It is certainly backing itself; chief executive Kathleen Johnson told analysts on the call (August 4) that Lumen is combining its network, software, and ecosystem in a way “no other traditional [telco] is”. Which sounds almost heretical for a telco, until you think what Lumen – like everyone; but more immediately, and possibly more succinctly – is trying to sell. Strategic revenue grew 14% year-on-year and reached 53% of total business revenue, up from 45% a year earlier. But Lumen’s strategy with its legacy business is also interesting. Legacy revenue was down 15% in the quarter.