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Interoperability in an open networking world
In an industry where open networking is increasingly valued by Service Providers, the need for interoperable solutions becomes even more important. At Cisco, innovation is in our DNA. Each year, we spend a significant amount of revenue on research and development (R&D) – up to 12.8 percent in 20…
An Architectural Approach to Flexible Consumption for Service Providers with IOS XR
Today, Yvette Kanouff, posted a blog explaining how Cisco is expanding our software disaggregation capabilities in the areas where it makes the most sense, for added scale and functionality, and to provide more flexible options for customers who need it. What does this mean for Cisco Service Provide…
Highlights from Cisco Live Barcelona: Transformation through Innovation
Mobile World Congress followed Cisco Live Barcelona, and with it came many important announcements and blogs. With that excitement now behind us, I am writing to you today to share some of the key messages I conveyed during my Cisco Live keynote, “Transformation through Innovation”. Thousands of tec…
5G Now! Enabling Profitability for Service Providers
5G Now! Enabling Profitability for Service Providers As we engage with our customers and partners at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, I cannot help but think of the major presence and disruptive technologies we have introduced with our 5G Now! announcement. From our Open vRAN to our te…
Continuous Innovation with IOS XR
Digitization impacts every industry and makes software more predominant than ever. The networking industry is no exception to it. As barriers to entry get much lower than in the past, merely delivering software innovations no longer suffices – it needs to be done with high velocity and quality. More…
IOS XR, Networking without Compromise
When discussing next-generation architectures with our Service Provider customers, I am often asked how they can have silicon diversity for roles in their network, but maintain common operational model, carrier-class features and performance. The IOS XR offers just that. It runs on Cisco and mercha…
Cisco Networking Software Helps Build the New Network
Clearly, there is a massive transformation going on in the Service Provider sector. In fact, Cisco predicts that by 2021, the number of connected devices will be three times the global population, IP traffic will reach 3.3 zettabytes on an annualized basis, and broadband speeds will double to 53 me…
The Cisco ASR 9000 – Timeless Versatility for Future Growth
Cisco’s Aggregation Service Router 9000 (ASR 9k) has evolved into the cloud-scale, multi-service platform offering unprecedented flexibility, scale, programmability and security for Service Providers today. When the ASR 9k was first announced in November 2008, it was a 6-slot and a 10-slot chassis—e…
Digital India: Driving the Next Wave of Innovation in Mass Scale Networking
India’s first ever Mobile Congress kicked off in New Delhi last month with the goal of fostering digital inclusion across the country. A number of government ministers, officials, as well as top industry executives from around the world, spoke at the inaugural event. I am writing to you today to sha…