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No CloudCPE option in AT&T's NFoD?
Verizon's VNS (Virtual Network Services) offer 3 models for deploying virtualized services : premises-based uCPE, cloud-based virtual CPE services (available Fall 2016) and hybrid services where clients can mix premises-based and cloud-based deployment models. However, AT&T's NFoD only provide uCPE (premise-based) option only. Are there any plans to extend NFoD to Cloud CPE option too? What VNFs is Brocade providing for uCPE?
DHagar
8/10/2016 8:02:10 PM
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Outstanding model for agile services. AT&T is definitely on the right track and has spent considerable time in building the solutions that truly solve customers' business problems.
Kudos to AT&T for setting a higher standard for services. This provides support for a wider variety of business customers and offers them soutions where they can supplement or oursource the functions they need.
Ariella
8/11/2016 9:19:55 AM
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@DHagar Agility seems to be the name of the game for businesses today. If they're to be agile, they need their networking services to support that with flexible and fast deployment options.
DHagar
8/11/2016 12:54:25 PM
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@Ariella, good points. Building that capability takes a lot of investment, which is what AT&T is doing, but will serve them well in providing a platform to deliver those wider options with fast deployment.
I believe the future market leaders will be those providers who can deliver these total options, as opposed to selling a single solution package.
mpouraryan
8/24/2016 5:06:00 PM
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What I see is a customer-centric and customer-driven approach. It is enticing indeed in putting the customer in charge--am curious about the technology backbone though as they've deployed an X86 server though.
DHagar
8/24/2016 5:16:00 PM
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@mpouraryan, I believe that states it well.
In terms of their architecture, where they are building wider capabilities with their platform and multiple partners, I am wondering if they won't also be developing a "demand-driven" architecture capability. That would truly be distinctive!
mpouraryan
8/24/2016 5:24:34 PM
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Demand Driven would be a natural progression--and this in and of itself is going to probably cause sleepless nights in the Executive Offices of Hardware Manufacturers--won't it?
DHagar
8/24/2016 5:29:39 PM
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@mpouraryan, well said - I fully agree! If they don't change, they can follow the "Kodak" path.
mpouraryan
8/24/2016 8:32:23 PM
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We can add many more--including Xerox and some of the ones who are no longer with us who did not see into the future--although I was shocked to see that SGI was still around as it was recently bought out--I remember how the SGI CEO at the time questioned Bill Gates' and his strategy--I wonder what he says now!!
DHagar
8/24/2016 8:48:08 PM
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@mpouraryan, not much I would guess - his microphone has gone "mute". Good examples!
mpouraryan
8/24/2016 10:56:35 PM
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The only key lesson to be learnt as we deliberate transformation is this: Be Humble--it is a good trait to have.
DHagar
8/25/2016 1:00:46 PM
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@mpouraryan,
Great advice! The greatest risk is what you don't know and no one knows it all - so we are all at risk - thanks for reminding us!
mpouraryan
8/25/2016 1:05:41 PM
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Grateful for your kind thoughts--but I would be irresponsible in noting that this is a lesson that the great Jim Collins reminded us all as he developed the concept of Level 5 Leadership which is at the heart of it is the notion of humility--although some companies seem to forget that (without getting too political about it since it is not our mission here in TT).
DHagar
8/25/2016 1:23:03 PM
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@mpouraryan, Jim Collins' philosophy is greatly admired indeed! Agreed power can sometimes derail good companies - which successful telco companies is our mission - so very effective thoughts about good leadership.
mpouraryan
8/25/2016 1:24:38 PM
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..and to your point, I view AT&T as being on the forefront as its' CEO was named by CEO Magazine as CEO of the Year as i finished reading a profile of him recently.
DHagar
8/25/2016 1:28:11 PM
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@mpouraryan, there you go! "Earned success"! Great example!
mpouraryan
8/25/2016 1:32:01 PM
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But every AT&T CEO, there are many who unfortunately fail that test--and there lies the challenge.
DHagar
8/25/2016 1:38:36 PM
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@mpouraryan, that's why they are called "leaders"!
mpouraryan
8/26/2016 7:55:30 AM
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Since we're on the subject of leaders, I forgot one more: John Malone--as he's going his latest conquest: F1 Racing. I note this because he's been a transforming force in Cable...hasn't he?
DHagar
8/26/2016 1:23:43 PM
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@mpouraryan, there you go - yes. Another Hall-of-Famer!
mpouraryan
8/26/2016 3:16:29 PM
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How they sustain it as they do is just amazing to be witness to. I would add one more that seems to be "everywhere": Jeff Bezos.
Have yourself a fab W-End
:)
freehe
8/27/2016 5:06:28 PM
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AT&T's On Demand Services
AT&T is definitely a technology leader. They get it. They listen to customers, develop a plan and successfully implement it. Other companies need to do the same.
The network functions on demand service actually save companies money in time, resources, equipment and more since they only have to deploy on one container.
Customers also have flexibiilty to select the type of VNF they want to use.
Excited about the future of AT&T.
DHagar
8/29/2016 1:34:12 PM
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@freehe, I share your view. That is exciting because they are truly creating value for the customer. They deserve to be the leader.
batye
10/13/2016 1:21:22 PM
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@DHagar I would say they are have the winning hand and winning the game for now...
DHagar
10/13/2016 6:23:50 PM
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@batye, and I believe they are winning as a result of their ongoing efforts to build better services, not just trying to win for winning's sake.
batye
10/13/2016 11:21:06 PM
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@DHagar yes as they have a winning plan and planing to win :)
dlr5288
8/31/2016 9:54:16 PM
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I completely agree! I have Verizon, but I definetly see the strides that AT&T are taking in moving forward.
batye
10/13/2016 1:20:24 PM
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@dlr5288 I think AT&T taking all the right steps playing it smart...
DHagar
10/14/2016 1:56:37 PM
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@dir5288, I believe AT&T is carving out new markets and opportunities and laying the ground work to provide highly competitive services that uniquely utilize their networks.
Maybe it will set a new standard of service?
dlr5288
10/31/2016 10:10:01 PM
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Ah I hope so! They seem to be working really hard to come out with new things and I can't wait to see what will become of AT&T!
DHagar
11/1/2016 2:55:18 PM
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@dir5288, I think what most impresses me is not only their vision but the exceptional steps that they are also taking to develop an internal culture with their employees to upskill and prepare for the transformations they have outlined. Most impressive!
dlr5288
12/31/2016 1:32:19 PM
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Completely agree! They really are taking big steps to improve the business not just with the customers, but from within with employees.
DHagar
1/3/2017 8:44:37 PM
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@dir5288, which is very unique! They are building the full capability to deliver and compete in these new areas. They deserve to win.
dlr5288
1/31/2017 2:56:01 PM
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I agree! Very unique. And as important it is to have the consumers move along with the company, it's also crucial to have a good team of employees that are able to move along with a company in the right direction.
DHagar
1/31/2017 9:03:47 PM
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@dir5288 - key point! A supporting culture to carry out the plans and sustain the service may actually be a distinction few companies achieve. I think AT&T is on the right track.
dlr5288
1/31/2017 9:27:51 PM
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Exactly! I think AT&T will do well with the track they are on right now when dealing with employees.
clrmoney
8/11/2016 10:50:05 AM
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AT&T Network Functions
This is great for AT&T has to offer for network function like the ethernet and inernet and usage for customers etc.
DHagar
8/11/2016 12:56:19 PM
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@clrmoney, I agree. I can see customers lining up now and shifting this direction. It's a win-win for both AT&T and customers.
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