Should IP be the brains behind the optical brawn for carriers IP networks? More specifically, should technicians continue to engineer and manage optical trunks for such networks, or should they hand the keys of automation over to IP? Finally, unified IP/optical networking solutions are designed to consolidate the strengths of both IP routing and optical switching into a single network element while eliminating duplicative or unnecessary functions. The result could possibly deliver a powerful yet proprietary solution for carriers that are looking to distinguish their IP services more quickly and sharpen their competitive position in the market overall. New IP networking solutions are increasingly positioning IP as the controlling intelligence behind the brawn of optical networks and each to a different degree. Not surprisingly, all three solutions described above hold the potential to deliver the ideal IP networking solution for carriers, depending on their individual applications, preferences, and requirements.
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