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A glossary of terms for understanding the language of everything usage or subscriptions.
- 5GIn telecommunications, 5G is the fifth generation of cellular netw...
- 5G Charging Function (CHF)The 5G Charging Function (CHF) is a crucial component of the 5G co...
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is a subscription business model me...
- Anomaly DetectionAnomaly detection is the proactive identification of abnormal patt...
- Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS)XaaS (Anything-as-a-Service) is an umbrella term that refers to th...
- Application Programming Interface (API)An API (Application Programming Interface) is a software intermedi...
- ARPU (Average Revenue Per User)ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) is a measure of the average amount...
- Batch ProcessingBatch processing is the collection of high-volume data from a spec...
- BillingBilling is the process of invoicing and collecting payment for goo...
- Billing MediationBilling mediation is a process that involves the collection and tr...
- Churn PredictionChurn prediction is the process of analyzing and forecasting custo...
- Churn RateChurn rate is the percentage of customers who stops using or do no...
- Cloud ComputingCloud computing is the delivery of computing services, such as sto...
- Communication Service Provider (CSP)A Communication Service Provider (CSP) is a company that provides ...
- Consumption-Based PricingConsumption-based pricing is a pricing model where customers are b...
- Customer Experience (CX)Customer experience (CX) are the interactions and touchpoints that...
- Dark PatternsDark patterns are deceptive design techniques designed to deceive ...
- Data AggregationData aggregation refers to the process of collecting and combining...
- Data CollectionData collection is the gathering and accumulation of raw informati...
- Data ComplexityData complexity refers to the intricacies of data, which affects i...
- Data DeduplicationData deduplication is the removal of duplicate or redundant data f...
- Data IntegrationData integration is the combining and unifying of data from differ...
- Data ManagementData management is the process of collecting, processing, organizi...
- Data MaturityData maturity is the level of readiness and sophistication of an o...
- Data MediationData mediation refers to the process of collecting and transformin...
- Data OrchestrationData orchestration is the automated coordination and management of...
- Data SiloA data silo is an isolated data storage or data management infrast...
- Data ThrottlingIn telecommunications, data throttling is the intentional slowing ...
- Data ValidationData validation is the procedure of ensuring the accuracy and inte...
- Deferred RevenueDeferred revenue is income received in advance but not recognized ...
- Dirty DataDirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent...
- DunningDunning is the methodical process of collecting overdue payments f...
- ETL Tools (Extract, Transform, Load)ETL tools are programs used to extract raw data from various sourc...
- Flat FeeA flat fee is a fixed, unchanging charge or payment, irrespective ...
- Flat RateSee Flat Fee
- FreemiumFreemium is a user acquisition strategy that offers basic services...
- Generative AIGenerative AI is an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of...
- Hybrid PricingA pricing model that combines elements of different pricing strate...
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model prov...
- Internet of Things (IoT)Interconnected hardware devices with sensors that collect and exch...
- iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service)An iPaaS (Integrated Platform-as-a-Service) is an automated, cloud...
- Kubernetes ArchitectureKubernetes architecture is a container orchestration system that a...
- Legacy SystemA legacy system is old and outdated technology, method, or program...
- Mediation PlatformA mediation platform is a software system that is used by companie...
- Mediation SoftwareMediation software is a specific type of software used by companie...
- MeteringUsage metering refers to the systematic and continuous process of ...
- Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)A company that provides mobile or communications services using ne...
- Monthly Active Users (MAU)Monthly Active Users (MAU) is a performance metric that counts the...
- Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)The predictable monthly revenue that's generated from subscription...
- Multi-Tenant ArchitectureMulti-tenant architecture is an architecture that enables multiple...
- Multi-Tenant CloudMulti-tenant cloud is a cloud environment hosting services for mul...
- Net Revenue Retention (NRR)Net revenue retention (NRR) is a SaaS metric that measures a compa...
- Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF)In telecommunications, NWDAF (Network Data Analytics Function) is ...
- On-PremiseOn-premise is an IT infrastructure that's run within an organizati...
- Outcome-Based PricingOutcome-based pricing is a pricing model where customers are bille...
- Outcome-Based ServiceOutcome-based service is a business model where customers pay base...
- Partner SettlementA partner settlement is a process of splitting revenue or expenses...
- Pay-as-you-go (PAYG)PAYG (Pay-as-you-go) is a pricing model where customers are billed...
- Payment ReconciliationPayment reconciliation is an accounting process of matching and ba...
- PaywallA barrier that restricts access to certain online content until a ...
- PCF 5G (Policy Control Function)PCF 5G, or Policy Control Function in 5G networks, is a key compon...
- PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function)PCRF, or Policy and Charging Rules Function, is a crucial componen...
- Predictive MaintenanceThe use of technologies such as data analytics or AI to evaluate o...
- Price ElasticitySee Price Sensitivity
- Price FlexibilitySee Price Sensitivity
- Price SensitivityThe degree to which customers respond to changes in pricing.
- Product-as-a-Service (PaaS)Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) is a business model where products are...
- Product-Led Growth (PLG)A business growth strategy where a company's products are the main...
- Quote-to-Cash (QTC)Quote-to-Cash (QTC) is the end-to-end processes involved in a sale...
- Real-Time DataReal-time data is data or information that is delivered promptly a...
- RebillingThe issuing of a new and adjusted billing document to replace an o...
- Recurring BillingRecurring billing involves charging a customer at regular interval...
- Recurring RevenueRecurring revenue is revenue generated on an ongoing basis from pr...
- Retention RateThe percentage of customers or users who continue to use a product...
- Revenue AttributionRevenue attribution is the process of assigning credit or identify...
- Revenue LeakageRevenue leakage is revenue that a company has earned but was unabl...
- Revenue Leakage DetectionRevenue leakage detection is the proactive process of identifying ...
- Revenue SplitThe division of revenue among different parties, such as business ...
- Service BundlingService bundling is the offering of multiple products or services ...
- Service ConsumptionService consumption is the utilization of services by customers or...
- Service MonetizationThe process involved in generating revenue from services offered.
- ServitizationServitization is a strategic business approach involving a shift f...
- Single-Tenant CloudSingle-tenant cloud is a cloud environment where each user or orga...
- Smart LeasingLeasing arrangements that incorporate smart technologies for monit...
- Smart MeterA device that measures and records the consumption of utility reso...
- Smart MeteringSmart metering is an industry-agnostic process of measuring and re...
- Software MonetizationSoftware monetization is a strategy for generating revenue from so...
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a software licensing and delivery ...
- Split BillingSplit billing is a billing method of dividing costs among multiple...
- Stateless ApplicationA stateless application is an internet protocol where information ...
- Stream ProcessingStream processing is the continuous and real-time processing and a...
- Subscription FatigueSubscription fatigue is the feeling of frustration and overwhelm c...
- Subscription ModelsSubscription models are revenue models and pricing strategies in w...
- Subscription PricingSubscription pricing is a pricing model and strategy that involves...
- System IntegrationSystem integration is the process of bringing together different s...
- Telco AITelco AI is the application of artificial intelligence in the tele...
- Telecom MediationTelecom mediation is the process of gathering, filtering, and aggr...
- Tiered PricingTiered pricing is a pricing strategy where different levels or tie...
- Time-Based BillingTime-based billing is a pricing model that is based on the amount ...
- Transactional PricingTransactional pricing is a pricing model where customers are charg...
- Unit Test FrameworkA unit test framework is a tool or framework for testing individua...
- Usage DataUsage data refers to any data about how a product or service is us...
- Usage Data ManagementUsage data management is the process of collecting, organizing, an...
- Usage IntelligenceUsage intelligence is the process of collecting, processing, and a...
- Usage-Based BillingSee Usage-Based Pricing
- Usage-Based PricingUsage-based pricing is a pricing structure where customers pay for...
- User Adoption RateUser adoption rate is a SaaS metric that refers to the number of u...
- User Experience (UX)UX (user experience) is the overall impression and satisfaction of...
- User Experience Design (UXD)UXD (user experience design) is the process of creating and enhanc...
- Value-Based PricingValue-based pricing is a pricing strategy where the cost of a prod...
- Volume Purchasing AgreementA volume purchasing agreement is a contractual arrangement that ou...
- White-Label SaaSA white-label SaaS is an unbranded Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) pr...