Your Database is Lying to you and it’s Costing Millions
Most network engineers have sent a technician to a site for an install, only to have them find a full rack that the system claimed was empty. This is the Geography Gap, where maps and logical records exist on separate islands, making real-world impact analysis impossible. This disconnect creates "Ghost Assets" and stranded capacity that leaks between 2% to 5% of annual revenue for Tier 1 and 2 operators.
Instead of manual audits, which are like emptying the ocean with a bucket, the fix is an Automated Reconciliation Cycle. By polling live NMS data and mapping it to physical locations, you can identify the 30% of assets that are typically underutilized or redundant. In this industry, an accurate inventory isn't just a technical record; it's your core financial record.
Read the full breakdown on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/invisible-leak-telecom-why-data-mismatches-cost-millions-juhi-rani-ie0oc
This LinkedIn article discusses the issue of data mismatches in telecom networks, which can lead to significant revenue losses. It highlights the disconnect between geographical data and logical network records, emphasizing the need for a unified view. The article suggests a four-step automated reconciliation cycle to bridge this gap and improve data integrity. It also warns against relying on manual audits and provides a checklist for better inventory management.
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