Fourth generation IP and the Networked Society
Broadband World Forum (BBWF) 2011 delegates are to hear of the crucial role fourth generation IP (4G IP) will play in the Networked Society – a world dominated by connectivity and interactivity through fixed, mobile and converged networks.
Communications technology is at the heart of the era-defining changes we are all experiencing – how we interact with each other and the world around us. The journey to the Networked Society, which Ericsson believes will see more than 50 billion devices connected by 2020, has already started.
Many of us already have multiple devices with multiple connections and subscriptions through fixed and mobile networks. But if you think we are well connected now, it is nothing compared to what will come in the next few years. With the Networked Society on the horizon, a new user is emerging – the cloud user. The cloud user will want the option of instantly consuming content through a variety of devices around the clock, regardless of location, with a common identity and in high quality.
Michael Martinsson, marketing manager at Ericsson’s Business Unit Networks, says a new generation of networks, with 4G IP, is central to meeting the demands of such cloud users.
"In essence the cloud user maximizes benefits from the digital infrastructure behind the Networked Society – mobility, broadband and the cloud," he says. "For the cloud user, the borders between fixed and mobile are already gone, putting the operator in a challenging position. The demands are accelerating. Adding capacity for video services is not enough. Mobility is the driving force behind the industry growth, so mobile networks must evolve and develop to match that demand.
"But fixed and converged broadband networks must also change to meet new demand, and mobile requirements on these IP networks will have to be adopted. For example, current IP routers in these networks are not designed to handle mobility and the amount of control and applications signaling that connected devices in the Networked Society will require, while metro and backhaul networks are not unified and simple enough to meet the demands."
Martinsson says the answer lies in operators creating and implementing a 4G IP strategy alongside evolved access evolution.
"For example, LTE is not only about deploying fourth generation radio access. It is also about fourth generation IP," he says.
Ericsson’s position will be outlined during BBWF 2011 by Johan Wibergh, head of the company’s Business Unit Networks and Jan Häglund, head of Ericsson’s Product Area IP & Broadband.
"Fixed and converged operators already know that network changes are essential," Martinsson says. "But we are not talking about some unknown point in the future. The journey to the Networked Society has already started and many of us are already cloud users with multiple devices and broadband connections. There really is a generational shift in fixed network technology underway.
"But it is crucial for operators to know that 4G IP also provides opportunities for them well beyond meeting data demand. They can monetize services, particularly over-the-top (OTT) services and the cloud, based on preferences of subscribers. It also enables operators to approach cloud users with improved and seamless user experiences."
Martinsson says the benefits 4G IP networks deliver to operators are summarized by what Ericsson calls the "four Ss" – defined by the company as the key network requirements for fourth generation networks, where 4G IP is a cornerstone – smart networks; Simple networks; Scalable networks; Superior performance.
"We have launched new products and platforms recently as part of our 4G IP vision," Martinsson says. "The most recent platform is the innovative Smart Services Router (SSR). Our SSR product line incorporates multi-application routers for building the new generation of networks."
The Broadband World Forum runs in Paris, France, from September 27 to September 29.
The ‘fours ss’
Smart networks. By making the network aware of users, terminals, location, content and services, 4G IP networks create opportunities for differentiated connectivity (smart pipes) enabling operators to increase participation in content and cloud ecosystems.
Simple networks minimize total cost of ownership. 4G IP networks help operators to reduce network complexity and cost. This simplifies the operation of the network, which in turn helps maximize profit.
Scalable networks handle growth. 4G IP networks meet the huge control and signaling challenges related to the Networked Society: a world of more than 50 billion connected devices and the handling of apps, services, sessions and subscriptions.
Superior performance improves customer experience. Performance and user experience are crucial to customer loyalty – a trend that will surely continue as more things are connected. Through smart networking, simplicity, unmatched scale and superior performance, fourth generation networks, with fourth generation IP networking, deliver an excellent user experience, while maximizing total value of ownership for the operator.
Communications technology is at the heart of the era-defining changes we are all experiencing – how we interact with each other and the world around us. The journey to the Networked Society, which Ericsson believes will see more than 50 billion devices connected by 2020, has already started.
Many of us already have multiple devices with multiple connections and subscriptions through fixed and mobile networks. But if you think we are well connected now, it is nothing compared to what will come in the next few years. With the Networked Society on the horizon, a new user is emerging – the cloud user. The cloud user will want the option of instantly consuming content through a variety of devices around the clock, regardless of location, with a common identity and in high quality.
Michael Martinsson, marketing manager at Ericsson’s Business Unit Networks, says a new generation of networks, with 4G IP, is central to meeting the demands of such cloud users.
"In essence the cloud user maximizes benefits from the digital infrastructure behind the Networked Society – mobility, broadband and the cloud," he says. "For the cloud user, the borders between fixed and mobile are already gone, putting the operator in a challenging position. The demands are accelerating. Adding capacity for video services is not enough. Mobility is the driving force behind the industry growth, so mobile networks must evolve and develop to match that demand.
"But fixed and converged broadband networks must also change to meet new demand, and mobile requirements on these IP networks will have to be adopted. For example, current IP routers in these networks are not designed to handle mobility and the amount of control and applications signaling that connected devices in the Networked Society will require, while metro and backhaul networks are not unified and simple enough to meet the demands."
Martinsson says the answer lies in operators creating and implementing a 4G IP strategy alongside evolved access evolution.
"For example, LTE is not only about deploying fourth generation radio access. It is also about fourth generation IP," he says.
Ericsson’s position will be outlined during BBWF 2011 by Johan Wibergh, head of the company’s Business Unit Networks and Jan Häglund, head of Ericsson’s Product Area IP & Broadband.
"Fixed and converged operators already know that network changes are essential," Martinsson says. "But we are not talking about some unknown point in the future. The journey to the Networked Society has already started and many of us are already cloud users with multiple devices and broadband connections. There really is a generational shift in fixed network technology underway.
"But it is crucial for operators to know that 4G IP also provides opportunities for them well beyond meeting data demand. They can monetize services, particularly over-the-top (OTT) services and the cloud, based on preferences of subscribers. It also enables operators to approach cloud users with improved and seamless user experiences."
Martinsson says the benefits 4G IP networks deliver to operators are summarized by what Ericsson calls the "four Ss" – defined by the company as the key network requirements for fourth generation networks, where 4G IP is a cornerstone – smart networks; Simple networks; Scalable networks; Superior performance.
"We have launched new products and platforms recently as part of our 4G IP vision," Martinsson says. "The most recent platform is the innovative Smart Services Router (SSR). Our SSR product line incorporates multi-application routers for building the new generation of networks."
The Broadband World Forum runs in Paris, France, from September 27 to September 29.
The ‘fours ss’
Smart networks. By making the network aware of users, terminals, location, content and services, 4G IP networks create opportunities for differentiated connectivity (smart pipes) enabling operators to increase participation in content and cloud ecosystems.
Simple networks minimize total cost of ownership. 4G IP networks help operators to reduce network complexity and cost. This simplifies the operation of the network, which in turn helps maximize profit.
Scalable networks handle growth. 4G IP networks meet the huge control and signaling challenges related to the Networked Society: a world of more than 50 billion connected devices and the handling of apps, services, sessions and subscriptions.
Superior performance improves customer experience. Performance and user experience are crucial to customer loyalty – a trend that will surely continue as more things are connected. Through smart networking, simplicity, unmatched scale and superior performance, fourth generation networks, with fourth generation IP networking, deliver an excellent user experience, while maximizing total value of ownership for the operator.
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