A converged optical and packet architecture is compelling for multiple reasons, including network cost reductions, network architecture simplification, and operational efficiency.  Join WWT Technical Solutions Architect Tyler Tappy as he discusses the benefits and potential drawbacks of a converged architecture. Tyler also provides a detailed look at the available platforms and the optical and routing technologies involved, reviews reference architectures and explores ways this architecture can support your company's technical and business goals.

Segment Routing (SR) is a prevalent technology in mid-size to large organizations and emerging as a viable solution for others. It provides operational simplicity, reduced downtime with Fast Reroute support, and the ultimate network flexibility with Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE). Paired with a Bandwidth Broker like Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (CNC), you can deliver end-to-end services over several different SLAs (High Bandwidth, Low-Latency, or Constrained Paths) and provide dynamic real-time path redirection for congested networks. Explore the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to see which tools and resources are available to help you.

Service providers have a lot of experience working with these technologies and offer relatively reliable services at a variety of speeds; however, by privatizing the Transport Network, companies can realize the numerous benefits mentioned above. The key to deciding whether to buy your transport or whether to build your own is really based on the needs of an organization. Fear of unknown technologies can be easily overcome by partnering with experienced solution providers like WWT. Join us to learn more about what is right for your organization.

Grab a quick dose of deep expertise with the WWT Expert series. In each episode, our host poses topical questions to a WWT Expert. Learn about the business solutions these experts have created, the technologies they've mastered and the trends they're seeing in the marketplace. All in 30 minutes or less. Optical networking covers a broad range of technologies that play a key role in today's multi-layer networks. Still, a lot of people are unfamiliar with the technology or its purpose. Matt Coble is back with an Optical Networking titan, Christine Fierro. Christine has led and grown the Optical Networking practice at WWT and we're proud to invite her to our WWT Expert series. An "expert" to say the least, she boasts experience in Optical Networking, MPLS/Segment Routing and Network Service Orchestration with our largest customers. Grab a bite and tune in to hear this WWT Expert discuss the latest questions and concerns she is hearing from organizations.