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Explore the Cloud

Volume 5 · Issue 2  Cloud services are poised to redefine the way we think about computing as they spread rapidly into every sphere of corporate and personal online activity. This issue of Enriching Communications looks at some very interesting — and potentially lucrative — new markets being opened up by the proliferation of cloud. Strong network traffic growth and business opportunities for cloud services delivery are being spurred by the continuing demand for applications and content. Read the full Editor's Blog.

The Ever-expanding Cloud

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The Network-Enabled Service Provider Cloud

Networks are crucial assets, which service providers can leverage to build data centers that deliver Cloud Services successfully.

By: D. Frattura, Senior Director, Strategy, Cloud Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent; J. Weinman, Worldwide Lead, Communications, Media and Entertainment Industry Solutions, Hewlett-Packard

August 22, 2011 | Category: Features

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Enter Millennials and New Cloud Services

Communications Service Providers have what it takes to help employers provide the Cloud Services that today’s young employees expect — and demand.

By: C. Shield, Head of Global Solutions Marketing for Content, Cloud, and Communications, Alcatel-Lucent

August 22, 2011 | Category: Perspectives

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Verizon LTE Innovation Center Ignites 4G

New Verizon facility enables customers, suppliers, partners and entrepreneurs to collaborate on new devices and services in a live 4G LTE network environment.

By: B. Higgins, Executive Director for LTE Ecosystem Development, Verizon Wireless

August 22, 2011 | Category: Trends

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Enterprise Cloud Services Come of Age

Evolving business models are creating huge opportunities for Cloud Services that increase efficiency while reducing costs for enterprises.

By: X. Martin, Vice-President, Product Marketing, Communications Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise; A. Ohayon-Dekel, Director, Business Strategy and Product Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

August 22, 2011 | Category: Features

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M2M Communications Meets the Cloud

By leveraging their network and cloud assets, service providers are well positioned to transform M2M communications into a value-added services business.

By: H. Viswanathan, CTO Advisor on M2M and Devices, Alcatel-Lucent; M. Lenney, Director of Corporate Marketing Programs, Alcatel-Lucent

August 22, 2011 | Category: Features

Reach for the Cloud

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What Providers Should Know About the Cloud

Demand for public, private and hybrid cloud services is on the rise. While numbers vary, they all tell the same story: Cloud is a really big opportunity.

By: H. Mine, Vice President, Cloud Solutions, Business Development, Alcatel-Lucent; G. Holland, Director of Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent

June 22, 2011 | Category: Features

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Cloud Services: A Strategy and a Framework

Cloud services appeal to service providers because they offer a chance to tap into new markets.

By: M. Guerin, Director Cloud Services, Alcatel-Lucent

June 22, 2011 | Category: Features

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Compliance in the Cloud: Risk or Reward?

For telecom operators, the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) aspects of cloud computing are particularly complex.

By: C. Mendler, Principal Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media

June 22, 2011 | Category: Perspectives

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Where’s My Data? Securing the Cloud

Strong governance, transparency and best practices can guide providers as they work with enterprises to create secure cloud services.

By: S. Tapia, Security Competence Center, Alcatel-Lucent; A. Fillette, Security Solution Architect, Alcatel-Lucent

June 22, 2011 | Category: Features

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Bridging the Cloud to the Network Back Office

Dynamic management helps service providers accelerate, differentiate and gain agility as they scale to offer large volumes of cloud services.

By: C. Larcher, Chief Architect, Cloud, IT Telecom Services Practice, Alcatel-Lucent; C. Mills, Strategy Director, IT Telecom Services Practice, Alcatel-Lucent

June 22, 2011 | Category: Features