Company executes on Future Network State vision embracing Open APIs
and software-based service models to improve service agility, streamline
operations and maximize ROI for service providers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2015--
ADTRAN®,
Inc., (NASDAQ: ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation
networking solutions, today announced it is fulfilling its Future
Network State vision with the inclusion of portfolio-wide enhancements
based on both software defined networking (SDN) and network function
virtualization (NFV) open architectures. ADTRAN is extending the
capabilities of its Broadband, Enterprise and Wi-Fi access portfolio by
supporting cloud-controlled network programmability and self-activated
cloud-delivery. With these enhancements, service providers are well
positioned for the transition to virtualization while meeting their
access network priorities.
Today, communications service operators are required to deliver a more
dynamic and scalable portfolio of services and applications across all
of their key network segments – residential broadband, enterprise,
mobile and data center. The network, however, has long been constrained
by a rigid hierarchical architecture that cannot keep pace with the
innovation in computing power, bandwidth capability and the Internet of
Things. Service providers are demanding a more flexible architecture
that allow user-enabled services to be created in days or weeks and not
months. Current networks cannot support the envisioned future network
state by simply overlaying additional network hardware. It must be
addressed with software.
SDN is addressing the need for programmable and automated network
environments for accelerated service creation and delivery. To support
new revenue generation, subscriber applications are becoming virtual
network functions (VNF), residing in the cloud or data centers versus
static function hardware devices. These cloud-based applications are
user activated from self-service web portals, eliminating the need for
truck rolls and technician support during service delivery. ADTRAN is
leveraging this software approach to fully support network
programmability and automate service delivery through a natural
extension of its longstanding solution strategy of providing increased
service agility and operational efficiency.
“ADTRAN has a deep history in designing service delivery platforms for
both service provider and enterprise networks. We have helped our
customers successfully navigate multiple eras of network transformation
and service migration. This transition to service virtualization and
network orchestration is no different,” said Jay Wilson, senior vice
president of technology and strategy, ADTRAN. “Our experience, combined
with our commitment to open source software, allows us to optimize the
tight interaction between SDN-based networks and virtualized
applications. This accelerates the network transformation.”
The final components of ADTRAN’s vision of a Future Network State are
now fully realized with the implementation of several software-based
developments. Service providers are now delivering highly scalable fiber
connectivity to all service end-points based on high capacity broadband
platforms designed around NG-PON2. This converged access architecture is
the foundation for user-enabled, virtualized services delivered on a
highly automated, cloud-controlled access network. With this approach,
ADTRAN is helping its service providers rapidly create and activate
differentiated services, generating new revenue streams.
“Service providers are under tremendous pressure to transform their
business to accelerate the faster introduction of services, while
providing compelling content for their customers. This requires their
networks to be agile and more operationally efficient, which is where
virtualization and software defined networking comes into play,” said
Teresa Mastrangelo, senior analyst, Heavy Reading. “ADTRAN’s extensive
knowledge of the enterprise network and its understanding of operator
challenges makes them well positioned to help its service provider and
enterprise customers navigate this new era of network transformation and
service migration.”
In the next several weeks ADTRAN will make announcements demonstrating
its progress toward its envisioned Future Network State vision regarding
streamlining enterprise service delivery via virtual network
functionality, reducing time to market through the automation and
orchestration of Gigabit broadband services and through the
implementation of Open APIs.
About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and
communications equipment. ADTRAN’s products enable voice, data, video
and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures.
ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private
enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users
worldwide. For more information, please visit www.adtran.com.
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