Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) for Service Providers

Hello again – I thought it’s a good time for another post on the SP data-center. You might have already seen the announcement regarding the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE). We believe this is wonderful news for our customers and partners; …Read more.

Posted by Simon Aspinall on November 18, 2009 at 11:55AM

Infrastructure as a Service - Deliver Tangible, Revenue-Generating Services

Hello again. I trust this finds you well! I have some exciting news to share - Cisco has announced Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enabling technology. We are convinced that with Cisco-enabled IaaS, the Service Provider (SP) has the potential …Read more.

Posted by Simon Aspinall on October 09, 2009 at 02:39PM

ITU 2009: Insights from Customer Meetings on Day 3 in Geneva

Cisco VP of Service Provider Marketing, Suraj Shetty, shares insights from customer meetings at ITU in Geneva highlighting optimism in technology adoption and acceleration. After the jump, hear more from Cisco SVP Kelly Ahuja…

Posted by Doug Webster on October 08, 2009 at 10:28AM

ITU 2009: SP European Customer Trends & Insights

Customer trends are highlighted from ITU Geneva in a conversation with Edwin Paalvast as we expand upon the clear messages from customers: how do we extend revenue? how do we get new services into the verticals? how can we leverage the networks and …Read more.

Posted by Doug Webster on October 07, 2009 at 09:30AM

End of an Era - Analog Television Yields to Digital

Today, across the United States, the last regular analog television broadcasts are being shut off and by tonight all over-the-air television will only be in a digital format (with a handful of special exceptions for rural areas). Most of the …Read more.

Posted by Suraj Shetty on June 12, 2009 at 02:04PM

Experience Provider Mega Test & Unified Service Delivery

It was just a short time ago that I was on SP360 writing about cloud services and the impact it will have on the SP services market. This was in reference to the launch of Cisco’s Unified Service Delivery solution, …Read more.

Posted by Simon Aspinall on June 11, 2009 at 03:14PM

Profile of the Agile 21st Century SP Infrastructure

We’re now entering an exciting period of creativity within the broadband sector. Facilities-based services providers have a unique opportunity to apply their inherent advantage – yes, superior infrastructure matters. It’s a key deciding factor in sustainable growth. Most industry analysts …Read more.

Posted by Simon Aspinall on May 20, 2009 at 07:47AM

Unification and Optimization of SP Data Center Assets

In the near term, even without the current global economic challenges, it’s apparent that 2009 was already going to be a year of significant transition for most broadband service providers. A recent assessment from Mike Cansfield at Forrester Research describes …Read more.

Posted by Simon Aspinall on May 15, 2009 at 09:04AM

Architectural Innovation: A Clean Break from Tradition

When the first automobiles were conceived and designed, it was difficult for some people to take a forward-looking view of this innovation. The term “horseless-carriage” was an attempt to describe this new mode of transportation from a historical perspective. Ready …Read more.

Posted by Simon Aspinall on May 14, 2009 at 11:52AM

Architectural Innovation: A Clean Break from Tradition

When the first automobiles were conceived and designed, it was difficult for some people to take a forward-looking view of this innovation. The term “horseless-carriage” was an attempt to describe this new mode of transportation from a historical perspective. Ready …Read more.

Posted by Simon Aspinall on May 13, 2009 at 08:21AM