Cloud Computing: from buzz word to actual opportunity Telcos viewed as most fit to offer Infrastructure-as-a-Service Support solutions for cloud computing from Emerson Network Power   Cloud Computing In the several billion dollar pie -- the amount being the roughly estimated revenue for worldwide cloud-based services -- there are strong opportunities for telco operators, particularly with regard to IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). Some telcos who have began to adopt IaaS strategies include Tata, Singtel, SK Telecom, Shanghai Telecom, AT&T, British Telecom, Telstra, China Mobile and China Telecom, among others. In this issue we tackle what opportunities await telco operators with regard to cloud computing services, and the infrastructure solutions offered by Emerson Network Power to support telcos who want to get into the cloud.
	Cloud Computing for Telecom Total Solutions With these growing concerns, telecom operators are exploring every avenue for high density computing as well as cutting operating costs. Emerson resolves these challenges by offering integrated solutions. More Demystifying Cloud Computing Cloud computing is changing the way consumers and businesses purchase and use a wide range of computing capabilities. Applications, platforms and infrastructure are available “on demand” by using the Internet to connect end users with online services. More Identifying Telco Opportunities in Cloud Computing The estimated revenue for worldwide cloud-based revenue has topped a hundred billion dollars. By making a strong move to get into cloud computing, telcos are able to develop a new, sustainable revenue opportunity. More
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