At present, OSN only works with a router. 3Com says it plans to release a module for switches, which the LineSider software will also be able to run on and manage, though it hasn't provided any timeframe for this.
Because of the higher bandwidths that switches must support, building a server that can usefully run applications in a switch is more difficult than one designed for a router.
No other networking vendors yet offer the capability to run complete third-party applications on switches or routers, though Cisco has talked about it. Like competitors Alcatel and F5, Cisco sells networking gear that can run
smaller components of third-party apps.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
