White Paper Abstract:
This paper is essential reading for service providers looking to understand the impact of converging IP and optical networks. It describes the benefits that are driving interest in IP over dense wavelength-division multiplexing (IPoDWDM) technologies, and outlines factors that should be considered before selecting an IPoDWDM solution.
A number of intersecting factors are causing service providers to reevaluate the way core networks are built. As traffic growth continues, IPoDWDM is emerging as an exciting technology that promises to help service providers increase efficiency, reliability, and scale in their core networks—while meeting their profitability goals. However, not all IPoDWDM solutions are created equal and without proper management integration, IPoDWDM can present technical and organizational challenges.