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The IPSphere group has begun to define standardized interfaces for client networks and between carrier MPLS networks, which will make it possible for customers to get service guarantees that span multiple carriers. Enterprises may one day be able to use the public Internet for functions that currently require private networks and still maintain high security and performance levels for critical applications and latency-sensitive traffic such as VoIP.
Ultimately, if IPSphere is successful, a user could get the same performance and security guarantees across multiple carriers' networks that are now limited to a single private network. It's an ambitious undertaking, and it could be years before we'll see realization of that potential, but we'll be watching--and hoping.
Developing and managing a network budget is hard work for network professionals, who often get hit with new projects that they know nothing about. Is there a better way to manage network spending?
Making the jump from outdated legacy technology to a more modern digital infrastructure will allow businesses to innovate at the speed and scale needed in today’s marketplace.
The business world is speeding up. The longer IT leaders wait to get their needs met, the more at risk their businesses and their jobs will be.
