Shamim Akhtar, Comcast's architect and senior director of network strategy, explains why the cable company is moving to a more distributed network architecture.
Shamim Akhtar, Comcast's architect and senior director of network strategy, explains why the cable company is moving to a more distributed network architecture.
Carol Wilson, User Rank: Blogger 4/7/2014 | 2:43:58 PM
Re: Comcast: Reshaping the Cable Network Architecture I don't think the distributed data approach would force locally distributed data into a centralized backbone - there's no reason that would happen.
Comcast is working to make the most efficient use of its distribution networks and wherever its local point of distribution is, Netflix has to connect to that network to reach its customers.
DHagar, User Rank: Light Sabre 4/7/2014 | 2:27:18 PM
Comcast: Reshaping the Cable Network Architecture @danielcawrey, that makes great sense! That is what provides a really competitive network. And, as Carol points out, Comcast is in a great position to do that; particularly with their intelligence!
Carol Wilson, User Rank: Blogger 4/7/2014 | 1:53:19 PM
Re: Comcast: Reshaping the Cable Network Architecture Comcast is in a position to distribute data differently even from a CDN or other more localized access point, the key seems to be the intelligence to know where the most cost-effective place is for storing specific data and that seems to be what newer architectures will help them exploit.
danielcawrey, User Rank: Light Sabre 4/7/2014 | 1:09:41 PM
Re: Comcast: Reshaping the Cable Network Architecture Decentralization is key. For so long, cable providers have been pushing data from consolidated locations through fiber and then to copper. But why not spread things out? Why not implement content delivery networks like streaming video firms do?
This is what the all-IP network gives Comcast the ability to do, and it is something that is necessary for them to be able to compete in digital content areas like video streaming.
DHagar, User Rank: Light Sabre 4/7/2014 | 12:46:11 PM
Comcast: Reshaping the Cable Network Architecture Good thoughts, jabailo! Actually, it would make great sense for Netflix to do that; their unique capability to deliver what the customer wants would position them favorably.
True, Amazon is a host, but that does not preclude Netflix from developing its own networks. Plus, Amazon is setting up more of a "utility" with their network, which is the channel - Netflix can take advantage of their customer relationships.
jabailo, User Rank: Light Sabre 4/6/2014 | 1:10:32 PM
Re: Comcast: Reshaping the Cable Network Architecture I wonder how much they'd reduce total traffic, just by putting a Netflix imager as close as they can to their subscribers. Although I would think that Amazon Cloud, that hosts Netflix would already have been localizing those streamed videos.
DHagar, User Rank: Light Sabre 4/4/2014 | 1:18:13 PM
Comcast: Reshaping the Cable Network Architecture Excellent perspective, from Shamim, on the the advances in technology and architecture that is enabling new networking and virtualization models, with new economic advantages.
Excellent outline of issues, opportunities, and expanded architecture designs. It points out the advancement of technology is such that the design now is becoming a key.
Intel's Sandra Rivera discusses network transformation and how Intel technologies, programs, and standards body efforts have helped the industry migration to SDN and NFV.
With the ETSI-approved Distributed NFV PoC running in the background, RAD's CEO, Dror Bin, talks about why D-NFV makes compelling sense for service providers, and about the dollars and cents RAD is putting behind D-NFV.
Cyan's Planet Orchestrate allows service providers and their end-customers to activate software-based capabilities such as firewalls and encryption on top of existing Ethernet services in just minutes.
Kontron and ISV partner Vantrix demonstrate high-performance video transcoding and data analytic solutions on same 2U standard platform that is ready for SDN and NFV deployments made by mobile, cable and cloud operators.
At Huawei's Global Analysts Summit in Shenzhen, China, Steven C. Hawley from TV Strategies speaks to us about the evolving role of hybrid video for competitive success.
Justin van der Lande from Analysys Mason shares with us his views on how telecom operators can leverage customer asset monetization with big data. His discusses the current status of big data applications and the challenges and opportunities for telecom operators in the digital economy era.
Mobile and internet are becoming intertwined; IT and CT are integrating; and leading CSPs have begun to transform to information service and entertainment providers. How should the BSS system evolve to enable this transformation? Karl Whitelock, an analyst at Frost & Sullivan, shares his views.
As new site acquisition becomes more difficult, Orange Tunisia has requested multi-band antenna to support UMTS and LTE innovation. Some things considered include reducing the cost of antenna maintenance and having high reliability antenna and EasyRET solution.
Intel's Sandra Rivera discusses network transformation and how Intel technologies, programs, and standards body efforts have helped the industry migration to SDN and NFV.
With the ETSI-approved Distributed NFV PoC running in the background, RAD's CEO, Dror Bin, talks about why D-NFV makes compelling sense for service providers, and about the dollars and cents RAD is putting behind D-NFV.
Cyan's Planet Orchestrate allows service providers and their end-customers to activate software-based capabilities such as firewalls and encryption on top of existing Ethernet services in just minutes.
Kontron and ISV partner Vantrix demonstrate high-performance video transcoding and data analytic solutions on same 2U standard platform that is ready for SDN and NFV deployments made by mobile, cable and cloud operators.
At Huawei's Global Analysts Summit in Shenzhen, China, Steven C. Hawley from TV Strategies speaks to us about the evolving role of hybrid video for competitive success.
Justin van der Lande from Analysys Mason shares with us his views on how telecom operators can leverage customer asset monetization with big data. His discusses the current status of big data applications and the challenges and opportunities for telecom operators in the digital economy era.
Mobile and internet are becoming intertwined; IT and CT are integrating; and leading CSPs have begun to transform to information service and entertainment providers. How should the BSS system evolve to enable this transformation? Karl Whitelock, an analyst at Frost & Sullivan, shares his views.
As new site acquisition becomes more difficult, Orange Tunisia has requested multi-band antenna to support UMTS and LTE innovation. Some things considered include reducing the cost of antenna maintenance and having high reliability antenna and EasyRET solution.
Tony Conlan, Global CTO of RAN, Telefonica, shares his opinion on antennas in LTE network deployment: Tower space is the premier requirement on antennas; reliability is important to reduce OPEX; and EasyRET solution will be helpful for antenna maintenance.
With the development of LTE, tower space and load are limited for new antenna, but users' capacity requirements are growing fast. To provide a better MBB experience, Panya Vechbanyongratana from dtac Thailand shared his experiences and antenna requirements.
Lucas Skoczkowski, CEO of Redknee, and Amir Orucevic, Director BH Mobile, discuss how the benefits of the Redknee Unified suite of products provide BH Telecom with innovation and leadership in the market, with the flexibility to launch services faster to the market, provide new and compelling promotions and pricing models, and combine services in order to drive ...
To save this item to your list of favorite Light Reading content so you can find it later in your Profile page, click the "Save It" button next to the item.
If you found this interesting or useful, please use the links to the services below to share it with other readers. You will need a free account with each service to share an item via that service.
.JPG)
Digg
Del.icio.us
Reddit
Tweet This