Network Transformation Cost Model

A leading Tier 1 Cable Operator recruited DTS to develop a Network Transformation Strategy to evolve its network to address growth, competitive, and product needs. DTS engaged with them to develop a 10-year node-level technology strategy along with a cost estimate.

• Developed a framework for Network Transformation Cost Model
  • Built a paper model to illustrate the overall approach
  • Designed the mock output to align with the stakeholders and partners
  • Engaged various stakeholders to develop inputs for the model
• Spearheaded the cross-functional model development effort
• Built an interactive model to run various scenarios
• Generated a list of activities and spend by market, category (Capex, Opex)
• Identified key sensitivities in the model via a Tornado chart
• Socialized and validated model input and output with the stakeholders
• Created a dashboard to highlight the key performance indicators
• Developed an overlay to incorporate deployment and logistics smoothening

• The cost model was a first-of-its kind view of a 10-year projection of enterprise-wide cost estimate by region and by year to support the Network Transformation initiative.
• The effort pulled together all the core components essential to develop an enterprise-wide Capital Budgeting tool.
• The model output was a flat file of activity and spending that enabled creation of various executive dashboards – activity/spending by region, type (Capex, Opex etc.).