This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

MSOs can benefit from today's challenging economic conditions by capturing enterprise market share from legacy telecom players by offering cost-effective, competitively priced, rapidly delivered, and reliably operated and maintained Ethernet services that adapt to changing customer demands.

Network operators around the world are considering transforming into "next-generation telcos" to remain competitive in a drastically changing environment. This new environment presents challenges and opportunities for network operators, as well as a great deal of risk. One thing is for certain: Telecom operators that don't adapt their business models to 21st-century communications are sure to fail.

The next phase of SONET/SDH to packet network migration is underway, and optical networks must evolve to meet the challenges. To do this, a renewed focus has been placed on optical switching innovations and a tighter coupling of switching and transport through element integration and a unified control plane. Meanwhile, the network must continue to support legacy SONET/SDH traffic. Also, the network and network elements must have a high degree of modularity so operators can add the features and functions they need, when they need them.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.

This white paper assesses the key pain points operators face in the core and provides an overview of the main architectural options available to them. Specifically, we discuss switched SONET/SDH networks (the PMO), integrated optics on core routers (IP over DWDM), and switched OTN networking.