service providers

February 26, 2024

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

The Quick and Easy Solution to Lagging 5G Monetization

4 min read

Initially hailed as a global savior, and more recently labeled a disappointment, the reality of 5G lies somewhere in between. The truth is, these oversimplified perspectives tend to overshadow the true value and effort required, while keeping the focus on the wrong problems.

February 28, 2022

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Achieve a Secure, Sustainable Network with Cisco 8000

4 min read

In the age of IoT, security is critical to a sustainable future. Learn how we’re building secure, longer-lasting products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve your bottom line.

November 30, 2021

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Service Opportunities for Midsize/Small Service Providers Are Key to Competitive Differentiation

4 min read

Midsize/small service providers will encounter increased competition over the next few years. To maintain competitiveness and differentiate themselves, we discuss five core functions that provide a unique advantage, from improving asset monetization to leveraging partnerships and bringing new services to market.

March 30, 2021

CISCO SERVICES (CX)

It’s Time to Reimagine IT for Agility, Growth, and Innovation

2 min read

For more than a year now, organizations have been under relentless pressure to recover, transform, and grow. Even the most digitally savvy CIOs have faced daunting IT challenges, from non-stop cyberattacks and an intensifying skills gap to legacy IT challenges hampering transformation efforts. Learn how Cisco Business Critical Services is helping organizations reimagine IT.

Leading the Way in 5G xHaul

3 min read

Over the last few years, we’ve invested heavily in bringing the benefits that make Cisco worldwide market share leaders in Core and Edge Routing deeper into the network. Our service provider-focused IOS-XR operating system and other advancements now let us reach all the way to the cell site router, right where the wireless customer hits the ground. And we’ve gone one step further by creating a flexible transport solution that integrates fronthaul and backhaul networks, combining the various wireless and wired technology into a packet-based SDN for 5G. This xHaul portfolio is at the core of our converged, end-to-end packet infrastructure, from the access layer into the application, wherever it may reside.

How to Help Manage Outside Plant Congestion and Overall Performance

3 min read

As noted in my colleague John Downey’s blog earlier this week, unprecedented demand continues on local broadband networks. Cable operators are working to stay ahead of the curve. John’s blog includes tips for optimizing cable modem termination system (CMTS) performance. This blog includes my checklist for the outside plant. Proper operation of the optical and […]

October 21, 2019

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

The Compelling Benefits of SD-WAN

3 min read

Today, businesses in almost every industry must manage more users, devices, mobility, and applications than ever before. Most business applications have moved to the cloud or been replaced by cloud-based SaaS applications. But in the business environment, it’s not just one cloud, it’s many.

October 17, 2019

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Slicing and Exposing: The 5G Network for Enterprise Use Cases

3 min read

Key innovations brought in with 5G such as network slicing and network service exposure will allow Service Providers to tailor their offer to the needs of the enterprise .

February 22, 2019

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Digital Transformation is the Key to Monetization

2 min read

By Rajesh Ghai, Research Director, Carrier Network Infrastructure, IDC    Faced with the triple challenges of commoditization, competition from new and old...