The All-Optical Network: The Roles of Hybrid Transfer Nodes for Optimization in SONET, DWDM and MPLS Metro and Long Haul Networks 2007-2011
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This study analyzes contemporary optical network equipment, compares and contrasts the functionality, and presents respective market shares segmented by the leading optical transport protocols: SONET, DWDM, and MPLS.
Hybrid transfer nodes are now playing a key role in optical networks by aiding the operators facilitating efficient traffic management; this study will explain how the hybrid transfer nodes achieve superior bandwidth management through innovative technical advancements in hardware and software designs. An overview of major vendor initiatives in this space will also be provided.
In addition the study provides a quantitative analysis of major market segments including component-level forecasts by technology type. Insight's forecasts for technology and components are presented by geographical region.
This study analyzes contemporary optical network equipment, compares and contrasts the functionality, and presents respective market shares segmented by the leading optical transport protocols: SONET, DWDM, and MPLS.