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"In today's economy, broadband carriers must make conscientious decisions about how and where to expand, what technologies to deploy, and which business models are most feasible. To compete effectively, they must offer an assortment of engaging applications and services for both the residential and business end user, and they must continue to evolve their networks to accommodate increasing access speeds. Broadband Services, Applications, and Networks: Enabling Technologies and Business Models focuses on the most promising broadband applications and services and the business strategies that are most viable to ensure favorable return on investment.
Authored by industry professionals highly experienced in the realm of broadband, this report features in-depth analysis of the most critical issues involved in delivering broadband applications and services in today's marketplace. Topics include broadband access technologies (DSL, cable, Ethernet, wireless), network security, operations support systems, asset management, service deployment, and customer care and retention. The report also examines the current and potential markets for a range of broadband applications and services and proffers business strategies that providers can adopt to help ensure profitability. Detailed case studies from service providers around the world also provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities present in today's global broadband industry.
Offering a range of perspectives on the forces driving the broadband and high-speed access sectors, Broadband Services, Applications, and Networks: Enabling Technologies and Business Models is an important resource for any communications company that hopes to profit from the evolutions in broadband applications and services." |
