Editorial

摘要

In this competitive environment, service providers are striving to differentiate themselves within this expanding competitive landscape by searching for ways to brand and bundle new services, achieve operational cost reductions, and strategically position themselves in relation to their competition. Many service providers are looking to Next Generation Network (NGN) services as a means to attract and/or retain the most lucrative customers. NGNs will allow carriers' networks to cost effectively support a new suite of sophisticated services by building on core competencies related to traditional transport services. NGN will also enable carriers to deploy advanced services, allowing them to remain competitive as well as expand their capabilities to enter new markets.