GMPLS and the Optical Control Plane: An Analysis of Profitability and Performance in Optical Networks.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-2 January 2003-Research and Markets Ltd: GMPLS and the Optical Control Plane: An Analysis of Profitability and Performance in Optical Networks(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01012003 GMPLS affords service providers a means of managing complex multi-layer, multi-vendor optical networks, and facilitates significant cost reductions in provisioning, service activation and restoration.

Yet, many providers are hesitant to endorse it, fearing investment in yet another standard without a quick return on investment. How are carriers planning for the optical networks of the future? How will proprietary control plane implementations interoperate in tomorrow`s converged network? What other standards are being developed that are complementary or...

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