Cerillion Blog
The Cerillion Blog provides a regular feed of company news, industry insight and informed opinion, all delivered by a team of recognised experts from across the company
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5G New Radio: an industry primer
5G New Radio promises concrete use cases to realise the full potential of 5G, bringing high-speed, low latency data services to consumers, enterprises and industry. Who is benefitting most from this evolution in the 3GPP standards and what charging models will prevail?
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Fair contribution: a fair deal for telecoms customers too?
Tensions between telcos and Big Tech companies are reaching fever pitch as CSPs demand fair compensation for their massive investments in infrastructure. We look at what Europe’s telecoms firms are asking for, and why them getting their way might not be the best outcome for customers.
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Keeping the crowd connected: how have the mobile networks fared at this year’s biggest live events?
As 2023’s busy summer events calendar continues, how are the major mobile networks coping with the increasing demand for connectivity? Adam Hughes tested the signal at Glastonbury Festival (and Eurovision) – was it Still Standing, or like a Candle in the Wind?
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The Emperor's New Infrastructure
While public cloud offers flexibility and scalability for many businesses, the cost benefit for telcos is just not adding up, according to Richard Doughty. Does opting for public cloud lead to infrastructure costs that are significantly higher compared with on-premises or private cloud models?
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Network consolidation: good for telcos – better for customers?
The Vodafone-Three merger is on – provided the pair can convince regulators that the deal will not stifle competition in the UK telecoms market. Do network consolidations mean better service for customers, or does fewer providers guarantee higher bills?
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How CPaaS is transforming enterprise communications
Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) offers businesses pre-built applications, customisation options, and scalability without the need for costly infrastructure. How can businesses leverage CPaaS to enhance customer experiences, reduce costs, and facilitate growth in new markets?
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Does the Online Safety Bill spell the end for WhatsApp in the UK?
The Online Safety Bill is back, putting end-to-end encryption in the UK under risk in the name of child safety. Why could the bill lead to WhatsApp leaving the country, and is there another way to protect users and their private communications?
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The future of living: how digital BSS is the key to smart city monetisation
Smart cities promise to revolutionise modern urban living for billions of people worldwide. Richard Doughty sorts the truths from the urban myths about smart cities, and looks at the future of connected urban spaces, from the jungles of Borneo to the sands of Saudi Arabia.
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Pay it their way: the impact of mid-contract price rises on phone & internet bills
As millions of UK customers face a shocking mid-contract price rise this month, in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, why are telcos allowed to get away with this, and will actions being taken to protect customers measure up?
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DTW Asia 2023: on the future of digital transformation in Asia and beyond
Cerillion recently attended Digital Transformation World Asia in Bangkok, joining telecoms operators and vendors from across the region. Alistair Carwardine reflects on a week of embracing new technologies that are driving digital transformation.
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Top Five Telecom Trends for 2023 – as voted for by you
The results are in! The top telecoms industry trends for 2023 as voted for by Cerillion’s followers on social media. How will artificial intelligence, the cost-of-living crisis, smart city developments and Open APIs leave their indelible mark on the sector over the next 12 months?
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The B-Word: why are high-profile blockchain projects failing?
The recent failures of large-scale blockchain projects by both the Australian Securities Exchange and a joint IBM / Maersk shipping platform have spotlighted the difficulties of such major transformations. What lessons can telecoms companies learn when pursuing their own blockchain ventures?
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Journey to the West? Can a WeChat-style superapp change telecoms as we know it?
Will we one day access all our lifestyle services from a single mobile app? Having taken Asian markets by storm, can all-encompassing superapps work in the West too? And is there room in this ever-expanding market for telcos to get involved?
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Understanding your enterprise customers: what do they need and what do they expect?
When it comes to enterprise connectivity, is 5G now the be all and end all, or are other technologies an equal part of the equation? Richard Doughty and others set out to answer just that at this year’s Total Telecom Congress – read the highlights from the panel here.
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Why telecoms customers might one day pay with crypto
In a world of ever-increasing digitalisation, payment methods are subject to unprecedented evolution, from traditional banking infrastructure to revolutionary cryptography, and ‘stablecoins’ that make cryptocurrencies a reality on the ground. Will Central Bank Digital Currencies be the tipping point at which telco customers will increasingly begin to pay cryptographically? Musaddik Ahmed investigates.
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How can telcos keep their price promises during the cost-of-living crisis?
Following a recent government summit, UK telco bosses have made commitments to help customers with the rising cost of living. Implementing these promises will increase Customer Lifetime Value and make telcos more competitive. In this article, Musaddik Ahmed looks at how Cerillion can help keep the cost of telecom services down.
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Telco customers are losing their data privacy. How can they get it back?
Despite the importance of protecting personal data being high on everyone’s minds, valuable information on all of us generated by and stored on our phones has never been more vulnerable. How is our data being used and abused, and can users see some of that value themselves?
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Should big tech be forced to pay telcos for network use?
Could major US tech firms soon be paying their dues to telcos to fund network infrastructure upgrades in Europe? Perhaps, if the EU gets its way, but is this a vital new source of revenue for connectivity providers, or a profit-leeching protection racket?
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Cerillion Graduate Scheme Interview: Natasha Ekrol
Cerillion’s graduate scheme seeks the brightest and best to join the team and foster their professional development as they advance through the company ranks. Adam Hughes speaks with Natasha Ekrol, graduate turned resident Head of Training Practice, about her journey so far.