Service providers, rapidly transforming their service model from basic transport to managed services, are adopting a converged network platform that can generate sustainable competitive advantages and profits. With its Carrier Ethernet foundation, the Cisco IP Next-Generation Network with the Cisco ServiceFlex design is a platform suited for new managed services because it delivers both consumer and business services over a truly converged Carrier Ethernet infrastructure.
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