Strategic test partnerships simplify telecom ecosystems, streamline R&D

Publication Date	May 2009
Publisher	Ovum
Product Type	Report
Pages	11
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	OVM00892

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Summary

The increasing complexity of the telecoms ecosystem, coupled with equipment vendors' continual reassessment of product development processes and strategies to improve cost efficiency and time to market, reinforce a growing demand for test services.

Content

Executive summary
In a nutshell
Ovum view
Telecom landscape is increasingly complex
Forces affecting telecoms
Impact of network and business transformation
Contemporary testing challenges
Challenges throughout the product life cycle
Business case and best practices
Fixed and variable cost considerations
Test services as part of a strategy to weather the downturn? Not so much
Overall R&D strategy and efficiency are key drivers in contracting for test services
Mostly decentralized decision-making for now
Independence
Selecting a partner
First, decide whether to ???build or buy???
Ideal partner attributes
Specialization
Consulting capabilities
Experience and track record
Products and services
Global presence
General considerations
List of Figures
- Figure 1: The many powerful forces affecting telecoms
- Figure 2: Test requirements vary in kind and intensity during the life cycle