In the rush to virtualized network applications using software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) the importance of multicore processors and packet processing is often missed. Multicore processors are used in many networking systems including routers, switches, network appliances and server-based platforms used to support virtual network functions (VNFs). Multicore processors, including integrated multicore […]
400G Components Come Out of the Shadows
Global data traffic continues to grow at more than 20 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), and this is fueling demand for 400G connections. The growth in global data traffic is largely driven by businesses and individuals accessing cloud services through mobile devices and fixed-line connections. Hyperscale data centers operated by a wide range of […]
COTS Platforms for the New IP Era: A Competitive Analysis
Social media, mobile data and cloud computing are all driving demand for greater network bandwidth, new services and more cost-effective data centers for both enterprise and telecom applications. To meet these demands, service providers are shifting from conventional networking and data center solutions to a new generation of solutions based on virtualized services and applications […]
COTS, ATCA & White Box User Survey: 2016 Market Outlook
Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms and white box switches are at the core of the New IP that service providers will be using to deliver next-generation cloud and mobile services. The COTS ecosystem is responding to service provider demands with a comprehensive range of open solutions that implement software-defined networking (SDN), network functions virtualization (NFV) and […]
LTE Base Station, Handset & IoT/M2M Components: A Competitive Analysis
Demand for mobile data continues to grow, and Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology is enabling carriers to meet that demand. LTE is the world’s fastest-growing mobile networking technology, with more than 400 commercial LTE networks launched since 2010, when deployment really started. There are now 677 operators investing in LTE in 181 countries, and more […]
FPGAs & ASICs for Telecom
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) are widely used in networking and telecom systems. Both FPGAs and ASICs allow system designers to use silicon devices that implement their own designs rather than using merchant silicon that may not match their particular requirements. Most FPGAs are configured in the target system when […]
From 25/100G to 400G: A Competitive Analysis of Optical Modules & Components
Demand for higher bandwidth across the network from the edge to the data center is driving the market for 100 Gbit/s solutions. Third-generation modules enable cost-effective 100G connectivity in data center, enterprise, metro and long-haul networks.
100G Components User Survey: Market Outlook
The rapidly growing data bandwidth from consumer broadband, mobile data and highly connected businesses is driving demand for 100Gbit/s (100G) network connections. Service providers are installing 100G connections in data centre, enterprise, metro and long-haul networks. Many systems have four or more 100G interfaces per line card and use switch chipsets that support up to […]
Switch Technology & Components for SDN & the White Box Era
The deployment of software-defined networking (SDN) is having a major impact on the architecture of data center and other networks, and is driving a new ecosystem, including switch silicon, embedded software and systems. SDN and network functions virtualization (NFV) have significant potential to reduce service provider capex and opex by replacing dedicated systems with virtual […]
G.fast Turbocharges Next-Generation Access
G.fast, and VDSL2 with vectoring and bonding, allows telecom service providers to compete successfully with fiber and cable service providers in delivering high-speed broadband services supporting 100 Mbit/s to 1 Gbit/s. The extension of FTTdp is an attractive compromise for both service providers and their customers between the high cost of FTTH and the limited […]