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10 predictions for
Telco 2015: is the
technology has a short shelf life. hus, vendors
(like me) may invent products and functionality
Enterprise that no one wants, but invent new things
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employees, customers and partners connect, work and collaborate with each other.
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the facts. Fact: LTE/4G services are bedding in. way to deal with them.”
Carole SangTiorgaiocy Titus
Executive Editor
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Tracy Titus
Technology Editor
work will excel.”
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