We possess a wide range of expertise in all sectors of Information and Communication Technology.
We started as a technological consultancy company and we have evolved over the years achieving a strong market position and becoming a company that is able to provide support for our clients in areas such as the organisation of ICT services, the understanding of the market and the management of regulatory compliance.
We know the architectural frameworks and the technologies of fixed and mobile networks used by both operators and large companies. We have a whole host of core skills in areas of SDH and WDM transmission networks, TDM and VoIP voice networks, 3G, 4G and 5G mobile networks, fixed copper access networks, ADSL/VDSL/FTTH fibre optics, fixed wireless networks, backhauling networks, metropolitan and core networks with Ethernet and/or MPLS technology.
We know the architectural frameworks and the technologies for the delivery of ICT services used by both operators and large companies. We have a whole host of core skills in areas of OSS and BSS application frameworks supporting operators processes, of traditional and converging telephone services, of virtualisation and Cloud (Network Function Virtualisation and Software Defined Network) and in the area of IT (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions).
We monitor all the main trends involved in technological evolution throughout the world of telecommunications, both in fixed as well as mobile areas (e.g. Network Function Virtualisation, Software Defined Networking, Cloud RAN, Mobile Edge Computing, Mobile-CORD, Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Industry 4.0 just to give a few examples). We have also a Data Mining practice and a Big Data Analysis practice.
We have gained consolidated experience with the most important domestic and international telecommunications operators in the reorganisation of company functions and in the delineation of roles and responsibilities. We boast certificated skills in the management of processes related to the outsourcing of ICT services and in the realisation of Project and Portfolio management activities (PMP, Prince2).
We have accrued a high level of experience in the design of workflows supporting operators’ business processes in the areas of FAB eTOM (fulfilment, assurance, billing) and ERP. We have certified resources in the management processes of IT services (ITIL ITSM) and in security management processes (ISO 27001, SOX, PCI-DSS).
We have developed methodologies of proven effectiveness in the management (both in writing and in response) of tender bids, both public and private. Our selection procedures have contributed towards the achievement of significant savings in the following areas: applications support, systems development, construction and management of broadband, fixed and mobile networks.
We monitor the demand and the offer of ICT services both on a domestic as well as on an international level.
We know the clients’ needs, the market trends, the positioning of the service suppliers and the technological enablers.
We have provided support for operators in the launch of new products. We have consolidated practices in support of market research activities, competition analysis, design of new services and the singling out of go-to-market strategy.
We take part in the definition of business cases, business plans and the development of industrial plans. We undertake spending reviews, analyses of operative costs and analyses of technical, economic and organisational impacts deriving from market discontinuities (M&A).
We have accrued considerable knowledge of Italian and international regulatory organisations as well as current regulations and trends in the most important countries around the world.
We know regulated offers, as well as requirements and procedures to request access for regulated telecommunications services.
We maintain relations with regulatory bodies and take part to inter-operator mediation tables. We provide support for clients in the writing of technical opinions in response to market consultation procedures.