ADTRAN, a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, has recently announced the release of an open standard based carrier-grade set of fiber broadband access solutions, covering the entire access network from the central office to the cabinet and the customer premises. With the open interface solution, ADTRAN aims to unlock a single-vendor access network in a closed Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband networks.
ADTRAN's open interface solution portfolio includes: ADTRAN multi-service access nodes (MSAN) that seamlessly interoperate with ADTRAN’s complete portfolio of ONTs, residential and business gateways, as well as MDU switches. In addition, the open interfaces of the ADTRAN MSANs also support third-party developed ONTs and Wi-Fi integrated residential gateways.
According to ADTRAN, the open approach enables operators to select best-in-class solutions from multiple providers to simplify deployment models and accelerate new revenue generating services across their entire network. Open interfaces exist for cable, video and DSL broadband networks allowing carriers to select customer premise equipment, middleware and access platforms based on their specific network, topology and service requirements.
Erik Keith, principal analyst for broadband networks and multi-play services, Current Analysis
A variety of important ultra-broadband access technologies including G.fast, GPON, NG-PON2 and 10 Gigabit Services PON (XGS-PON) will require operators to leverage a more flexible deployment model to maximize return on investment and speed time-to-market as these technologies are deployed within multi-vendor environments..
Chris Thompson, director, customer device portfolio, ADTRAN
The pace of network innovation and new services introduction has been slowed due to proprietary network connections and disparate operational models between different vendors. This is driving the need for a fully open, software defined programmable network.
