Industry Experts Conclude that Wireless Optimization Solutions are Critical To Curb Rising Network Costs and Improving Quality.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. & HERZLIA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2002 QoS and Optimization Management will be the Key Competitive Differentiator Industry analysts have concluded that wireless optimization software Free and Open Source software
Wireless optimization software based on evolutionary algorithms allows network engineers to enhance their quality of service and increase capacity without investing in additional capital. As network costs continue to increase, CFOs are taking a more active role in the purchase of infrastructure and software. With wireless optimization solutions, such as those provided by Schema, CTOs and the CFOs will take a more active role in improving the network and reducing overall network costs, industry experts conclude. "As today's wireless networks evolve into hybrid ones, transmitting both voice and data over often different technologies sharing the same spectrum, a key differentiator between carriers will be the capability to manage Quality of Service (QoS) network metrics," said Tole tole also tôle n. A lacquered or enameled metalware, usually gilded and elaborately painted. [French tôle, sheet metal, variant of table, table, slab Hart, senior analyst at Gartner Dataquest. "QoS metrics will take on increasing complexity as hybrid networks come into operation," added Hart. "There is an intimate relationship An intimate relationship is a particularly close interpersonal relationship. It is a relationship in which the participants know or trust one another very well or are confidants of one another, or a relationship in which there is physical or emotional intimacy. between achieving ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). objectives through the efficient use of capital and the daily operational requirements (programming) operational requirements - Qualitative and quantitative parameters that specify the desired capabilities of a system and serve as a basis for determining the operational effectiveness and suitability of a system prior to deployment. to achieve network QoS metric objectives," said Michael Doherty, Senior Consultant at Ovum. "Maintaining QoS objectives results in higher levels of customer satisfaction, thus decreasing customer churn and increasing new revenues as network performance improves. This will result in the maximization of capital efficiency of the network", added Doherty. "In our recent survey, we saw/found that network quality has a reasonably strong correlation with customer churn rates (1) The percentage of customers who cancel their online, cellphone or other subscription service during a certain time period. (2) The percentage of employees who leave the company during a certain time period. See churning. . Network quality is becoming more important than ever before," said Phil Marshall, director at the Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. . "It is the operators that have superior network quality that will benefit from this churn", said Marshall. "Measuring and maintaining overall quality of service is emerging as a critical issue for wireless carriers," said Andrew Burroughs, Chief Marketing Officer of Schema. "As growth from new revenues and customer additions becomes increasingly problematic, the need to reduce customer churn due to network quality related issues is now a top objective of wireless network executives," added Burroughs. About Schema Schema is the global provider of optimization and planning solutions for wireless carriers. The company has developed advanced algorithm optimization technology allowing carriers to realize optimal spectrum efficiency. Combined with the company's wireless expertise and its commitment to deliver unique customer solutions, Schema's optimization capabilities allow wireless carrier's to achieve significant capital savings. The company was recently recognized by Red Herring Red Herring A preliminary registration statement that must be filed with the SEC describing a new issue of stock (IPO) and the prospects of the issuing company. Notes: Magazine as one of 50 private companies that will change the world, and by Deloitte and Touche as one of the fastest growing and most innovative high tech companies. Schema's solutions are deployed and benchmarked by leading wireless operators worldwide, including Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. , Cingular Wireless, U.S. Cellular U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) is a super-regional cellular telephone provider, serving 5.8 million customers in 189 markets in 26 U.S. states. The company was created in 1983 as a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Since April 2000, John E. , BellSouth International, Cellcom Greenbay and Pelephone Israel. For more information about Schema, visit the company's web site at www.schema.com |
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