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Network slicing is great but can existing OSS/BSS support it?
Network slicing is an exciting concept, the big potential roadblock however, falls almost entirely on our existing OSS/BSS. Read more…
Articles by Ryan Jeffery
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Is NaaS to networks what Agile is to software?
As the title suggests, NaaS has the potential to be as big a paradigm shift for networks (and OSS/BSS) as Agile has been for software development. Read more…
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Most common OSS project risks – top ten
For those less familiar with what an OSS project has in store for you, I’d like to share a list of the top 10 most common risks I’ve seen on OSS projects. Read more…
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Even fast OSS sometimes has to slow down, but is that viable?
Our OSS have processes that must happen sequentially and expediently – some roles need “fast,” others can only cope with “slow” but is that viable? Read more…
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Hiring a furniture maker as CEO of an OSS vendor
Would you hire a furniture maker as CEO of an OSS vendor? At face value, it would seem to be an odd selection right? Read more…
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Watch out for OSS “platform wrapper” roadblocks?
When working on OSS projects as the integrator / installer, I’ve seen many of these “platform wrapper” roadblocks. Read more…
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Is your OSS a single pane of glass, or a single glass of pain?
People often (perhaps idealistically) talk about OSS as being the single pane of glass (SPOG) to manage a network. But to others its a glass of pain! Read more…
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Being an OSS superstar can be a humbling experience
There are superstars on every OSS project team. You’ve worked with many of them no doubt. But let me ask you a question. Read more…
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How I became a problematic bottleneck on my first OSS project
I became a problematic bottleneck on my first OSS project. It didn’t start that way, but it definitely ended that way. Read more…
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What do we mean by OSS orgitechture?
OSS orgitechture is the re-architecture of the people, processes, culture and org structure to better allow for the absorption process. Read more…