TIS margins declined in 2017 as vendors invested in service delivery evolution, including automation, tools and training
HAMPTON, N.H. — According to Technology Business Research Inc.’s (TBR) 2017 Telecom Infrastructure Services (TIS) Margin Benchmark, Tier 1 telecom vendor average TIS margins declined year-to-year in 2017 due mainly to restructuring at Ericsson, though growing investment in R&D, particularly for professional services, also had an impact. “Vendors invested in service delivery evolution to stay […]