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Infonetics: Mobile operators evaluating SDN and NFV for more flexible and cost-effective backhaul(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwired) -- 10/15/14 -- Market research firm Infonetics Research released excerpts from its 2014 Macrocell Backhaul Strategies: Global Service Provider Survey, which provides insights into operator plans for macrocell backhaul. ANALYST NOTE"The mobile network is evolving to incorporate small cells, distributed antenna systems (DASs), remote radio heads (RRHs), and WiFi, and though the macrocell layer still does the heavy lifting when it comes to traffic handling, the backhaul network behind all this is becoming increasingly complex," notes Richard Webb, directing analyst for mobile backhaul and small cells at Infonetics Research. "Our macrocell backhaul study reveals the extent to which operators are looking at software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) solutions to provide greater backhaul flexibility and cost-savings." MACROCELL BACKHAUL SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS Infonetics' survey respondents have yet to scale their small cell deployments, but anticipate they will place over 20% of traffic from the macro network onto small cells by 2018When asked if or when they will introduce software-defined networking (SDN) into the backhaul network, 29% of respondents say they are deploying or plan to deploy SDN at some point, while the majority (63%) are evaluating it as a possibility with no set timeframeAmong those surveyed, Ethernet on fiber will be the most-used technology for macrocell backhaul connections by 2016, followed by Ethernet-only microwaveDownstream bandwidth is the top-ranked service-level agreement (SLA) metric, rated very important by 92% of operators surveyed, followed by jitter, latency, and upstream bandwidthSurvey respondents not only seek vendors with strong macrocell backhaul product portfolios, but partners who can also support their strategies for holistic, flexible future-proofed networksMACROCELL SURVEY SYNOPSISFor its 28-page macrocell backhaul survey, Infonetics interviewed purchase decision makers at 25 incumbent, mobile, competitive, and cable operators from EMEA, Asia, Latin America, and North America about their current and future plans for macrocell backhaul. The study provides insights into operator deployment strategies, technologies, capacity requirements, packet timing and synchronization methods, SLA metrics, and vendor preferences. The operators participating in the study control 29% of the world's telecom capex. To buy report, contact Infonetics: www.infonetics.com/contact.asp. MOBILE BACKHAUL NFV WEBINARView on-demand analyst Richard Webb's Making Mobile Backhaul Flexible with NFV and SDN, a webinar exploring how network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) can be used to automate transport networks: http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=847425&s=1&k=C8E5B08CA6062C0E9F5C670CA7E7880E RECENT AND UPCOMING RESEARCH Download Infonetics' 2014 market research brochure, publication calendar, events brochure, report highlights, tables of contents, and more at www.infonetics.com/login. Analyst Note: Google Buys into Small Cell Backhaul for its Future Network (June)Analyst Note: Rural Backhaul and the "Goal" of Ubiquitous Coverage (July)Small Cell Backhaul Strategies: Global Service Provider Survey (Sept.)Small Cell Equipment Forecast (Sept.)Millimeter Wave Equipment Forecast (Oct.)Macrocell Mobile Backhaul Equipment and Services Forecast (Oct.)Microwave Equipment Forecast (Nov.)INFONETICS WEBINARSVisit www.infonetics.com/infonetics-events to register for upcoming webinars, view recent webinars on-demand, or learn about sponsoring a webinar. SDN and NFV Roundup of Trials and Deployments (Oct. 23: Attend)Making Mobile Backhaul Flexible with NFV and SDN (View on-demand)The Role of NFV in Mobile Networks (View on-demand)Planning For, Deploying, and Operating HetNets (Sponsorships available)Driving Next-Gen Carrier WiFi Revenue Models (Sponsorships available)INFONETICS IS HIRINGInfonetics Research is hiring analysts. See job openings here. TO INQUIRE ABOUT RESEARCH, CONTACT: N. America (West), Asia Pacific: Larry Howard [email protected] +1 408-583-3335N. America (East, Midwest), Lat. America: Scott Coyne [email protected] +1 408-583-3395Europe, Middle East, Africa, India: Iyassu Soquar [email protected] +1 408-583-3397Greater China, S.E. Asia: ???? Jeffrey Song [email protected] +86 21-3919-8505Japan ?? Takashi Kimura, TAK Analytics [email protected] +81 3-6408-5566South Korea ???? Doug Moon, MBAP [email protected] +82 2-3453-9400 ABOUT INFONETICSInfonetics Research (www.infonetics.com) is an international market research and consulting firm serving the communications industry since 1990. A leader in defining and tracking emerging and established technologies in all world regions, Infonetics helps clients plan, strategize, and compete effectively. View Infonetics' About Us slides here. Image Available: http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2014/10/15/11G023928/Images/2014-Infonetics-Macrocell-Backhaul-Strategies-SP-S-1048045347458.jpg PRESS CONTACT: Richard Webb Directing Analyst, Mobile Backhaul and Small Cells Infonetics Research +44-1689-851-618 or +1-408-583-3369 Email contact Twitter: @RichardAWebb Source: Infonetics Research |
