How ∆Q metrics helped BT to save £millions

∆Q is not only a breakthrough in terms of the science of network performance. It also is transformational to capital and operational costs. Here is one case study from BT Operate (from 2012) to illustrate. If you want to make similar large savings, learn how by coming to my ∆Q workshop in San Francisco next week.

So, who are you, Martin Geddes?

I have been writing this newsletter for a couple of years now. It struck me today that some readers might enjoy my personal and professional story. My intention is not to write a narcissistic autobiography, but rather to contextualise my other writing.

How to tame network complexity

In a previous article, I discussed how telecoms is facing a growing complexity crisis. To resolve this crisis, a new approach is required. Here I explore how that complexity can be tamed.

The growing telco complexity crisis

The telecoms industry is facing a systemic problem of high operational complexity and excessive cost. We take a look at the root causes, and how to tackle them.

What does ‘telco paradise’ look like?

I want you to pause for a second, and think carefully about this one question: What was the greatest moment of professional achievement in your life? Hold that time in mind. Remember the feeling. How would you describe such ‘total success’ in your work?

‘Net neutrality’ died today. So what else, instead?

I have some good news to share. The European Parliament voted to reject the ‘net neutrality’ fundamentalist amendments to the already flawed proposals they had helped to create. The bad news is that the law that we now have is merely ludicrous, rather than insane. Furthermore, it doesn’t properly protect end users, hold ISP feet to the […]

An overview of ∆Q metrics, calculus and algebra for non-mathematicians

This third and final article completes our introduction to ∆Q and the new science of network performance. It follows on from the first and second articles.

The history and philosophy of ∆Q

This is the second in a series of articles introducing ∆Q, the breakthrough new science of network performance. For the first article, click here.

A beginner’s guide to ∆Q

I would like to offer you a different way of thinking about networks. The ∆Q framework (shortened to “ΔQ”) may be hard to type, but it’s quite easy to understand. As the ‘ideal’ metric, it is also rather useful, since it enables the precision engineering of performance and cost. In this three-part series, we will take a […]

Why telecoms regulators must ignore ‘lawgeneers’

My attention was drawn last night to the article Europe Is About to Adopt Bad Net Neutrality Rules. Here’s How to Fix Them by Barbara van Schewick from Stanford Law School.