Telecom OnSite: SOFNET 08

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Pricing model for SaaS remains in question

Ovum's growth prediction points to need for robust, flexible billing plan

By Paul Rasmussen

How SaaS (software as a service) should be billed was the topic of a debate at Thursday's SOFNET exhibition that involved telcos, SaaS developers, venture capitalists and Microsoft.

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Show Coverage: Deep Packet Inspection grows in importance Operators must retain elements of non-IP infrastructure Microsoft challenges telcos to adopt TV services GM Mueller-Schubert points to Connected TV software as a solution to what ails them ADVA unites the Ethernet islands New demarc device addresses carrier's E-NNI needs Partnerships are the key for software telcos Plenary session highlights new approaches IMS — what is it good for? Vendors, telcos argue merits of IMS technology Beyond the 'dumb pipe' New opportunities mean more options for operators New products key to telcos' survival Keynote speaker Leopold urges transformation of current business model Exciting times for wholesale telcos Keynote speaker Davis says wholesale is far from 'lackluster' Huawei aims for Terabyte level Announces new multi-chassis cluster that will reach 10 Tbps capacity The consumer now sets the telco agenda BT strategy director: "We need to free them up" New alliance targets business gateways MSBG initiative looks to standardize SME access Innovation at the speed of life BT exec stresses need for rapid innovation among service providers Results from IPTV trials revealed More approachable IPTV services, improved interoperability standards needed Exhibitor News: 'Beautifully simple' Web-based SMS facility Lleida.net's desktop program features value-added options for users World's first carrier-class Ethernet NNI ADVA introduces FSP 150CM Five-nines availability for network management ADVA launches intelligent alarm and SLA management set Service creativity is not enough HP introduces SDP 2.0 Service Governance Framework IEC and Convergence World announce 2008 Awards finalists Actelis launches new Web site Microsoft to showcase software applications for next-generation networks		Exclusive Video Coverage: Paul Jackson, IEC Presented by the International Engineering Consortium and Telecommunications Paul Jackson is Executive Director of Jasia Ltd, a company providing specialist services for media and membership organizations in technology. He leads in Europe for the International Engineering Consortium on the SOFNET event. View Video >> View all SOFNET TV interviews: Featured Audiocasts: Overture offers Ethernet for all seasons Vendor's any access mentality resonates with service providers In this special "where are the hot/coolest companies now" edition of Telecommunications' Audiocast series, Editor in Chief Sean Buckley talks with Jeff Reedy, President and CEO of Overture Networks about the Ethernet services evolution. Listen >> Alcatel/Lucent is living on the edge Beefs up its SR and ESS product lines The story of Alcatel/Lucent's business, while rich with the heritage of the former legacy Alcatel and Lucent has been a story of continued innovation. Listen >> Pre-Show Coverage: The shifting value chain: adapt or face the consequences SCO Group helping FranklinCovey go paperless Cianbro Corp. scales up with Mid-Maine Communications Fixed & Mobile connects the nomadic worker Sonus acquires Atreus; adds another IP piece Tira Wireless opens up to applications developers