By: Grant Lenahan Appledore Research Group has been outspoken on the importance of automation and optimization in the Telco Cloud. We have outlined its importance, and the mechanism to minimize both CAPEX and OPEX in recent research. Our belief is that this kind of optimization depends on three critical technologies: Analytics to collect data and turn it into useful information Policy driven MANO to allow for significant flexibility within well defined constraints, and Algorithms capable of identifying the most cost effective solutions, within the constraints (location, performance, security, etc.) enforced by the policies Here’s an excerpt from recent ARG research outlining the process: Until now, we have seen relatively little action and innovation in the industry to pursue these goals – but here’s an interesting project that’s right on point. I want to share an exciting TMForum Catalyst; one that investigates the economic power of NFV, and asking “how, in practice…?” That is not a typo. I did say “exciting” “catalyst” and “TMForum” in the same sentence. I realize that standards and management processes are not usually the stuff that makes your heart beat faster; but if you care about our industry’s commercial future (and like innovative thinking), this […]