Four telecom operators in the Asia Pacific region have signed up with Cisco for IP transformation.
The deal reflects Cisco's growing presence in the telecom service provider business in the region.
"We signed agreements with top 4 telecom operators in the region for their IP transformation," said Jeff White, VP of service provider business, Cisco APJC.
Due to confidentiality reasons, the networking major did not disclose the names of these operators.
Cisco has a strong presence in Indian telecom market. It works with Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices, etc.
At present, service provider business generates majority revenue to Cisco in the Asia Pacific market.
Cisco competes with Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, ZTE and Huawei in the service provider segment.
Though Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, ZTE and Huawei are end-to-end telecom infrastructure players, Cisco is not keen to become an end-to-end player by offering radio and tower solutions which are currently missing in Cisco portfolio.
"We are the leading IP player in the global markets. Operators are looking for best technologies and solutions, we will continue to dominate in these areas. The shift from voice to data will assist us in gaining more market share," White added.
Focus on IP is expected to strengthen Cisco's service provider business as major companies are focusing on LTE 4G.
Cisco identified the scope of Wi-Fi 2-3 years ago. Cisco will continue to dominate the Wi-Fi market with more solutions.
To strengthen their Wi-Fi presence among telecom operators, Ericsson bought BelAir and Nokia Siemens Networks announced its association with Ruckus Wireless.
Cisco's telecom service provider business strategy will revolve around optimization, operational excellence, innovation and network virtualization.
Cisco's recent acquisitions are also aimed at strengthening its service provider business.
Recently, Cisco completed the acquisition of Lightwire that develops optical interconnect technology for high-speed networking applications. The acquisition is expected to allow Cisco to deliver cost-effective, high-speed networks with the next generation of optical connectivity.
Cisco also acquired ClearAccess. The acquisition enhances Cisco's network management capabilities and enables service providers to better deliver, manage and monetize their services.
Cisco's latest innovations are also assisting the global networking major to step up pressure on traditional telecom equipment makers.
Cisco recently updated its cloud-ready switching portfolio to enhance network virtualization with simplicity and scale.
Cisco announced the validation of its coherent 100G dense wavelength division multiplexing solution, exceeding 3,000 km in reach without the need for regeneration. This distance is 50 percent farther than any non-Raman alternative solution on the market today.
Cisco also introduced the industry's first carrier-grade, end-to-end Wi-Fi infrastructure to deliver next-generation hotspots. The technology is designed to deliver seamless mobile experiences and enables operators to support a continuing expansion of mobile traffic, devices and new services.
Cisco introduced new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with app-enabled capabilities for new home experiences. The three new routers offer wireless performance and support for Cisco Connect Cloud.
Cisco announced it expanded its small business product portfolio with new wireless access points, routers, switches, unified communications and partner-managed service offerings.
Cisco reported third quarter net sales of $11.6 billion.
Recently, Cisco CEO John Chambers said: "In a world of clouds, video and mobile device proliferations, the role of the intelligent network has never been greater and our value proposition with our customers is the strongest it has ever been. Our vision and strategy is focused on the right market transitions, and I want to thank our shareholders, employees, customers and partners for their ongoing commitment to Cisco."
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The deal reflects Cisco's growing presence in the telecom service provider business in the region.
"We signed agreements with top 4 telecom operators in the region for their IP transformation," said Jeff White, VP of service provider business, Cisco APJC.
Due to confidentiality reasons, the networking major did not disclose the names of these operators.
Cisco has a strong presence in Indian telecom market. It works with Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices, etc.
At present, service provider business generates majority revenue to Cisco in the Asia Pacific market.
Cisco competes with Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, ZTE and Huawei in the service provider segment.
Though Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, ZTE and Huawei are end-to-end telecom infrastructure players, Cisco is not keen to become an end-to-end player by offering radio and tower solutions which are currently missing in Cisco portfolio.
"We are the leading IP player in the global markets. Operators are looking for best technologies and solutions, we will continue to dominate in these areas. The shift from voice to data will assist us in gaining more market share," White added.
Focus on IP is expected to strengthen Cisco's service provider business as major companies are focusing on LTE 4G.
Cisco identified the scope of Wi-Fi 2-3 years ago. Cisco will continue to dominate the Wi-Fi market with more solutions.
To strengthen their Wi-Fi presence among telecom operators, Ericsson bought BelAir and Nokia Siemens Networks announced its association with Ruckus Wireless.
Cisco's telecom service provider business strategy will revolve around optimization, operational excellence, innovation and network virtualization.
Cisco's recent acquisitions are also aimed at strengthening its service provider business.
Recently, Cisco completed the acquisition of Lightwire that develops optical interconnect technology for high-speed networking applications. The acquisition is expected to allow Cisco to deliver cost-effective, high-speed networks with the next generation of optical connectivity.
Cisco also acquired ClearAccess. The acquisition enhances Cisco's network management capabilities and enables service providers to better deliver, manage and monetize their services.
Cisco's latest innovations are also assisting the global networking major to step up pressure on traditional telecom equipment makers.
Cisco recently updated its cloud-ready switching portfolio to enhance network virtualization with simplicity and scale.
Cisco announced the validation of its coherent 100G dense wavelength division multiplexing solution, exceeding 3,000 km in reach without the need for regeneration. This distance is 50 percent farther than any non-Raman alternative solution on the market today.
Cisco also introduced the industry's first carrier-grade, end-to-end Wi-Fi infrastructure to deliver next-generation hotspots. The technology is designed to deliver seamless mobile experiences and enables operators to support a continuing expansion of mobile traffic, devices and new services.
Cisco introduced new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with app-enabled capabilities for new home experiences. The three new routers offer wireless performance and support for Cisco Connect Cloud.
Cisco announced it expanded its small business product portfolio with new wireless access points, routers, switches, unified communications and partner-managed service offerings.
Cisco reported third quarter net sales of $11.6 billion.
Recently, Cisco CEO John Chambers said: "In a world of clouds, video and mobile device proliferations, the role of the intelligent network has never been greater and our value proposition with our customers is the strongest it has ever been. Our vision and strategy is focused on the right market transitions, and I want to thank our shareholders, employees, customers and partners for their ongoing commitment to Cisco."
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