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Our November issue is in response to increased interest in OPEX reduction through efficient, scalable and reliable network infrastructure solutions. Over the months, focus has shifted to OPEX and many telecom operators have announced plans for OPEX reduction through consolidation, software implementations and other methods. OPEX reduction has been an area of focus for the Emerson team for some time and this issue of CommsConnect looks at how customers can sustain and deploy high-performance networks flexibly and efficiently.
	Meet Raymund Mendoza, director for business development for Emerson Network Power’s telecom business in the Philippines. He brings over 19 years of experience in the telecom industry with an exceptional sales track record and a close affinity with Emerson’s customers and their business challenges. “With the wide range of offerings, it has become easier for customers to switch between providers. To prevent this, the incumbents and even the start-ups are preventing customer churn from happening by offering attractive incentives for price-conscious subscribers.” Read his profile
	CommsConnect Forum Tackles Integrated Solutions for High-Performance Networks MANILA, PHILIPPINES [November 24, 2009] – Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ has just concluded its CommsConnect event held last November 5 at the Peninsula Manila. The interactive and educational event brought together the country’s leading telecom operators and system integrators in a one-day forum to explore persisting challenges and identify solutions for deploying high-performance networks. More
	Telcos are challenged to strengthen their networks while improving efficiency and reducing OPEX.  More According to industry observers, global telecom spending will return to growth 3.3% next year.  More Telecom operators are experiencing tremendous challenges today as their customers’ demand for service quality increases.  More
	Best in class products that display technology leadership, indoor and outside solutions that are modular but can be fully customized as well as network wide monitoring and Energy management solutions that integrate service support around Asia will be featured in future editions of CommsConnect.