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OSS Metadata Management - The Right Approach

Blair Pallopson  March 17, 2010

  I'm often asked what is the best way that a communications company can manage their OSS metadata?   There seems to be an infinite number of approaches that can be taken each with their own merits and shortcomings.  Based on m......

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Standardizing OSS device Modeling

Blair Pallopson  February 26, 2010

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Virtualization: Licensing Issues

Blair Pallopson  November 24, 2009

 It's a cliche but better to be safe than sorry when it comes to software license compliance.     Fortunately the company I was implementing the OSS platform for had enterpise wide licensing agreements with all major OS vendors......

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OSS Data Migration - To API or not to API, that is the question

Blair Pallopson  November 19, 2009

 When it comes to migrating your OSS data to a new platform architects are often faced with the difficult task of deciding what the best approach is for loading data into the new OSS platform.  Most OSS software packages have some sort o......

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Virtualization: A real world OSS example at an OSS implementation project

Blair Pallopson  November 12, 2009

Zubair's article inspired me to write about a real world example of how virtualization helped a major telecommunications company deliver an OSS inventory solution.  The lessons learned and benefits realized will be detailed in a multipar......

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 Blair Pallopson's Bio

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Blair Pallopson

Prior to joining DonRiver, Blair was a key member of Accenture’s communications and high tech consulting practice for 6 years where he distinguished himself as an expert in communications OSS technology.  During his time at Accenture, Blair worked with top communications providers from North America and Europe to deliver on their technology strategies and help deliver ROI from their chosen technologies. 

 

Blair has been recognized by many senior technology executives as a trusted advisor who possesses a very unique set of skills which allow him to marry their business transformation goals with the realities and intricacies of implementing complex technologies.

 

Within DonRiver, Blair has operational responsibility for the OSS and BSS practices.  He’s accountable for the overall quality and delivery of professional services that are delivered to DonRiver’s communications clients.

 

Blair has a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons.) from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  He also has a post-graduate diploma in IT.