White Paper Abstract:
In this white paper, we uncover the essential components and drivers of IP core network intelligence (see Exhibit 1). A wide variety of primary research from Yankee Group is used to demonstrate the basis for shifting investment from best effort-oriented to intelligent IP core networks. IP traffic growth rates, service forecasts, and other quantitative and qualitative trends are analyzed in this context. In addition, we examine the benefits and pitfalls of established and emerging approaches to building the intelligent IP core, reinforcing the clear advantages of an MPLS-based IP backbone.