This document explores how operators can leverage their networks to provide innovative cloud services by focusing on internal efficiency, revenue generation, and improving user experiences. It discusses various aspects such as network transformation, service differentiation, and the balance between simplicity and quality of service. Key topics include cloud management, data exposure, and the role of technology in enhancing operational capabilities.

1. Networks,
clouds &
operator
innovation
How can operators leverage networks to deliver innovative cloud
services?
Mats Alendal

2. The network is the
computer
John Gage, Sun Microsystems, 1984
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3. operator Cloud
Drivers
Internal efficiency New revenues
SW SW SW SW SW SW
Users
Operator
Network
Transformation Monetization
Operators
Operator Cloud Operator Enterprises
Network
SaaS
Cloud Services
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4. the new ICT
IT
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5. The premium Cloud
experience
Create
Control
Big Data
Center
Compute
Internet
Connect
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6. The network
Platform
Cloud Management
Distribution & flexibility
Data
3PP Network Mission Critical Plane Functions,
Functions Workloads Extended Control
Server Functions
Network
& Exposure
Virtualization
Enterprise
RAN Control Central Office/Core Payload
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7. Service
provider sdn
Service Exposure
Network and Cloud
Management
Integrated Network
Control
Telco
Data
Center
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8. the balance
Simplicity -> Adaptation ->
Conformity Differentiation
Quality of Service
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9. Conformity: Mobile Cloud
accelerator End-user
(Fixed Access)
Middle mile bottleneck
(Internet)
End-user
(Mobile Access)
Last mile bottleneck
(Radio Access)
Internet Mobile
1 acceleration 2 prioritization
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10. Differentiation: E-
health
Service 2 1 Pharmacy
Provider
Health
Insurance
Government Emergency Hospital
Response
Enable HealthCare
Business
Sensor QoS Communication Video on Merchandize Medical Regulatory
…
Monitor (P2P Video QoS, RCS) Demand & Payments Records Information
Network, OSS & BSS
Communication Connectivity Network & User Contextual Infotainment Enterprise/M2M
Services Services Data Information Services Services & Data
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11. the Telco cloud
Quality of Enabling
Balance
Experience Platform
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12. If I had asked people
what they wanted they
would have said a faster
horse – Henry Ford
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