Title :
Traffic types and growth in backbone networks
Author :
Gerber, Alexandre ; Doverspike, Robert
Author_Institution :
AT&T Labs.-Res., Florham Park, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We review the growth of the different sources of data traffic on backbones, highlight the importance and nature of IP services today, and discuss the implications on content distribution and efficient use of backbone capacity.
Keywords :
IP networks; optical fibre communication; telecommunication traffic; IP services; backbone networks; data traffic; Broadband communication; IP networks; IPTV; Internet; Multimedia communication; Optical fibers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
