In addition, the increased complexity of operations in remote locations would also increase the revenue per rig figure in the region.

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Telecom industry officials said the complexity of their operations means their networks can't simply adopt guidelines designed for all industries.

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The expense-cutting push is risky, Brown says, because of the complexity of the bank's operations and the lack of guarantees that cutting costs in the middle and back offices will fix things long-term.

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