The operating landscape for Telcos is changing with an increase in network devices, connected devices, assets and cloud enabled services. In addition, CSPs are attempting to expand into adjacent markets with new service offerings. Besides these, the industry overall needs a responsive, transparent and efficient value chain. Blockchain technology is being regarded as the next paradigm change across industries. Telco’s are also working on interesting Blockchain use cases to resolve industry bottlenecks in areas like Asset management, Contract management, Settlement and so on. CSPs can reap the benefits of blockchain technology of business disruption and disintermediation. The path to this transition is however not easy. CSPs face multiple challenges be it in the standardization of platforms and Interfaces, limited technology options and limited visibility on best practice and implementation approach.
In this webinar, guest speaker Dan Bieler, Principal Analyst, Forrester will join Ravi Kumar Palepu, Vice-President, Virtusa in a discussion around how blockchain helps enhance partner and supplier ecosystems, capture and manage data, and ensue more secure and transparent transactions.
Evolving operating environment for Telcos
Opportunities for new business and operational efficiency driven by blockchain
Challenges faced by Telcos in Blockchain implementation
Blockchain use cases specific to the telco industry
5 steps to prepare Telcos for blockchain and overcoming pain points
VP & Global Solutions Head, Communications Practice
Virtusa
Ravi has 18+ years of leadership experience working with leading tier-1 communication consultancies and system integration organizations with successful track record of managing customer experience and Digital transformation programmes across regions. Prior to joining Virtusa, Ravi served as Principal Consultant developing industry solutions and spearheading CRM Centre of Excellence.
Principal Analyst serving CIO Professionals
Forrester
Dan serves CIOs and digital strategy leaders by guiding them through the challenges of digital transformation. Dan helps define strategies that deliver business benefits from new digital business models and drive sustainable innovation. Dan's particular focus is on the emergence of digital platforms and the related business models as well as the underlying business innovation strategies.
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