Who Should Attend?

The course is dedicated to product, marketing and technical managers involved in planning and implementation of SDP. It is advised for staff responsible for creation of new products, new services and cooperation with 3rd party developers.

Course Content

1. Telecoms VAS market overview from the perspective of:
   • Network Operators.
   • 3rd party players and hardware manufacturers.
   • Customers.
2. The role of Network Operator.
   • Dumb Pipe vs Smart Pipe.
   • SDP influence on revenue.
   • Examples of business models.
   • Moving towards "Smart Pipe".
   • Accelerating of new services implementation and integration process.
3. Service Delivery Platform (SDP):
   • Concept.
   • Architecture.
   • Capabilities.
4. Relations between developers and Network Operator. APIs for developers. Appllication shops.
5. Why Appstore, Facebook and Google are so successful? Can Network Operator do the same?
6. SDP in emerging markets. New opportunities, innovative strategies, creativity.
7. Integration with operator’s network.
8. Standards supported and basic requirements (SOA).
9. Live examples of services based on SDP.

Course Objectives

All attendees will gain knowledge concerning the idea of Service Delivery Platform / Service Enabling Platform.  The course presents wide range of aspects starting from current Telco market and service strategies to technical and commercial models of SDP implementation. Technical part covers integration with operator’s network. Models of cooperation between Network Operator, Developers and customers are discussed.

Pre-requisites

Basic knowledge of telecom business. Technical background would be beneficial.

Training Structure

Two days training.

Methodology

Instructor led training. Discussions. Live examples of SDP based products and services.