Title :
Converged networks; their pros and cons
Author :
Tsurusawa, Munefumi
Author_Institution :
KDDI R&D Labs. Inc., Fujimino, Japan
Abstract :
Network convergence that unifies network infrastructures is an ideal architecture as a service platform, but can also have its downsides. This paper describes the pros and cons from technical and commercial perspectives.
Keywords :
telecommunication networks; cutting-edge migration; network convergence; network infrastructures; Access protocols; Convergence; Costs; Ethernet networks; IP networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Research and development; Telecommunication traffic; Virtual private networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
