Category Archives: Industry Trends

Measuring Mobile Traffic Optimization: Connections and Time Connected

Posted on July 8, 2014 by SEVEN Networks

Signaling messages occur at a deep layer in the network, and therefore are not directly observable. This means that we must rely on other metrics to determine the efficacy of technologies for optimizing mobile traffic with respect to signaling activity. … Continue reading →

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Meet with SEVEN Networks at Mobile World Congress 2014

Posted on January 13, 2014 by SEVEN Networks

The Mobile World Congress Conference for 2014 is nearly upon us. Running from February 24-27 in Barcelona, Spain, this year’s event promises to be a perfect venue for attendees to speak to mobile industry product and service providers, and learn … Continue reading →

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Taming Mobile Signaling Shown to Reduce Wireless Carrier Costs

Posted on October 21, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

Carriers have long known that unnecessary mobile signaling increases their costs, because it forces them to add capacity to maintain service levels. Many carriers are aware of potential countermeasures, such as signaling optimization, but have been uncertain about how much … Continue reading →

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All Mobile Signaling Is Not Created Equal – Unnecessary Signaling Defined

Posted on August 8, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

It is well established that mobile signaling is a primary driver of congestion in carrier networks. Carriers lack control over the behavior of chatty mobile apps, and apps are not optimized to make the most efficient use of network resources. … Continue reading →

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Open Channel Platform Now Offers Plug-and-Play In-Network Option

Posted on June 27, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

Software Provides Outstanding Time-to-Value for Mobile Operators Historically, in-network deployment of software solutions for mobile data networks has been (for the most part correctly) perceived as laborious, complex, and time consuming. There are several drivers of this complexity, including the … Continue reading →

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Boom Time in Carrier Wi-Fi

Posted on May 20, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

There’s a boom underway for carrier Wi-Fi as many carriers realize that LTE won’t be enough to meet the predicted growth in bandwidth demand for mobile Internet services. Industry research firm Infonetics predicts that the carrier Wi-Fi equipment market will … Continue reading →

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“All You Can App” Mobile Services

Posted on April 30, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

There’s a new buffet coming to your smartphone soon. It’s called “all you can app” (AYCA). The idea is that smartphone users will be able to choose from a menu of service plans that, for a fixed monthly subscription, include … Continue reading →

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Industry Talks Mobile Traffic Management at OMA Meeting

Posted on March 19, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

by David Puron Recently, SEVEN joined the Open Mobile Alliance to collaborate with our industry counterparts on solutions that will help manage and optimize data traffic on mobile networks. Our timing was perfect. While my colleagues in Redwood City were … Continue reading →

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Mobile World Congress 2013: Handsets and Tablets Aplenty

Posted on March 1, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

This year’s Mobile World Congress kicked off Monday in a brand new venue in Barcelona. As the show closed yesterday, here’s a roundup of what we read and observed from our meeting room in Hall 2. Handsets, Handsets and More … Continue reading →

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2013: New Year, New Mobile App Troubles

Posted on February 15, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

The New Year is still young, but carriers are facing the same old problems from mobile app data that rose to a critical level in 2012. Here’s a round-up of several recent news events that shows that the need for … Continue reading →

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