Choose by delivery & operating model — not by “more features”.
When evaluating PoC platforms, it’s tempting to compare feature lists. In practice, core PoC capabilities are often similar — and the decision becomes much clearer when you choose based on where it runs, who operates it, and how it rolls out and is managed over time.
The 30-second summary
Choose MNO when your priority is service rollout & operations — especially if you need commercial operations workflows and global service readiness. (Learn more: POCSTARS-MNO)
Choose PRO when governance & control come first — private deployment in your environment, plus integration readiness (APIs/SDKs) and compact delivery options via the MiniServer family. (Learn more: POCSTARS-PRO)
Choose MNO when rollout & operations come first
MNO is designed around a service-operating model: launching PoC as a scalable service and keeping it reliable and manageable day-to-day.
1) SaaS delivery for faster service rollout
MNO aligns with a SaaS delivery approach — helpful when the goal is to onboard users quickly, standardise provisioning, and operate the platform continuously.
2) Global readiness: 10+ nodes worldwide
If you run PoC across regions, where service nodes are deployed matters. MNO’s global node footprint supports a more consistent rollout experience across markets — often meaning lower latency and smoother operations for distributed teams.
3) Commercial operations built in (carrier/channel-friendly)
MNO’s differentiator is not “more PoC functions,” but commercial operations capabilities that match channel-led business realities.
Distributor management
Top-up / account funding workflows
4) Operational visibility & O&M support
For ongoing service operations, MNO emphasises platform-level observability (monitoring, centralised log analysis, and related O&M functions) to reduce operational blind spots and keep service quality predictable.
If your success metric is “launch fast + operate reliably + run a service business,” MNO is usually the natural starting point. Explore POCSTARS-MNO
Choose PRO when governance & control come first
PRO fits organisations that want PoC to run within their own environment and align with internal governance, IT processes, and system integration.
1) Private deployment ownership (your environment, your boundary)
PRO supports private deployment (on your servers or private cloud), so the platform operates under your governance boundary.
2) Integration readiness (APIs & SDKs)
If PoC must fit into existing workflows — dispatch processes, GIS/location systems, alarm handling, reporting, and other operational systems — integration readiness is often more important than adding extra features.
3) MiniServer family: a compact delivery form for simpler rollout
For smaller private deployments that prefer a pre-integrated form factor, PRO can also be delivered through the MiniServer family to simplify onsite rollout.
If the priority is “run it in our environment + integrate with our systems + keep governance ownership,” PRO is the stronger fit. Explore POCSTARS-PRO
A simple selection guide (no feature-list debates)
Do you require private deployment (your servers/private cloud)?
→ Start with PROAre you operating PoC as a service for customers/partners?
→ Start with MNODo you need commercial operations workflows (distributor/top-up)?
→ Strong signal for MNO
Next step
Share these 3 details and we’ll recommend the best fit:
Customer type (carrier/channel vs enterprise)
Deployment preference (SaaS vs private)
Integration needs (standalone vs must connect to existing systems)
Contact: sales@pocstar.com
