Network Modernization Overview Al Errico Network Modernization Practice Lead Fujitsu Network Communications

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10M 50B 353B The Problem MORE SPEED MORE DEVICES MORE APPLICATIONS Gigabits per second Internet connections are surging to Connected devices expected to increase to Mobile apps downloads forecasted to reach 10M 50B 353B … that’s a 10 fold increase year over year By 2020 In 2021 Deloitte Global, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Predictions 2016 report, Morgan Stanley Research, Computing Growth Drivers Over Time, App Annie Market Forecast 2016 - 2021 More Speed, Devices and Apps = Higher Demand for Bandwidth

Planning Considerations Network Architecture ISP/OSP Requirements OSS Requirements Capacity and Scalability for Growth Objectives Growth Projections Technology Etc. Input Output PLANNING Plan for Today and Tomorrow

Planning Challenges YOUR PLAN REALITY Remember to Allow for Obstacles Encountered on the Way!

How to Get from Here to There? Some Key Steps to Take Determine what you want to achieve with modernization Select type of technology to be used Create business plan Understand investment cost of technology shift Analyze impact on your network Develop transition plan Set realistic timeframes for execution

Interoperability Testing Feature Compatibility Integration Network are generally comprised of multi- vendor equipment Operational subsystems sit on top : OSS must be part of ecosystem Management systems need to interlink for efficient operations Integration is at network and operational levels Core network changes limit some migration activities Pre-migration activities may be required to get needed space and power Vendor Compatibility Interoperability Back Office Systems Interoperability Testing Feature Compatibility Well Defined Integration Approach Saves Time and Money

Deployment Appoint project manager to control overall deployment Define work-flow process map for delivery models Understand critical path items Establish delivery timelines and hardware lead times Be ready for in-field changes Define change order procedures, triggers and approval processes Create work orders, job completion and payments Having a Detailed Plan and Single Point of Contact Leads to Success

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Selecting the Right Technology ACCESS CORE GPON EPON ACTIVE ETHERNET CARRIER ETHERNET MPLS/IP SONET DWDM HYBRID

Snapshot of Design Build Its Complicated Program Executive Communications Customer Satisfaction Partner Selection and Mgmt Project Management Schedule Resource Planning Risk Management Reporting Change Management Governance Financial Reporting Budgeting Record Management Quality Management Contract Management Legal Compliance Solution Planning Network Architecture Vendor Selection Network Design Service Catalog Capacity Planning Design Doc/Specs IOT Lab Design Management Network Design Network Deployment Inside Plant Engineering Detailed Design Install/Turn up Integration Site Acceptance Testing System Integration Testing As-Built Docs Managed Take Over handoff Business Management Procurement Material Management AP/Invoicing/Billing/Order Mgt. Site Acquisition Lease Agreement Outside Plant Engineering Engineering Site/Path Survey Right of Way/Easement Planning Outside Plant Construction Construction Management Safety Compliance Design Compliance Permitting Quality Control As Built Records Legal / DOT Compliance

Create an Architecture Framework NETWORK TOPOLOGY HARDWARE AND DEVICES CAPACITY AND BANDWIDTH HIGH AVAILABILITY AND REDUNDANCY IP SCHEMES SOFTWARE FEATURE SET PROTOCOL It Simplifies the Design Build Process

Removing Risk from Integration HOW TO DO IT Use hybrid solutions Engage industry experts Do commissioning testing Leads to Seamless Connections and Quick Network Modernization Rollout

Key Architectures of Transport Networks IP/MPLS DWDM

One Size Does Not Fit All! RESOURCES SONET DCS IP VPN MPLS Optical ROADMS Ethernet YANG Models Open Networks Optical DCI OPERATIONS SDN/NFV SDN NFV vCPE VNFs LSO vCE

What to Consider before Getting Started? Analyze your network on a market by market or regional basis Prioritize regions for network modernization Decide modernization option for each region Maximize capex expenditures where needed Maintain and expand the existing technology Upgrade legacy transport to second generation Upgrade network with open networking technology Create Phased Network Modernization and Expansion Roadmap

Operations, Support and Maintenance SLA/SLO Performance monitoring OPERATIONS SUPPORT MAINTENANCE Network/services turn-up & testing NOC technical support Trouble Ticketing Truck rolls, repairs, migrations Software/hardware upgrades, moves Planned & unplanned outages