Background: As it is known that the access network is very sensitive to the cost, and the
number of remote nodes (RNs) is large in metro-access network. RN cost occupies the main …

The automation of access optical networks is becoming more and more important in the
research literature, and how to apply the software defined network (SDN) and network …

This paper reports on the overall outcome of the FP7 DISCUS project, which aimed at
designing end to end architectures, protocols and a physical layer exploiting Long-Reach …

The rise of new types of business models with service providers, content providers, and
virtual network operators entering in competition with traditional telco operators, is reducing …

Abstract Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) is currently seen as the ultimate in high-speed
transmission technologies for delivering ubiquitous bandwidth to customers. However, as …

This paper reports on the overall outcome of the FP7 DISCUS project, which aimed at
designing end to end architectures, protocols and a physical layer exploiting Long-Reach …

The threats of disruptions to business continuity looms over companies as they enhance
more capabilities using information technology (IT) infrastructures. What is the best way to …

Metro-scale TDM-DWDM PONs can enable consolidation of network resources and the
convergence of multiple service types on the same infrastructure. Two different SDN …

Software-defined networking (SDN), a present-day alternative to manage and operate data
center Ethernet networks, is also considered a promising choice for operating other …

Summary The paradigm of Software Defined Networking can have significant beneficial
impacts on the provision of traditional Telecommunications services, but there is a possibility …