Ever since the first transmission via ARPANET occurred in 1969, the internet has grown into such significance in our daily lives that it is being often referred to as one of the basic necessities of life alongside food, clean air, and water. Today, everything from mobile phones to the family microwave is connected to the internet and transmits data continuously. The COVID 19 pandemic also accelerated the growth of cloud computing wherein more people started to use cloud-based services leading to further internet congestion.
Working tirelessly in the background to facilitate this seamless transmission and exchange of data are IP networks that help data move from source to the correct destination.
However, with the present explosive growth of internet-enabled services and use cases, the challenge for the telecom companies and mobile service providers is the growing unease that traditional IP networks will be able to handle the volume gracefully.
It is estimated that by 2025, there will be over 100 billion connected points globally via the internet. Telecommunication service providers will be finding it hard to manage seamless traffic with their existing IP networks when such massive surges occur.
The need for a solution to manage the explosive growth of internet traffic is a growing concern globally and an answer seems to have emerged in the form of Intelligent IP Networks.
In simple terms, Intelligent IP Networks are networks that have integrated AI-based intelligence to identify the numerous services that will be using the allotted traffic channels and optimize interfaces, and network resources in accordance with the consumption trends. Intelligent IP networks are able to autonomously manage scalability within their ecosystem and set the stage for always-on experiences for network connectivity.
Here are 5 reasons why Intelligent IP networks are being fast adopted by global telecom companies, mobile operators, and carriers:
Exponential Scalability
With intelligent packet routing, service, and bandwidth optimization, Intelligent IP networks will allow for rapid scalability of network traffic. With 5G slowly promising to become mainstream in several global markets, the scale at which devices will connect to the internet will increase. There will be unprecedented volumes of internet data transmission that will occur in the 5G era and traditional IP networks will not be able to dynamically scale up to meet the requirements. Intelligent IP networks will offer highly flexible links for enabling faster customer experiences via the internet.
Growth of Cloud Computing
Did you know that nearly85%of all enterprise applications are cloud-based? Additionally, nearly every consumer sector is being disrupted by cloud services that master the art of offering services on-demand at a lower cost when compared to established business models. Traditional IP networks will not be able to factor in the huge and dynamic needs of today’s cloud services. From rapid scaling to pro-active availability, the challenges posed by growing cloud adoption for carriers are immense.
Personalized Optimization of Bandwidth
Intelligent IP networks allow carriers to offer guaranteed and personalized bandwidth experiences to their customers as they operate with principles such as sliced bandwidth isolation. This will allow them to adjust bandwidth allocation in a highly flexible manner and deliver custom solutions to a large number of subscribers simultaneously.
Autonomous Operations
Unlike traditional IP networks, Intelligent IP networks do not need manual intervention for deployment. Hence, they can be conveniently used for dynamic services that run on modern-day cloud infrastructure. They do not need manual provisioning and can facilitate rapid responses to help with faster adjustment of services. Also, they have intelligent AI-powered fault analytics and rectification features that allow them to heal on their own in most cases. Traditional IP networks would require disruptive shutdowns and time-consuming manual interventions to rectify faults which will ultimately result in the unavailability of the network for end consumers frequently. Today, when digital services are at a peak, such network connectivity issues can impact the reputation of the carrier severely.
Better Governance
Intelligent IP networks offer simpler and better governance mechanisms for carriers. Being self-driven and intelligently monitored continuously, these networks are most suitable for secure connections that are needed for today’s high-profile digital economy. They can enforce governance policies and protocols more efficiently. The AI algorithms can ensure that no biased network configuration decisions come about. This will result in a better experience for all customers irrespective of the regions in which they are located.
Network providers and carriers can become true enablers of digital transformation across all markets they operate in by integrating Intelligent IP networks into their infrastructure strategies. This is the way forward to ensure that the digital economy progresses and makes its impact felt in even the most remote areas and markets. Given that, these Intelligent IP networks can turn into the foundation for the growth of digital penetration and help businesses build more powerful services on the cloud to ensure consumers get “always-on” accessibility to their services.