Communications Service Providers

The Challenge

Preparing for an Evolution Towards Cloud Computing: Enhance Revenues and Contain Costs Through Managed Services

Cloud computing is putting more and more information and increasing capabilities at the consumer's fingertips. Through the cloud certain types of services can be delivered and consumed over the internet through an as-needed, pay-per-use business model helping communications companies both enhance revenues and contain costs. Recently, in our Calling the Cloud article, we discussed the convergence of Telecom and Edge technology. In this paper, we continue to discuss current trends in the Communications industry, challenges our clients face and the opportunities that cloud computing can address.

Cloud Computing in the Communications Industry

For communications companies, it's not about convergence; it's about the experience of convergence. To enjoy continued success, organizations must transform from service providers to experience providers – enabling the customer experience on any device, any where at any time. A successful experience provider has:

Strategies driven by customer segments
Open Networks
Rapid time to market
My Ware
Integration of applications and the content ecosystem
Growth driven by multi-platform convergence
Touch Convergence

The Answer

You need a solution that gives you the functionality, flexibility and scalability to compete effectively in the changing market landscape. One that lets you:

Drive new revenue growth through next-generation services
Simplify and improve the customer experience
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Drive operating efficiencies
Create responsiveness, agility and rapid time to market

Vodafone Germany Video Case Study

In this video case study, a Vodafone Germany retail employee explains the improvements of the VORAS application that assists in assessing shop logistics, processing orders and expediting customer transactions.

Watch the video ASX, 1K, 3:03

Read the transcript PDF, 98K

HP helps you transform in the converging marketplace. Our services include the essential capabilities you need, as well as next-generation services to drive new revenue including:

Revenue-Generation Engine
Contact Center Transformation Outsourcing
Workplace Management – Communications
HP IPTV Solution
Edge Device Support
Enterprise Mobility Solutions
Applications Development Services
Data Center Services
Networking Services

The Results

With more than 7,000 employees dedicated to Communications clients, HP helps many of the world's leading companies achieve tangible bottom-line results. When Vodafone Germany wanted to streamline its sales system across its German retail locations, HP stepped in with a customized solution, the Vodafone Retail Application for Shops (VORAS). The results?

Faster time to market through the automation of manual processes, flexible, adaptable interfaces and enterprisewide integration
Improved data quality and reduced data inconsistencies
Shorter learning curve for new employees and a more positive experience for all employees
A streamlined sales process cutting costs by about 20 percent
Ability to implement new features 30 percent faster