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Migrating from Legacy TDM Networks to the Cisco Transport Network Modernization Solution
Some of our recent blog posts, A Requirements Checklist for the Next Generation Transport Network and The Next-Generation Transport Network: Solution Options discussed the business requirements you should consider before selecting a modernization solution and the technology options currently availab…
The Next-Generation Transport Network: Solution Options
There are a number of options for modernizing your transport network, including native TDM switching over the optical transport network (OTN), a complete overlay network with routers and DWDM, and finally migrating to packet optical using circuit emulation (CEM). Each option has value, but the value…
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…
Unleashing the Next Generation of Virtual Networks
There was a time when launching a virtual network meant creating an mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). From enabling access to the network, to launching the brand, to developing a customer base – everything took its time. But the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is now changing all…
Avoiding Physical and Digital Traffic Jams
For as long as anyone can remember, making a car trip has involved the risk of hitting a traffic jam. Your journey might grind to a standstill for any number of reasons: bank holiday traffic, unexpected roadworks – or a local street party you never knew about… But new developments in traffic managem…
Why the Future of Networking is Self-Service
Top digital brands today move fast. Their products can be accessed and adjusted on demand, through self-service portals. From configuring cable TV to tweaking a cloud hosting package, people expect to be able to do things online – and that their choices will take effect immediately. Until recently,…
Welcome to the Networking App Store
Modern network technology makes lots of things possible: more efficient data transport, advanced analytics, better security, and more. But turning these features into profitable services has always been a challenge. Established ways of configuring services, which involve custom coding and manual pro…
We’re All in the App Business Now
If you thought that the internet has come to dominate our lives, you should see what’s coming next. More web users and devices, faster broadband speeds and the continuing explosion of video are all contributing to global digital transformation. What’s more, everything from cities to cars is becoming…
A new paradigm for dealing with illegal redistribution of content
Online video piracy is growing and becoming one of the most significant threats facing Pay TV service providers. With a prior focus on low-resolution streaming through web sites that were notoriously riddled with inappropriate advertising and malware, streaming piracy has transformed to match consum…