White Paper Abstract:
This white paper is intended to describe that SIP, IMS and PacketCable Release 2 are emerging as enablers for MSOs that want to offer differentiated, converged applications with all-services, all-screens delivery. By selecting PacketCable and IP infrastructure vendors with reality-based evolutionary product roadmaps, MSOs will be able to add next-generation functionality to solutions being deploying today. With the right product roadmaps, MSOs can incrementally add applications and features, generating new revenues and cost savings, while avoiding stranded investments and service interruptions. Additionally, SIP and IMS, when deployed with converged IP backbone and service management solutions, can create a flexible foundation for responding to new service opportunities as they arise, positioning MSOs to extend their offering beyond the quadruple play.