Nokia Upgrades Fixed Networks with Intelligent Access Solutions Nokia Intelligent Access Introduces New Solutions That Make Fixed Networks Faster, Better and Smarter
Nokia helps operators to evolve ultra-broadband demands with an enhanced portfolio of fixed network solutions and services that make broadband networks faster, better and smarter. Operators will now have access to additional technology choices needed to deliver more bandwidth to more people sooner, bring gigabit experiences to and into every home and better manage network complexity through virtualization. Nokia’s expanded portfolio adds new options to the ultrabroadband toolkit including fixed-wireless access, introduces new carrier-grade in-home Wi-Fi solutions and delivers a new virtualized portfolio of technology that supports the widest range of software-defined (SDN) use cases in the industry. Several factors are impacting operator’s ability to bring ultra-broadband services to customers. First, the need to leverage a mix of ultra-broadband technologies across copper, cable, fiber and wireless to deliver gigabit services and ubiquitous ultra-broadband coverage. Second, it’s no longer enough to simply bring ultra-broadband access to the home; with more than 30% of calls to a Communication Service Provider’s (CSP) helpdesk related to poor in-home connectivity, operators must be able to ensure gigabit Wi-Fi coverage can be delivered to every corner and device in the home. Finally, added network complexity is making it difficult to unlock new capabilities, drive automation and scale the network. To help, Nokia is introducing several new solutions that will bring intelligent access to the network and help operators to:
Erik Keith, principal analyst at GlobalData, said: “Nokia’s Intelligent Access solution addresses several key pain points operators are challenged with today. First it provides a broad set of deployment options – across fiber, DSL, cable, and now fixed wireless access – that are essential for connecting everyone to everything, and to ensuring the success of evolving operator business cases. Intelligent Access also unlocks whole-home Wi-Fi which is critical to enabling a truly end-to-end gigabit experience. Finally, it delivers virtualization elements which will be key to automate, simplify, scale the network, and deliver new capabilities. Complementary new solutions – including fixed wireless, meshed wi-fi, and a refreshing software-defined access approach with a focus on use cases – confirm Nokia’s ongoing leadership in the fixed networks space.” New solutions part of Nokia’s Intelligent Access vision includes:
Federico Guillén, president of Nokia’s Fixed Networks Business Group, said: “Operators are seeing unprecedented network demands as the need for ultra-broadband performance, coverage and availability continues to grow. Additionally, those looking to provide a true end-to-end gigabit experience can no longer simply focus on bringing high-speed access to the home; they must bring it into the home with carrier-grade solutions that deliver gigabit Wi-Fi coverage to every corner and device in the home. The technologies, nodes, traffic and services needed to support today’s ultra-broadband requirements are adding significant complexity to the network and those who can master this complexity the fastest will come out ahead. Nokia is providing operators with a smarter approach to fixed access that combines the intelligent application of technology with the intelligence of the network to help make broadband networks faster, better and smarter.” Source: Nokia media announcement |