Virtualising the Home: Introduction to the Virtualised Residential Gateway

Session description:

Fixed broadband access networks are undergoing significant change. Access speed requirements are continuing to trend upwards and service providers are continuing to invest in the enhancement of their fixed access infrastructures. In addition, there has been an increase in the number of smart devices and appliances within the home, with consumers continuously looking for innovative solutions, which enhance their life style and experiences.

Virtualising the Residential gateway is an evolution from existing to new service delivery architectures that drive revenue while being cost-effective and efficient. Service providers are increasingly exploring the virtualization of RGW functions and the possibility of delivering these functions from within the network cloud.

Target audience:

Network engineers, techies, business managers interested in technical developments

Presented by:

Nardus Le Roux - Consulting Engineer: Alcatel-Lucent

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