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Cloud nein: are 5G customers better off on public cloud?
In a world first, Telefónica is moving its core network to a public cloud, and taking one million 5G subscribers in Germany with it. What does cloudification mean for its customers, and for other telcos still clinging to physical infrastructure?
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Public or private: which cloud is right for you?
Public cloud infrastructure is the starting point for lots of discussions when our customers are looking at deployment options for a new project, but is it the only way to go? Adam Hughes talks to Cerillion’s Chief Technical Architect, Andy Blackman, on the options available to CSPs/DSPs when choosing the right cloud platform for them and some of the factors that might influence that decision.
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FinOps: an industry primer
For digital-intensive businesses who live in fear of that next cloud services bill, FinOps offers a proactive solution, anticipating and integrating dynamic cloud usage into the development cycle. What are the key tenets of FinOps, and how can it radically improve your transformation efforts?
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How often should subscription businesses bill their customers?
When deciding how often to bill customers, subscription companies must juggle a range of factors to ensure a steady income without pricing out new users. Which options are available, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of each approach?
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To bill, or not to bill, that is the question
There is a common misconception that recurring billing and recurring payments are one and the same thing – a misunderstanding that can have profound implications on the likelihood of subscription success. Dominic Smith runs through the key differences between billing and payments, and explains why companies embarking on a subscription model need to look carefully at their recurring billing needs to avoid a Winter of Discontent.