Mainframe Modernization for Telecom

The telecommunications industry stands at the leading edge of innovation, driving the 5G revolution that promises to enable a truly digital-first landscape. As telcos seek to accelerate innovation, though, they face barriers to agility and scalability. Legacy mainframe systems have historically served as the IT backbone for telco operations, yet their limitations are increasingly apparent:

5G and IoT Integration: The exponential growth of 5G networks and IoT devices requires real-time data processing and responsiveness. Legacy systems often struggle to handle the data volumes and complexity of these next-gen networks, making modernization essential.

Customer-Centric Transformation: Today’s customers expect seamless digital interactions and quick service resolution. Mainframes are robust, yet they lack the flexibility needed to support fully connected real-time digital experiences. By modernizing their core business systems, telcos can respond faster, with more personalized services.

Regulatory Compliance and Cost Reduction: Telcos are under increased pressure to reduce operational costs while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards. With high maintenance expenses and limited agility, legacy systems drive up costs and create challenges for compliance.

Legacy Pain Points

Most organizations running mainframe systems face a common set of challenges.  First, there is the high cost and complexity of mainframe systems. As vendors struggle to maintain margins in the face of a declining customer base, they face negative economies of scale, leading to steep increases in operating costs.

Second, mainframe talent is becoming an increasingly rare commodity. A generation of experts has reached retirement age, and those who remain in the workforce are becoming more and more difficult to hire and retain. Modernization opens up a new labor market of programmers and DBAs familiar with object-oriented languages and relational databases.

Third, legacy systems may expose telcos to compliance risks, as older architectures are not designed to meet today’s stringent data protection requirements.

Finally, mainframes are simply not well-suited for integration with modern platforms. To drive innovation and remain competitive, telcos must foster agility and embrace IT systems that offer unlimited scalability. The complexities of mainframes systems stand in the way of those objectives.

Astadia’s FastTrack Migration Factory is a market leading solution for application modernization, enabling better, faster transition to modern systems and reducing project risk to nearly zero. As part of Amdocs, we provide a complete digital transformation solution for telecom organizations, helping them building the right structure, culture and tech to stay ahead of disruption.

Amdocs amAIz: The only TelcoGPT Platform

How can telco companies make the most of digital transformation? Amdocs’ amAIz is a unique telco-grade and trusted TelcoGPT that enables CSPs to drive innovation, automate processes, optimize decision-making, drive innovation, and create unique customer experiences.

The platform offers a powerful solution specifically tailored for telcos accelerating their modernization journey. amAIz helps telco companies enhance customer engagement, optimize operational efficiency, and provide real-time, AI-driven insights. Here’s how amAIz empowers telcos:

• ‍Enhanced Data Utilization: With AI-driven capabilities, amAIz can process massive data streams efficiently, making it ideal for 5G and IoT environments.‍
• Seamless Transition: amAIz supports hybrid operations, allowing telcos to leverage AI insights without immediately disrupting existing systems. This flexibility is essential for a smooth modernization process.‍
• Personalized Customer Engagement: By leveraging amAIz, telcos can deliver targeted customer interactions, support predictive maintenance, and proactively address service needs, all of which contribute toa superior customer experience.

Amdocs Cloud Management Platform: Simplifying Telco Operations

Transitioning to the cloud is an essential element in most organizations’ modernization journey.  The Amdocs Cloud Management Platform (ACMP) is designed to make this transition seamless for telcos with end-to-end cloud services and a comprehensive suite of tools to reduce downtime, enhance data control, and optimize costs.

Key benefits of the Amdocs Cloud Management Platform include:

• ‍Operational Efficiency: CMP automates complex cloud management tasks, freeing telcos from the operational burden and allowing focus on strategic goals.‍
• Cost Optimization: By providing full visibility into cloud usage and associated costs, CMP enables telcos to optimize spending and ensure cost-effectiveness during the modernization journey.‍
• Data Security and Compliance: CMP is designed to meet stringent telco compliance requirements, ensuring that data remains protected throughout the migration and management process.

The Path Forward: TelcoModernization with Astadia and Amdocs

Astadia’s mainframe expertise and proprietary tools, combined with the power of Amdocs’ amAIz and CMP solutions, offer telcos a fast-track to modernizing with confidence. From enhancing scalability and operational efficiency to delivering customer-focused experiences, Astadia partners with telcos to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems to a modern, agile infrastructure.

Explore how Astadia and Amdocs can help you cut costs, streamline operations, and achieve compliance. Take the next step in your modernization journey with insights tailored for the telecommunications industry.

Download Our Guide on Mainframe Modernization for Telecom today.

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