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Business Optimization Service

Business Optimization

Let us help you make the most of Common Language. Our SMEs’ previous engagements have entailed us working through the customer’s present method of operation and identifying areas where the customer could benefits best-practice approaches identified from across the industry. Let us:

• identify efficient data implementation strategies
• determine training needs
• advise on where new systems or processes, coupled with common language, could assist in gaining significant efficiencies
• gain better alignment and cohesion across your enterprise
• define areas where more appropriate KPIs would be useful.

Merger and Acquisition Support

M&A is a significant exercise with assets, asset management, processes and information required to be understood quickly and efficiently. With years of experience in Common Language, the Telcordia Common Language SMEs have aided significant merger and acquisitions through advice and training. We can provide a view of the commonality and differences between merging parties, helping Service Providers gain their economies of scale more quickly.

Instructor-led

Our instructor-led training enables attendees to interact with and obtain advice from a real person. Face to face instruction with real-time Q&A adds a level of communication unobtainable through online webinars. Instructor-led training is available via a number of routes:

• In our New Jersey Training facility (included in standard subscriptions)
• Via live meeting (included in standard subscriptions)
• At a location of your choosing (included in standard subscriptions)

Information Services Seminar

• Abstract: A general overview of Common Language Information Services covering all the codesets and their applications. Very useful for managers and those needing to get an understanding of Common Language without getting into too much detail.
• Duration: 2 days
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Location Information Services Training Workshop (CLLI Code Set)

• Abstract: Provides an in depth understanding of CLLI codes, their structure, the supporting documentation and the tools, such as CLONES & LocateIt^®.
• Duration: 2 Days
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NICode Training

• Abstract: Enables the attendee to comprehend and use NICode format, structure and associated tools.
• Duration: 1 Day
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CLLI Alert Training

• Abstract: Provides a detailed understanding of CLLI Alerts and management.
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Connections Information Services Workshop Training

• Abstract: Provides a comprehensive overview and understanding of the Connections codes format and structure and the applications available to support their use.
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Equipment Information Services Training Workshop

• Abstract: Provides a comprehensive overview of the CLEI code, its format and structure, and the applications available to support its use, inlcuding the Telcordia equipment catalog.
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Services Information Services Training Workshop

• Abstract: Provides the information necessary to understand the Service Order framework and the critical role of Service Orders, FIDs and USOCs in the areas of ordering, provisioning, billing and maintenance of all service offerings.
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Online Training

Narrated Self Paced Training

Overview Modules:
COMMON LANGUAGE Information Services Overview
Abstract: Nearly every service provider activity is driven by the exchange of information, whether it relates to business processes supporting asset management, network management, services management or interconnection. As a result, providers recognize that inadequate information infrastructure strategies impact all aspects of their business.

COMMON LANGUAGE Information Services role within Business Applications
Abstract: Illustrates the application of Common Language Information Services within day-to-day telecommunications business processes and demonstrates operational efficiencies and revenue gains by valuing the pivotal role of data and data standards across the network, system and processes.

Information Services Modules:
Location Information
Abstract: A single source of network location information that helps provide efficient, seamless collaboration with trading partners.

Equipment Information
Abstract: Providing a consistent, meaningful and unique method of identifying equipment, its capabilities and its classifications.

Connections Information
Abstract: Providing carriers and service providers with a way to represent physical and logical connections.

Services Information
Abstract: Providing the industry with a single, flexible approach to define and communicate service activation, assurance and billing requirements.

CLEI^™ Code Request Process Training
Abstract: This training includes the basics of the CLEI Code and details for a Network Element Provider (NEP) to request a CLEI Code from Telcordia. The course first reviews the CLEI Code format and structure, then explains the documentation available to define the CLEI Code request process. Listed in the training materials are the product attributes the NEP needs to provide so that Telcordia can define the CLEI Code for both new item releases and items being changed on a Product Change Notice (PCN). Upon completion of this course, the NEP will have the information needed to request CLEI Codes from Telcordia.

Technology Modules:
Wireless/LTE Technology Overview
Abstract: Common Language Information Services takes a look at the evolution of Mobile/Wireless Technology and how coding has been created to support the ever-changing wireless service offerings. This module is beneficial to students with a Wireline or Wireless Telecommunications background. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of how Common Language solutions are applied to specific areas of a Mobile/Wireless Network.

Metro Ethernet Solution Overview
Abstract: Common Language Information Services bridge the gap between Metro Ethernet Forum standards, ATIS/OBF interconnection procedures, and Service Provider offerings definitions. This module is most beneficial to parties who have a primary focus on any one of these topics and need to better understand how Metro Ethernet services are ordered and named within Common Language-licensed Service Providers.

Online Events:
CLLI^™ Codes and Locations Services Overview (16^th November 2011)
Abstract: Network Locations are so much more than an address. This presentation discusses the various uses of location information and the problems that occur when location information isn't managed cohesively across an enterprise. The presentation walks through some typical scenarios associated with location management and how CLLI and the Locations Services can assist.

CLEI^™ Codes for Asset Management Throughout the Enterprise (29^th June 2011)
Abstract: CLEI codes and records offer significant benefits when used to manage Network Assets. This presentation provides some insight into how service providers may review their approach to fixed asset management, use CLEI to ensure the whole organization is able to view the same network assets from multiple perspectives and links the various functions in an enterprise with the needs of the finance organization.

Common Language Information Services Metro Ethernet Webinar (9^th March 2011)
Abstract: Metro Ethernet Services are experiencing significant growth. Like many other services, Metro Ethernet will require a significant amount of collaboration between service providers. This presentation provides an overview of how Common Language applies to Metro Ethernet services, enables the collaboration between service providers and how it adds value as an industry standard data infrastructure.

Common Language Information Services The Jigsaw Webinar (17^th November 2010)
Abstract: Enterprise Resource Planning and Operational Systems Support systems are designed to manage a complex web of processes, each of which depend upon related information. This ongoing implementation and improvement of this complex set of processes represents quite a jigsaw puzzle. This presentation provides an overview of how Common Language applies, and adds value, to the management of the jigsaw puzzle as an industry standard data infrastructure.