SP360: Service Provider

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The convergence of optical and IP technologies is making service provider networks more efficient and sustainable to support bandwidth and resource-intensive applications like AI, 4K/8K video, and virtual reality applications. This convergence dramatically simplifies middle and last mile network architectures, reduces CapEx and OpEx, and makes it easier and faster to introduce new services.

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Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance User Experience, showcased at Mobile World Congress 2025, leverages AI to transform mobile network operations by delivering real-time insights for high-quality customer experiences. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with the Cisco routing portfolio, providing actionable insights across wireline, wireless, and non-terrestrial networks.

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How are massive paradigm shifts in the market driving innovations in networking? Take a look at how global backbone networks like Arelion, which experienced a 42% growth in Internet traffic in 2024, are working with Cisco on their journey towards AI-ready connectivity.

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Service providers possess the networks connecting the multiple locations where AI data is generated, where AI applications are consumed, and the data centers where AI training and inferencing applications process massive data sets. Our commitment to service providers is to help them evolve their networks and capture a key role in the emerging AI ecosystem.

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Data accuracy, granularity, and diversity are critical for training AI models to assure/predict issues with real-time networks; detect critical events; and enable accurate, closed-loop feedback toward achieving an autonomous network.

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We sat down with Mike (Mac) McNamara, Vice President and Head of Network Engineering for Boost Mobile, to discuss the company’s ambitious 5G network deployment—and Cisco’s pivotal role.

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Cisco and Tele2 IoT are expanding their partnership to jointly develop new features for the IoT Control Center and other solutions within the Cisco Mobility Services Platform, aiming to empower businesses to maximize their IoT investments. This collaboration focuses on enhancing connectivity and driving digital transformation across industries, marking a significant advancement in IoT technology.

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Jason Teller sat down with Marc-André Gilbert, Senior Manager of Transport Planning at Bell Canada, to hear about the company’s network transformation journey using Routed Optical Networking and how it will enable Bell Canada to fulfill its strategic imperative to be the best network in the country while significantly reducing costs.

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Generative AI applications are driving the demand for high-performance networking with AI/ML clusters in cloud provider environments. Cisco is introducing new 800G innovations to address these demands and improve outcomes.