Agile networks address the triple-play challenge

摘要

As service providers seek to offer voice, data, video and even mobile services to consumers, Meriton's Ken Davison argues that agile optical networking provides a cost-effective solution with the flexibility to meet future infrastructure requirements. THE RAPID GROWTH in the number of broadband subscribers - combined with aggressive marketing campaigns on the back of continuing strategic consolidation and partnerships among network operators - is driving consumer demand for new, interactive multimedia applications that are delivered over voice, data, video and mobile platforms.