Challenges and Successes of All-IP Networks in Emerging Markets

Designing and deploying an all-IP network is something for which every telecommunications service provider must plan. This report lays out the technical, organizational, and product planning factors to consider in this transition and presents the experience of three current operators of 100%-IP networks in emerging markets.

"From a technical perspective, the benefits of all-IP networks are fairly well-known: A common IP foundation makes it easier to converge services, manage hardware, and cut expenses. Our interviews also revealed that SPs that have completed the transition can realize additional benefits by streamlining their organizations and bringing products to market more quickly." - Senior Research Analyst Andy Hicks, IDC CEMA