As we move into the networked society, where anything that can benefit from a connection will have one, operators face both an opportunity and threat from the combined force of the popularity and proliferation of a wide variety of smart devices, video, OTT services and the rush to the cloud. Through progressive generations of broadband access technology, the backhaul, transport and edge/core network has adapted to meet the challenges of the last few decades, be they capacity, application or device-specific. Today, a new generation of IP networking is needed—one that can act as a strategic asset and differentiator for operators, helping them diversify revenue streams, achieve lower total cost of ownership and, most importantly, provide a superior quality of service for customers.
Said Ouissal, Vice President of of Regional & Customer Engagement, Ericsson IP & Broadband
