Operators are turning to next-generation networks (NGN) in order to deliver new services efficiently, enable operational improvements, and manage spiralling costs arising from a lack of spare parts and support for legacy networks. However, the complexity of NGN requirements has to be thoroughly understood in order to avoid under-delivery and costly re-work cycles.
Operators are turning to next-generation networks (NGN) in order to deliver new services efficiently, enable operational improvements, and manage spiralling costs arising from a lack of spare parts and support for legacy networks. However, the complexity of NGN requirements has to be thoroughly understood in order to avoid under-delivery and costly re-work cycles.
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