
16 Advances in Mobile Cloud Computing Systems
Telecom operator cloud
as
CMM service provider
Telecom operator cloud
as
CMM service user
Using and selling to others
Ability to "pay-per-use"
Faster time to market
Suitable for trails
Cloud connectivity
management
Cloud "broker"
Aggregate and resell third-
party SaaS and PaaS
Leverage network assets
Build and sell own IaaS
Figure 1.5 Telecom operator cloud. (From Yin, Z. et al., IEEE Trans. Wireless
Commun., 14, 4020, 2015. With permission.)
As shown in Figure 1.5, TOC is in an unique position of being as
a cloud “broker” between the wireless networks and the third-party
SPs, and can manage connectivity and offer flexibility ...