Rakuten Symphony CMO: Telecom operators face business model crisis, not technology problem
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Chris Donkin
Summary
Rakuten Symphony CMO Geoff Hollingworth argues that telecom operators face a "business model problem" rather than a technology one, urging them to reassess their business strategies. He predicts non-traditional players will increasingly disrupt the market, and emphasizes the need for operators to figure out how to make money rather than focusing solely on technological advancements.
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bskyRakuten Symphony CMO: Telecom operators face business model crisis, not technology problemmobileworldlive.comKey quotes
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There is a 'business model problem' rather than a technology one
Address how we make money
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