Telecom Italia has adopted Juniper Networks® MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers on its service point of presence (PoP) infrastructure, acting as edge services aggregation node, refered as "Service hub". The "Service hub" is a point of flexibility for inserting physical and virtual appliances. The solution will also be used as a universal software defined networking (SDN) gateway to seamlessly connect physical and virtual networks.
- According to Juniper, Telecom Italia is currently trialing Juniper Networks® Contrail SDN and NFV controller with OpenStack to transform its service creation complexity by integrating virtual and physical network functions as well as creating flexible, dynamic service chains.
- Juniper's open approach to SDN/NFV networking enables Telecom Italia to integrate physical and virtual network functions from Juniper Networks as well as third party vendors, enabling a true ecosystem of best-of-breed solutions to achieve differentiated services and subscriber value faster and at lower operating cost.
"The integration of Juniper Networks high performance technology as a "service hub" brings increased flexibility to introduce new service features to our customers. We leverage Juniper's expertise to make SDN/NFV technologies the key to shortening time-to-market and improve cost effectiveness."
- Paolo Fasano, Data Networks Innovation, Telecom Italia
"Telecom Italia's selection of Juniper's MX Series to evolve the service PoP will help provide a High-IQ network that is massively scalable and automated to enable rapid service provisioning. We're thrilled they chose to test Juniper Networks Contrail to help create a dynamic services environment."
- Mike Marcellin, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Marketing, Juniper Networks
