Meet us and NetNordic at Årskonferens 2024, 15-17 April – Malmö

April 15th to 17th, it’s finally time for the SSNF’s largest conference, Årskonferens 2024, and we will of course be there and exhibit together with NetNordic Sweden! Visit our Booth 20 and learn everything you need to consider becoming compliant with the new EU cybersecurity directive, NIS 2. Årskonferens 2024 This year Årskonferens 2024 is being...
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We are hiring a Proactive Support Manager

We are now seeking a Proactive Support Manager who will drive excellence, foster growth, and lead with purpose – Join us in our exciting growth journey! Title: Support Manager Department: R&D Organization Direct Line Reporting: GM Poland Location: Warsaw, Poland Job status: Full time, permanent About us We have developed and delivered efficient automation solutions...
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Thank you for yesterday!

Thank you very much for being a part of and enriching yesterday’s PacketFront Connected Conference! What a fantastic day! We enjoyed some splendid before-lunch presentations by Mika Vatto from Keypro, Matthew Wring from Souther Communication Group and Phill Magill from TalkTalk Wholesale Services. After lunch, we truly dove into the world of BECS and BBE,...
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Available now! Calculate your potential cost savings with PacketWiz

We are convinced that company objectives, such as ROI, EBIT and revenue growth, can be significantly improved by introducing network automation. Now, you can discover just how much – in a matter of minutes! This excellent calculation tool has been created by Packetfront for Carriers and MSPs providing VPN services for enterprises. PacketWiz is designed to...
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New and bigger office in Warsaw

We’ve officially moved into new and larger premises in central Warsaw! As our Poland team expands, so does our need for space! 🏢 We’ve officially moved into new and larger premises in central Warsaw – same building, new floor! Ready for the next chapter of growth! 🌱 Discover the power of PacketWiz! – Available February...
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Discover the power of PacketWiz!

This excellent calculation tool has been created by Packetfront for Carriers and MSPs providing VPN services for enterprises. PacketWiz is designed to quickly and comprehensibly illustrate the significant cost savings that can be achieved by implementing our Network Orchestrator, BECS. PacketWiz calculation tool created by: PacketFront Software Solutions AB. PacketWiz calculation tool on website developed...
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A close-up of our sponsors – PacketFront Connected Conference

With just 14 days to go until we kick off the PacketFront Connected Conference, we thought you’d get a closer introduction of the event’s sponsors: NetNordic Sweden – Simplifies complexity A PacketFront partner NetNordic’s focus is on creating and delivering smart intelligent integrations, specializing in solutions and services for mission critical infrastructure within the area of Cyber Security, secure Hybrid...
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Exciting News: Introducing Our New Business Case Savings Calculation Tool – Coming Soon

Discover the power of our upcoming Business Case Savings calculation tool! This tool is designed to showcase the savings you can achieve through Network Automation. Simply input your values, and let the tool, in conjunction with fixed variables, provide an estimate of the potential savings when network automation is implemented. What are the fixed variables...
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Discover all companies joining the Connected Conference

With over 70 attendees from 27 companies across 10 countries, it’s safe to say that this conference will be a highly valuable information-sharing event that can illuminate the path to a brighter future for your business. Simply put — an event you don’t want to miss! Explore all about the Conference and register 🌟 We...
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NetNordic sponsor at PacketFront Connected Conference

We’re delighted to welcome NetNordic as an esteemed sponsor for the upcoming PacketFront Connected Conference! NetNordic are a Nordic integrator in cloud and infrastructure. They specialize in products and services for business-critical infrastructure in cyber security, networking and collaboration, together with multi-cloud & application enablement and deliver solutions based on market-leading innovative technologies.  ➡️ Learn more...
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Keypro – Valued sponsor and speaker at PacketFront Connected Conference

We’re thrilled to announce Keypro as a highly valued sponsor for the PacketFront Connected Conference! Join us in welcoming them aboard! Keypro develops software for planning, managing, and optimising telecom and utility networks so that critical infrastructure is protected, and societies can prosper. Kirmo from Keypro will be sharing insights about their solutions at the conference,...
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Merry Christmas!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!  ❗️Some adjusted opening hours during the holidays: Monday Dec 25th: Closed. ➡️ In case of emergency, our 24/7 on-duty support is available. Tuesday Dec 26th: Closed.  ➡️ In case of emergency, our 24/7 on-duty support is available. Monday Jan 1st: Closed. ➡️ In case...
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AVM GmbH sponsor at PacketFront Connected Conference

We are very excited to introduce AVM GmbH as a highly valued sponsor for the PacketFront Connected Conference! AVM is one of the foremost hardware vendors of CPE in Europe, possessing extensive knowledge of the IT market in the region. Their prominent experience will contribute valuable insights to our conference. ➡️ Learn more about AVM...
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We celebrate our first year in Poland!

Article from Polish Telko.in: The architects behind BECS® Network Orchestration, Swedish PacketFront, celebrates the 1st year in Poland Read the article in Telko.in (Polish)>> PacketFront, a software company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in OSS (Operations Support Systems) network orchestration systems and BSS (Business Support Systems) solutions, is now celebrating the first year on the...
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Matthew Wring, CTO at SCG speaker at PacketFront Connected Conference

We’re very pleased to introduce Matthew Wring, CTO at Southern Communications Group, as one of our esteemed speakers at the conference! Join us for an engaging session as Matt Wring shares insights into SCG’s exciting “buy-back-time” journey with BECS. 💡 A few words from Matt Wring about network automation from PacketFront Software>> Explore all about...
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Welcome to BECS & BBE release Webinar – November 22nd

Join us at this exciting webinar and discover the countless advantages of our latest features and improvements! Learn how these enhancements can simplify your work and make your day-to-day operations smoother. Explore how to effortlessly access and make the most of these enhancements. So join us at the webinar and let’s make work even more...
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Welcome to PacketFront Connected Conference, February 8th

Welcome to an exciting full-day conference dedicated to PacketFront’s cutting-edge OSS and BSS solutions in a sparkling beautiful winter landscape in Stockholm Sweden! Connect, meet our top solution experts and get your voice heard This is a golden opportunity to dive into the world of BECS and BBE, gain insights into PacketFront’s vision and get...
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Launch day! New BECS & BBE versions available now!

Today is launch day! Discover all about the latest features and improvements available to you today: New in BECS: Network on-boarding For a smooth transition to BECS Introducing a great new feature, an invaluable tool when implementing BECS; Network on-boarding. This new feature is perfect for mergers/acquisitions, bigger and more complex networks, expanding the use...
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We are recruiting a Project Manager

We are recruiting a Project Manager for our amazing team at our Stockholm office! This role is central for the growth of PacketFront Software and how we deliver to our customers. We are a fun and engaged team and look forward welcoming a great new person to inspire us! About the role As our Project...
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Solution Architect – Professional Services

We are now hiring Solution Architect to strengthen the Professional services team. If you want to be part of a dynamic team-building in a new local organization, this could very well be your next challenge. Location: Stockholm, Sweden Job status: Full time, permanent Job description As a Solution Architect at PacketFront Software you will support...
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Great improvements in BBE- Launch October 2023

This Autumn we’re launching great improvements in BBE, here are some of them: More dashboards For an easy overview of your network growth development We continue our development towards presenting more dashboards in BBE, two new ones are available to you as of the October launch: First is a dashboard that shows the development of the...
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New features in BECS – Launch October 2023

This Autumn we’re launching excellent new features in BECS, here are some of them:   Network on-boarding For a smooth transition to BECS We are adding last pieces to the network on-boarding functionality. The improvements include a capability to “parametrizise” the configuration of imported devices. This means you can import brown-field devices to BECS as...
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Not long now, come and meet us at Connected Britain – London 20-21 Sept.

This is UK’s most important connectivity event! Have a refreshing drink, some snacks and lets talk about why your company should implement Network Orchestration from PacketFront! You will also get the opportunity to see some of the excellent new features in BECS such as “Network on-boarding” and “Network wide device audits“, launch in October 2023....
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BECS and BBE releases in October!

This autumn we’re launching brilliant new features and introducing great improvements to BECS and BBE, based on valuable feedback from our customers! Some of the new features and improvements in upcoming release BECS (OSS) Access Log – A robust and secure method, ensuring both accountability and integrity To provide additional security and to comply with...
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New BBE & BECS training dates available

Now you can register to our much appreciated BECS & BBE Training course! Several dates are available this autumn and we offer 5 different courses: ✔️BECS Basic ✔️BECS Advanced ✔️BBE Basic ✔️BBE Advanced ✔️BBE & BECS Troubleshooting.   📌Our basic training programs are for you who wants to understand the fundamentals of PacketFront products and...
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Upcoming at PacketFront

The coming autumn offers some really exciting news and events, e.g. BECS & BBE releases, new Training courses and Connected Britain. But first, let’s welcome our new Professional Services Team in Poland! Meet our new Professional Services team in Poland! After a strong effort during this late spring, our new Professional Services team in Poland...
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Meet us at Connected Britain in London 20-21 September

Welcome to Connected Britain, the UK’s most important connectivity event! PacketFront at Connected Britain 2023 – Stand 172 More information about our participation, what we show and who you will meet at our stand will be available shortly. ➡️ Find out more about The Connected Britain and get your ticket at the same time. Connected Britain...
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Adjusted opening hours Midsummer Eve Friday June 23rd

On Friday we celebrate Swedish Midsummer, it includes the traditional flower wreath in the hair, the herring, the “Snaps” with the songs and the famous frog dance around the midsummer pole. ❗️Some adjusted opening hours at our Head Office in Stockholm: Friday June 23rd: Head Office in Stockholm office closed. ➡️ Support open as usual....
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Cybersecurity UK and EU

NEW EU & UK Cybersecurity legislations

Do you know all there is to know about EU’s new NIS 2 Cybersecurity Directive and UK Telecom Security Act (TSA), and are you prepared? At PacketFront we are! Learn more about NIS 2, TSA, how PacketFront can help you meet the requirements, new brilliant features in the latest BECS and BBE versions and much...
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Adjusted opening hours May 18 & 19

On Thursday it is Ascension Day and therefore we have some adjusted opening hours at our offices May 18 & 19: Thursday 18 May (Ascension Day): Head Office in Stockholm & Poland office closed. ➡️ In case of emergency, our 24/7 on-duty is available. Friday 19 May: Head Office in Stockholm office closed. ➡️ Support...
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Adjusted opening hours 1 & 3 May

On Sunday, it is Valborgsmässoafton (Walpurgis night) and that means spring has finally arrived! Of course we welcome spring according to old Swedish tradition, with a proper Majbrasa (May bonfire) at dusk. ❗️Some adjusted opening hours at our offices 1 & 3 May: Monday 1 May (Labour Day): Head Office in Stockholm & Poland office...
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SCG and PacketFront in partnership for Network Orchestration

Southern Communications Group have instigated the “buy back time” program, which aims to identify where an engineering process can be automated and release the personnel from through life management, whilst improving their design capabilities. A few words from SCG’s CTO Matthew Wring describing their decision to partner with PacketFront for network orchestration: Southern Communications Group...
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We have released BBE version 2.11.0

We have released BBE version 2.11.0 which includes many new features such as a new end-customer portal, installer portal, TLF report support for Swedish customers, and practical improvements as suggested by our customers. This major BBE release includes many new features that are helpful for our existing and new customers, here are some highlights: Customer...
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We have released BECS version 3.24.0

We are proud to announce BECS version 3.24.0 which includes major new features such as element on-boarding, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 support, Adtran Mosaic support and tweaks suggested by our customers. This major new BECS release includes major new features and under the hood improvements. Here are some of the highlights:  Red Hat Enterprise...
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Easter eggs at PacketFront

Adjusted opening hours during Easter

Easter is approaching and with that comes some adjusted opening hours at our offices. 💡Our Support is open as usual during this period:   6 April, Maundy Thursday/Skärtorsdag: Office in Stockholm closed. 7 April, Good Friday/Långfredag: Office in Stockholm and UK closed. 10 April, Easter Monday/Annandag påsk: Office in Stockholm, UK and Poland closed.   We...
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Madrid FTTH conference

Meet us at FTTH Conference, 18–20 April, Madrid

Come and join us in Keypro’s booth G08 at the FTTH Conference 2023 in Madrid 18-20 April. An event you should not miss if you work in the telecom industry. FTTH Conference is an outstanding fibre optic platform! You will during three days get the opportunity to learn more about the latest fibre enabled technologies, ...
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PacketFront opens new business hub in Warsaw, Poland

To further strengthen the execution and scale of capabilities, PacketFront is delighted and proud to announce the establishment of a new business hub in central Warsaw, Poland. The new establishment will consist of an R&D Center as well as a commercial organization, which will play a pivotal role by supporting and fulfilling Carriers and Fiber....
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Are you compliant with the Telecom (Security) Act?

Please check below a link to Trenshes Law’s blog featuring our VP Sales Timo Kuusela discussing the implications of the Telecom (Security) Act for UK based operators. Are you compliant with the Telecommunications (Security) Act? (trencheslaw.co.uk)
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PacketFront Software joins TalkTalk Group

We are delighted to announce that PacketFront Software, as a part of Virtual1, are joining the TalkTalk Group. TalkTalk Group is the UK’s leading value for money connectivity provider, delivering landline, fibre, broadband, TV and mobile services to over four million consumers and businesses. They also operate Britain’s biggest unbundled broadband network, covering 96% of...
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Connect Fibre opts for PacketFront Software to bring full fibre open access broadband to communities in the UK

PacketFront is delighted to announce a new UK partnership with Connect Fibre.                   Connect Fibre (www.connectfibre.co.uk) are a UK based full- fibre network builder and service provider connecting fast and reliable internet to communities receiving low internet speeds. Their mission is to put customers first, treat them...
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Fibernet opts for Keypro and PacketFront to streamline their FTTH roll-out

KeyPro and PacketFront are delighted to announce Fibernet Finland Oy as the first customer based on their recently established partnership in the Finnish market. Fibernet, who provide high-quality, fibre-optic-based telecommunications connections to households and businesses, will use the partnership to build a number of FTTH networks throughout Finland. Their first project will be implemented in...
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PacketFront Software Appoints new CEO

This week, change agent and business builder Jonny Wetterborn was appointed as PacketFront Software’s new CEO. With over 25 years’ experience in the software space and a background in business growth and expansion, with a commercial touch, Jonny was inspired by PacketFront’s competitive and innovative market portfolio. Over the past 20 years, the Swedish-based OSS...
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BECS 3.20 is released

The latest BECS release is now available for existing customers at www.pfsw.com/support. The main focus of the release is: Support for transactions, which makes it possible to revert a configuration task in case of errors Support for global DHCP scopes making the handling of IP resources more efficient in large open access networks
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BBE 2.7.0 is released

The latest BBE release is now available for existing customers at www.pfsw.com/support. The main focus of the release is to make the creation and editing of customized reports easier and more intuitive.
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PacketFront Software and Keypro sign partnership

Stockholm and Helsinki PacketFront Software, which develops and sells network orchestration solutions for carriers and AltNets, has signed a partnership agreement with Keypro Oy. The agreement covers the distribution of PacketFront Software products in Finland. Keypro is a well-recognised supplier of GIS solutions in the telecoms market, both in Finland and abroad. PacketFront and Keypro...
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Check out what PacketFront and Keypro have in store for you!

 Whether you’re a start-up or a veteran city carrier, the combination of PacketFront and Keypro offer you an end-to-end solution for active and passive network documentation and management. No hassle. No risks. Our field-proven solutions and expertise will help you keep operational costs at bay while providing your customers and partners with an enhanced service....
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Broadway Broadband opts for PacketFront automation to support their mission of keeping challenging areas connected

Swedish-based software provider PacketFront is delighted to announce their latest partnership with Broadway Broadband, to expand its reach from the Nordics into UK markets. Broadway Broadband are a Liverpool-based network operator who specialise in connecting rural communities to the rest of the UK – even for the most geographically challenging areas. The network provider work...
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A driver for automation

Earlier this month, our VP of Sales Timo Kuusela, was interviewed by Comms Dealer about how PacketFront Software is successfully orchestrating and automating the UK’s ‘manual’ networks and processes. Read part of the article here: PacketFront Software was established in 2011 as a spin-off from PacketFront Solutions which sold both hardware and software products. The...
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Join us in welcoming Jonas to PacketFront!

Jonas Ohlsson has been appointed as new CTO of PacketFront Software. Jonas has 20 years of industry experience after working at companies, such as Nokia, Tieto and NetInsight. Besides his technical expertise, he has extensive management experience, which will be valuable in his role as head of R&D and the support teams. “I’m really happy...
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Virtual1 acquires PacketFront the network orchestration software company

 Leading UK Connectivity and Cloud provider Virtual1 is delighted to announce the acquisition of PacketFront Software, providers of network orchestration solutions for complex multi-vendor residential, enterprise and MPLS networks. Founded in 2001, the Swedish based software house delivers efficient network automation solutions for telecom operators, city carriers and enterprises in more than 20 countries, including...
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BECS 3.18 is released

The latest BECS release is now available for existing customers at www.pfsw.com/support. @focus in this release is usability and performance. The main features include: On-demand initial parsing Adding flexibility regarding when in time the initial parsing exercise is carried out after an element manager connects to the element Dedicated GDR connections Some connections between the...
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BBE 2.5.0 is released

The latest BBE release is now available for existing customers at www.pfsw.com/support. Major changes in the release: Java application uses WildFly instead of GlassFish Improvements to inventory and subscription management Improvements to trouble shooting of GPON customers Improvements to report management
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Gamma Telecom Selects PacketFront’s BECS Network Orchestrator

Today Gamma Communications PLC (LSE:GAMA), a leading UK communications provider, announced that they have selected our BECS network orchestrator to automate Gamma’s multi-vendor connectivity network. “We are known in the market for the quality and reliability of the services we provide. We came to see during the evaluation of the BECS platform that it provides...
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BBE 2.4.0 and BECS 3.17 Released

Latest BBE and BECS releases are now available for existing customers at www.pfsw.com/support. Highlights of the releases include following features: BBE 2.4.0 Release Support for ON-API 2.4 Support for OpenJDK BECS 3.17  Automatic CLOB creation – BECS users can synchronize configuration from network elements, which helps in automation of manually created configuration Python support –...
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PacketFront Software Joined State Visit In Ireland

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia did a State Visit to Ireland on 22–24 May 2019 at the invitation of President Michael D. Higgins. The Government was represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström, Minister for Energy and Digital Development Anders Ygeman, and Maja Fjaestad, State Secretary to Minister for Health and Social Affairs...
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Nordix Foundation to advance innovation on open source across the Nordics

Stockholm – Today Nordix Foundation is announced, a Nordic open source foundation with the objective to enable more companies and organizations in the region to leverage open source across entire digital environments. Nordix Foundation will provide an open source network for sharing of knowledge, expertise, training and code. The foundation is established as a direct response to corporations and organizations expressing a need to...
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Ovum publishes report about PacketFront Software

Analyst firm Ovum has recently published an On The Radar Report about PacketFront Software on the Ovum Knowledge Center. Headline of the report: “On the Radar: PacketFront Software simplifies network orchestration and management”. Link to the report on the Ovum Knowledge Center: https://ovum.informa.com/resources/product-content/spt001-000016
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PacketFront Software and Intel host a Network builder’s webinar

PacketFront Software and Intel host a webinar under the topic ‘transformation from legacy to Software Defined Networks’.  The webinar is organized by Intel Network builder’s association. The webinar will highlight how PacketFront Software’s BECS can be utilized in SDN/NFV environment and includes a demo of integration towards OpenStack and OpenDaylight in the OPNFV project. The...
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The dependency of one supplier…

Traditionally, operators have built the solutions needed to manage their networks themselves. Usually ad hoc and with focus on “solving the present problem” rather than fulfilling requirements for long term functionality or documentation, or considering future cost structure. The result is that the networks are not fully transparent and a dependency on a particular hardware...
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Discrepancy between the ideal and the real

Among the operators, there is a discussion about how to design networks in the future. The discussion stems from the fact that the rollout of new services is too sluggish and expensive. This is problematic at a time when the fight for customers is becoming increasingly sharp. There is a consensus among operators that network...
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How to minimize manual time and maximize time introducing new services

Telecom networks are complex structures. So complex that any interference in the current “status quo” is often met with an unwarranted resignation among telecom operators. Energy and focus is being invested in maintaining the networks and running them manually instead of taking steps towards automation leading to lower operating costs and increased robustness of the...
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Small steps – major progress

As we have seen in two previous blog posts it IS a prerequisite to automate the networks in order to enable innovative new offerings, business and services. Operators do have this insight, but as it often involves complex structures, all dependent on each other in various ways, the thought “should we do this? Can we...
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“Our network is so complex that it is impossible to automate”

The headline could be a quote from one of our many meetings with potential customers. Somewhere there is an understanding that automation is the way to go in order to make time available for developing new services. However, the perception that one is stuck in existing structures is deeply ingrained, as well as the culture...
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Obsolete structures in the telecoms industry put a wet blanket over new innovations

Welcome to Packetfront Software’s new blog. Here we will publish regular posts about issues surrounding the telecommunications industry and the business of operators in particular. Our intention is to highlight the many challenges our customers and potential customers face today. All too often we notice an unwarranted resignation among them to many of the problems...
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