Many internet service providers (ISPs) are faced with massive data-usage growth from their subscriber base due to the fast adoption of the internet for streaming voice (Skype) and video (YouTube) applications. Just a few years ago, streaming video accounted for 30% of all usage whereas it now dominates at more than 60%, with subscriber usage having increased more than 500% in the past six years.
The current internet usage trend demands higher throughput from ISPs with a solid upgrade path to facilitate projected growth. Subscriber requirements have evolved from bursts of high-bandwidth throughput to much more sustained sessions. Finding a solution that provides a high-capacity, scalable and cost-effective upgrade path for growth in the future, is the key.
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