Service providers and network operators certainly have their share of challenges: (1) Keep up with dramatic increases in data traffic, number and types of devices, speed and bandwidth; (2) Satisfy user demand for enriched experiences, particularly mobile and video; and (3) Simplify operations while deploying and scaling new services. And, oh, don’t forget, do all this while cutting costs.
The public Internet is pervasive. It’s an essential ingredient to the way many of us choose to live, work, play and learn. When this amazing resource is viewed through the perspective of mainstream users, the path that led us here may seem unimaginable.
It’s an example of open innovation and creative collaboration, with a common cause that was shared by determined pioneers. The Internet Society has published a brief history that starts with the following story introduction:
“The Internet has revolutionized the computer and communications world like nothing before. The invention of the telegraph, telephone, radio, and computer set the stage for this unprecedented integration of capabilities. The Internet is at once a world-wide broadcasting capability, a mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for collaboration and interaction between individuals and their computers without regard for geographic location.”
Another exciting day behind us and another ahead of us here at CES. The energy and pace of this event only gets better each year (though, my voice is not keeping up). One thing is for sure, every new technology or device being debuted here center around bringing better experiences to how we share and enjoy video, communication and collaboration. These exciting, new experiences are made possible by Next Generation Internet that fuels the “all together,” immersive Videoscape solution we debuted this week .
To shed a little more insight into the Next Generation Internet and Videoscape, I captured this short video with Suraj Shetty, vice president of service provider marketing here at Cisco yesterday. Read More »
Even if you’re a recent member of the SP360 blog audience, you likely know that our flagship edge router -- the ASR 9000 -- is on my list of favorite things (it makes a great gift idea for the Holidays, btw…), and we’re pleased to report that it is on the lists of many of our largest service provider customers, too. The ASR 9000 has no question made a strong degree traction in the market place in the 18 months since it became generally available and in fact is clearly hitting its stride with a 40% QoQ increase in its customer base last quarter. This traction is not just because of its unmatched capacity in the edge, or its unique capabilities in supporting the services and applications of the Next Generation of the Internet, but also because of its high degree of resiliency and quality - prompting many customers I speak to, to continue to rave about it.
In addition to all this traction, contributing to some nice market share gains for Cisco - an increase in 2.7% in edge share in CYQ3 alone per ACG Research - we’re just as pleased with what the ASR9000 can do to support our service provider customers. To that end, we’re honored to announce the addition of Tata Communications to the list of prominent, reference customers.
