AT&T is enhancing its Domain 2.0, Network on Demand platform with the introduction of Virtual Customer Premises Equipment (vCPE) through partnerships with Cisco, Juniper Networks and Brocade. AT&T aims to utilize Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technologies to create dynamic, on demand services for its customers.
Under the project, Cisco will focus on Virtual Network Function (VNF) development on its Integrated Service Routers with advanced virtualization capabilities. Juniper will work on software-based appliance, designed to AT&T’s specifications, to enable customers to run multiple virtual functions on one device. At the same time, Brocade will develop cloud-based access routing for the carrier’s Managed Internet Service.
According to AT&T, the enhanced CPE will allow greater flexibility and help reduce costs.
Rami Rahim, chief executive officer, Juniper Networks
As a leader in network innovation, Juniper understands the benefits of automation and virtualization to deliver the agility that global communications providers like AT&T need in order to bring new, value-added services to their customers.
John Donovan, senior executive vice president, AT&T Technology and Network Operations.
We’re working with Juniper to build and deploy the next generation of networking services. With the support of their technology, we can build and deploy new business services faster. Businesses can be more agile and cost efficient.
