Juniper Networks and TIM Sign Agreement to Drive
Telco Cloud Evolution
Memorandum of Understanding Outlines Research
and Development of Software-Defined Networking and Open Optical Systems
to Enhance End-User Digital Experience
Juniper Networks,
an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, and TIM
have initiated a joint agreement
to collaborate on the research and development of an innovative
cloud-oriented network infrastructure. The parties plan to explore the
viability of a next-generation platform based on automation,
virtualization and open interfaces in support of a wide range
of high-performance, secure digital services. In particular, TIM is
focused on the evolution of its FutureNET and ultrabroadband customer
network platforms to ensure they are fit for purpose as IoT and 5G
requirements become more relevant over the next five
years.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the
two organizations will facilitate thorough experimentation and testing
of new networking techniques in a drive to enhance performance,
reliability and security. The MoU is also intended
to foster greater levels of partnership with a comprehensive ecosystem
of technology providers and industry forums, enabling rich
functionality, ongoing innovation and best practice.
“TIM’s goal is to accelerate its evolution towards
the network of the future. Our vision is towards a more automated,
interconnected and agile network that reacts more easily to customer
demands. Through the development of Software-Defined
Networking and open optical systems, TIM will be able to develop a host
of software components that can be activated where and when needed,
based on customer needs. We have chosen to work with Juniper
Networks via the research and innovation embodied in this
MoU because the company shares our vision of transformation through
network openness, virtualization and simplification to drive a superior
digital customer experience.” Enrico Bagnasco, Head of Innovation at TIM
“Juniper believes that simplicity in both network
design and operation has to become a core value for the networking
industry and we welcome the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking
operator such as TIM to help deliver effective
solutions for the challenges presented by trends such as IoT, security,
5G and big data. We are committed to sharing expertise, projects,
laboratories and resources to design, experiment and implement the
technologies to foster the digital transformation that
will enable the next-generation service offerings to TIM’s customers
across Italy.” Tom Ruban, Chief Technical Officer EMEA at Juniper Networks
Source: Juniper Networks media announcement
