Big Data Analytics

SAP has launched a new big data analytics solution designed to help mobile operators monetize the data in their networks, from collection to processing and the marketing of that data. The …

Big data and analytics were top-of-mind at TM Forum’s conference in Nice and across the industry this week, with several major platform announcements aimed at telcos. Steve Hateley, head of …

NICE, France – RCR Wireless News this week met with Comptel at the TM Forum Live event, and conducted a short video interview addressing some key topics of the show. …

NICE, France – Wireless operators are facing increased competition from both within their ranks as well as from new, over-the-top entrants. Traditionally, a wireless operator’s ace card was the data …

NICE, France – ZTE subsidiary ZTESoft moved to enhance its business and operational support systems product line with the rollout of its ZSmart 8.0 platform targeting communication service providers. The …

Ericsson has introduced a new real time, big data analytics platform that draws on data from sources including network nodes, OSS/BSS systems, probes, terminals and social media. Ericsson Expert Analytics relies …

Big data analytics solutions provider Globys today updated its Mobile Occasions platform that it said puts “Google-like marketing experimentation and dynamic machine learning into the hands of [chief marketing officers] …

Amdocs is building on its long history with the telecom industry as an OSS/BSS provider and expanding its big data analytics offerings for telcos, including access to its data scientists. …

Most businesses are not prepared for the proliferation of cloud, analytics, mobile devices and social media, according to a study from IBM. IBM released preliminary findings from the study, which …

As voice and text revenues fall and data revenues grow more slowly than service providers would like, big data analytics offer the potential for carriers to find operational efficiencies as …

–Good Technology has closed a deal with NTT DoCoMo for secure mobility for businesses. The Japanese carrier now has Good for Enterprise, the Good Collaboration and the Good Dynamics Secure …

Microsoft Corp. and SAP AG are expanding their mutual offerings for the mobile workforce and deepening the overall interoperability in their product portfolios. The two companies have a long-standing partnership, but are …

Accenture has purchased Italian company i4C Analytics, which provides a software platform for advanced analytics in verticals including telecom, energy, retail, finance and manufacturing. I4C will be integrated into Accenture Analytics, which is …

Network analysis adapter company Napatech launched a new accelerator designed to support 100 gigabit per second Ethernet and allow network equipment manufacturers to offer applications that run faster than the …

— SAP has announced that new analytics solutions are available for customers who use its SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud service. The analytics for enterprise business intelligence (BI), predictive analytics, enterprise …

IBM completed its acquisition of cloud software platform company Silverpop, which has a cloud-based platform for personalizing customer engagement. The move extends IBM’s software-as-a-service offerings for marketing automation for both …

—Motorola Solutions announced a new indoor location platform for mobile marketing that integrates both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart, instead of separate platforms for the two technologies. The MPact Platform for Mobile …

Extreme Networks reported a net loss on its first full quarter of results that include its acquisition of Enterasys. However, the company reported that combined revenues grew three percent on …

Pitney Bowes Inc. and SAP are partnering on development of next-generation location analytics solutions, with the two companies signing a global original equipment manufacturer agreement allowing Pittney Bowes to develop …

Managed mobility services provider WidePoint Corporation has purchased Soft-ex Communications to strengthen its offerings for analytics for global service providers. Soft-ex specializes in telecom data intelligence (TDI) in Europe and …

LAS VEGAS – As communications service providers fight to maintain current customers and lure new customers from rivals through improved services and innovative offers, they also face competition from over-the-top …

According to recent Gartner research, business intelligence and analytics software revenues rose 8% in 2013 — but that moderate growth is coupled with a market that is on the verge …

When AT&T executives talk about their network, they are more likely to discuss platforms and APIs than they are to mention servers and routers. Like other Tier I operators, AT&T …