Brilliant Telecom participated in this very interesting conference in Moscow on November 13, 2013, with discussion various topics (see below).
– What are the challenges in the voice traffic transit market in Russia and CIS?
– What new opportunities can a global operator discover in the Russian market?
– What changes in tariffs for traffic transit are expected in the global inter-operator market?
Voice 2013 served as a critical forum where Brilliant Telecom, alongside industry leaders, dissected the dramatic transformation of Russia and CIS's voice traffic market. The conference, held in Moscow on November 13, 2013, centered on the seismic shift from classic telephony to IP-based services, a change propelled by Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. This evolution was not merely technical but fundamentally strategic, compelling operators to rethink business models and forge new international partnerships in a landscape splitting into distinct classic and IP segments.
The discussions provided a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, emerging opportunities, and anticipated global tariff changes that would define the future of telecommunications in the region. As a participant, Brilliant Telecom gained invaluable insights into crafting a resilient and forward-looking strategy for this dynamic market. The event underscored the necessity for operators to adapt swiftly to technological and regulatory changes to maintain competitiveness and capitalize on new revenue streams in the evolving voice communications ecosystem.
Key Discussion Themes and Strategic Insights from Voice 2013
The Voice 2013 conference agenda was meticulously designed to address the most pressing issues facing the voice transit market. The discussions provided a clear framework for understanding the complex interplay of technology, regulation, and commerce shaping the industry's future.
- Market Transformation and Core Challenges: A primary focus was the fundamental restructuring of the market. The split between legacy telephony and IP-based services was creating both disruption and opportunity. Key challenges identified included ensuring consistent voice traffic quality across multiple transit operators and navigating the complex legalization of inter-operator interactions via the SIP protocol, which was crucial for legitimizing and scaling VoIP operations.
- Strategic Opportunities for Global Players: For international operators like Brilliant Telecom, the evolving Russian and CIS markets presented distinct avenues for growth. The conference highlighted the potential in outsourcing international traffic transit, which offered local operators benefits but also came with risks related to control and quality. Furthermore, the burgeoning retail market for IP phone services was identified as a significant new source of transit traffic, indicating a shift in where and how voice services are consumed and delivered.
- Competitive and Pricing Dynamics: The global competition for traffic transit was intensifying. Discussions explored the strategic choice between establishing direct traffic exchange with foreign partners versus collaborating with specialized transit operators. A major point of analysis was forecasting the conditions and effects of impending tariff changes in the global inter-operator market, a critical factor for financial planning and competitive positioning.
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