Bandwidth Delivery Impacts Long-Term Revenue

The correct choice of a GPON access platform plays a major role in long-term revenue generation. The incorrect choice can result in a decreased service offering as the network scales. When GPON is deployed within an ATM based platform, the native Ethernet protocol is subjected to both proprietary and standard encapsulation methods for carriage within the ATM platform. As a result, many feel there is a substantial inefficiency associated with Ethernet -> ATM -> Ethernet protocol conversion resulting in a 17% to 66% overhead, typically in the 30% to 40% (lost bandwidth) This inefficiency negatively impacts system scalability and ultimately limits revenue generation potential. When GPON (GEM) is deployed within an IP MSAP the Ethernet frames are carried natively and at near 100% efficiency.

Benefits of IP GPON	Inefficiencies of ATM GPON
Better Bandwidth Utilization High Transport Efficiency Scalability Native IP / Ethernet Processing Native support for Dynamic IP Services	Protocol encapsulation overhead Excessive processing requirements due to overhead Non-deterministic inefficiency, dependent upon Ethernet frame size Limited scalability Decreased revenue potential

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Enclosure Design with Virtually Limitless Options Helps Deploy Ideal Solution

The variety of equipment and applications being deployed in the outside plant means that enclosures are now a critical component in nearly every network build.  Enclosure solutions that promote flexibility, efficiency and versatility - while still adhering to key industry standards for reliability, help to ensure cost-effective deployment.

Telect modular design for outdoor enclosures offers a multitude of options to help deploy the ideal solution.

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Today's Challenges Facing Backhaul Transport Providers and Mobile Operators

Mobile operators and backhaul providers are looking for solutions to overcome the business and technical challenges that the transport providers face.  These providers need to deliver inexpensive, scalable and reliable bandwidth with the correct interfaces to support a wide range of mobile technologies.  Mobile operators are also faced with challenges to ensure that these 3rd party transport networks support their SLAs.  In this white paper RAD data communications will address these concerns and looks at how the mobile operators can reduce costs by improving network efficiencies and optimizing available access networks as well as explore a strategy for commercially viable transport of multi-generation mobile technologies over legacy and next-generation infrastructure.

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Plug-and-Play Speeds Up Installs and Cuts Costs

New advances in hardened connector technology, factory-connectorized multiport service terminals (MSTs) and hardened drop cables are making it easier than ever for service providers to use a plug-and-play approach to installing fiber to the premises. By using plug-and-play technology, network operators can reduce the time it takes to install fiber to the home or to a multi-dwelling unit, which leads to a quicker return on investment. In this white paper, ADC details the benefits of using plug-and-play technology in the central office and in the field.

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Protecting VoIP Traffic

To take advantage of the cost-savings offered by voice over Internet Protocol, enterprises increasingly are installing IP-PBXs or buying IP-Centrex services from their network operators. While VoIP certainly saves money, it also introduces a new problem: a potential single point of failure for the company’s internal and external telephony services. Audio Codes’ Stand Alone Survivability (SAS) feature on its Media Gateways can eliminate the single point of failure and provide continuous service in the event of a network outage.

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Digital TV's Killer Apps

With the proliferation of digital television comes the ability for network operators to introduce many new revenue-generating applications. Applications on the top of most operators’ lists include an increased number of programs, video on demand, high-definition television (HDTV), ad-insertion and increased security. In this paper, Cisco System’s Scientific Atlanta division describes these important applications and explains how new “content manager” technology can increase operators’ video processing capabilities.

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