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Good network security means thinking holistically
Combating hackers is tough. They’re always out there, searching for new ways to attack. But for effective network security, Telecom service providers can learn something from nature. And look at the way that bees protect their hive from bears. Here is the story SECURITY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER AN…
There’s never been a better time to go to ANGA
Cisco’s theme at this year’s ANGA is ‘There’s never been a better time to transform your network’, and that’s because the network is now the key to delivering great video services. We know that IP is better than broadcast not only for consumer experiences, but also for the driving speed and efficien…
Next generation video security: laying the foundations for transformation
Intelligent, threat-centric security gives businesses the confidence to create new, flexible video services To understand the importance of video security, we only need to take a look at the amount of revenue lost through unauthorised access to content each year. A report commissioned by the Motion…
Developing the Agile Video Services of the Future
Using cloud-based software, it’s simple to launch and refine agile video services The world of online video is changing fast. People watch an increasing amount of content over the internet. And the success of over the top services like Netflix means that they also expect to be able to access it chea…
Seamless viewing in a world of multiple screens
The Cisco Infinite Video Platform can enable service providers and OTT video businesses to cater for the complex multi-screen habits of today’s viewers The way we watch video is changing. Yes, people still sit down in front of the TV to watch live programmes – but increasingly, this is only one part…
Four reasons why it’s easier than ever to launch new video services
Service providers want to offer flexible video services in a simple way. Here are four reasons why they no longer have any excuses not to I magine that one of your customers was watching a film on TV at home, but then wanted to restart watching it the next day on their tablet on the train, while con…
Meeting the IP video challenge
To succeed in future, service providers will need technology that can meet increasingly sophisticated customer expectations If you’ve ever found yourself becoming addicted to the latest online TV series, it won’t come as a surprise to learn that video is increasingly dominating the internet. In fact…
How Programmable Networks are Enabling the Internet of Things
Smartphones may have become ubiquitous, but the demand for internet connections shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, the opposite is true: the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly boosting the number of devices that need a connection. The growth of IoT presents a real opportunity for…
Why 5G is a lot more than just 4G on steroids?
Don’t get me wrong. I’m looking forward to faster mobile internet as much as the next person. But the significance of 5G goes much further than that – particularly for mobile network providers. Here’s why: The 5G mobile broadband connected society Last September, the United Nations’ informatio…