012, claims report
A new research study from Disruptive Analysis is said to show that evolution of mobile VoIP will rapidly eclipse voice over WiFi and become a mainstream form of communication. The analyst firm predicts that the number of VoIPo3G users

17 September, 2007
FIBRE ACCESS - Broadening the band
The strategic partnership of Iskratel and Telekom Slovenije has already become a good example of mutual collaboration between a technologically leading network equipment vendor and a progressively oriented telco operator. Uros Jenko explains that both sides have participated

17 September, 2007
LEAD INTERVIEW - Quality is the key
The promise of IPTV is fraught with dangers - from outages to poor quality pictures - but effective systems test and measurement could save the day. Co-founders Alan Robinson, CEO, and Robert Winters, Chief Marketing Officer of Shenick

17 September, 2007
IMS BILLING & DEPLOYMENT - Storing up future problems?
IMS has gained substantial momentum as the standardised architecture for the convergence of communications service delivery. But many early adopters have taken a network-centric approach to the benefits of IMS deployment rather than taking a holistic view of

17 September, 2007
OSS MIDDLEWARE - The Middle Path
The move to newer generation networks has brought the realisation that a horizontal layered structure of OSS/BSS that is common across service layouts is more viable. Anita Gupta explains that in such architectures, the middleware layer acts as

19 November, 2007
VoluBill to acquire Intec DCP assets from Intec Telecom Systems
VoluBill, a leading supplier of real-time charging, control and monitoring applications for VoIP, data, messaging and content services, has today announced it has signed an agreement to purchase assets relating to the Dynamic Charging Platform (DCP) product business

17 September, 2007
WIMAX V CELLULAR - Prize Fight
How accurate is the position that WiMAX and cellular technologies stand in opposite corners in the development of wide area wireless standards? Robert Syputa takes a look

08 November, 2007
How to Expand Your Product Portfolio and Enhance Customer Service
Adopting a convergent charging strategy is increasingly important for Communications Service Providers. Why? To diversify the product portfolio, increase revenues, raise average profit per user and lower operational costs. Download an informative paper that helps you

13 November, 2007
Telia Denmark deploys Agillic's Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM) for Postpaid Solution
Agillic, the specialist in customer lifecycle management, has announced that Telia, the third largest telecom operator in Denmark has successfully deployed Agillic's CLM for Postpaid Solution. Based on an on-demand business model, the solution is designed to drive

17 September, 2007
MOBILE MUSIC - Hitting the right note
Oren Glanz looks at the future for mobile music, and what operators need to consider to ensure they don’t get left behind

20 November, 2007
SIP services will generate $150 billion in annual revenue by 2012, claims ABI Research
IP Networks deployed by fixed and mobile operators will lead to mainstream Voice over IP and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) services, driven by the increasing popularity of "smart" devices such as PDAs and smartphones, according to a new

27 November, 2007

Nokia Siemens Networks supplies new indoor mobile network coverage solution to Bouygues Telecom
Bouygues Telecom has chosen a new solution from Nokia Siemens Networks to improve indoor GSM mobile network coverage for its customers. The innovative solution, featuring small-sized base stations, allows improving and extending coverage for instance in high office