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Cloud computing is one of the most widely used terms in IT today. Some experts regard cloud computing as hype, but others believe that clouds will have a longer future. Although web 2.0 companies have warmly welcomed clouds, mobile operators have taken a more cautious approach to this new phenomenon. However, new opportunities are opening up to operators, and a number of steps can be followed to take advantage of this development. First of all, the Open Telco concept underlines the power of open APIs that are important prerequisites for the clouds. Secondly, operators can start to utilize clouds in their own infrastructure. However, the operators that have most to gain from cloud computing are the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO), and this paper focuses on them in particular. The research methodology is based on an action research and data analysis. MVNO experts were interviewed twice according to the Delphi method. The main findings were verified with a proof of concept. Finally, the results are critically evaluated, the next research topics are proposed and conclusions are drawn. |
