PeerApp, a leading Content Deluvery Network (CDN) for operators to accelerate delivery of Internet video and other over-the-top (OTT) content, has announced an evolution of its current mobile core offerings to bring Internet content acceleration to the edge of mobile networks. The PeerApp Mobile Edge Computing solution will complement the existing PeerApp mobile core solution by bringing optimization functionality such as content caching and DNS (domain name server) caching to the Radio Access Network (RAN). The new solution is designed to maximize RAN link utilization, and deliver hierarchical caching that expands into the RAN.
According to PeerApp, the new virtualized solution, powered by Saguna, leverages Network Function Virtualization (NFV) to bring cloud and virtualization concepts to the RAN; this allows applications to run as close as possible to the subscriber. As a result, subscriber Quality of Experience (QoE) -- which is particularly challenging with mobile video -- is improved. This also changes mobile network operator (MNO) economics by increasing margin and opening monetization opportunities. PeerApp said that its mobile core content acceleration solutions are already deployed with MNOs globally. The new PeerApp Mobile Edge Computing solution combines the best technologies of two market leaders, further helping MNOs solve the challenge of accelerating content delivery in line with consumer expectations, added PeerApp.
Research Directors at Gartner Jessica Ekholm and Akshay K. Sharma
Mobile video is the main driver of overall mobile traffic and will account for about half of it in the next five years. Mobile CSPs are facing tough competitive pressure in saturated markets. To retain existing customers, and gain new ones, they need to offer better services and a higher quality of experience than their competitors. Mobile Video Optimization, 2014 report, published January 2014. In addition, it is likely that LTE, with its faster network speeds, will encourage subscribers to demand and consume even more video content, further exacerbating data congestion.
