The transformation to an all-IP Next Generation wireless network in the Caribbean would extend network coverage, enable operational simplification, allow for rapid disaster recovery, and reduce costs. Extending cable-based network infrastructure in the Caribbean involves trenching and rigging to install poles, cables and plants in a diverse and environmentally-sensitive ecosystem. Furthermore, traditional approaches to network extension are vulnerable to weather-related damage and subsequent network downtime.

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Network
Transformation:
How Next
Generation
IP-­‐Based Wireless
Networks Will
Benefit the
Caribbean.
By Jennifer Marron
Marketing & Communications Specialist
WireIE Holdings International Inc.
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Network Transformation:
How Next Generation IP-­‐Based Wireless
Networks Will Benefit the Caribbean
By Jennifer Marron
Marketing & Communications Specialist
WireIE Holdings International Inc.
T he Internet and the World Wide Web
have revolutionized society. The quality
Transforming to an all-­‐IP network is very
beneficial as it extends network coverage,
enables operational simplification, allows for
depends directly on the quality of the rapid disaster recovery, and reduces costs.
communication channel. Today, Next
Generation Networks are revolutionalizing Network Extensions
the world of communications and are Network extensions are an essential part of
becoming more common, as both Next Generation Networks as they improve
consumers and businesses are realizing their and extend coverage and coverage areas.
long list of benefits. These beneficial These wireless extensions allow client bases
qualities include using a great variety of to be built for approximately one third of the
devices and experiences, while promoting price of extending traditional cable-­‐based
economic development at the same time. infrastructure.
Opportunity for this technology It is difficult and very costly to extend cable-­‐
An opportunity exists to leverage this based infrastructure in the Caribbean, as it
technology transformation throughout the involves trenching, and rigging for the build
Caribbean. These networks, supported by of poles, cables, and switching centres in a
the Internet Protocol (IP), have the capability very diverse and environmentally sensitive
to transport any information or service we ecosystem. These traditional approaches are
associate with the web. Today, IP has quite vulnerable to weather-­‐related damage,
become an adopted standard for almost any and subsequent network downtime. Legacy
service or application. IP-­‐based networks are infrastructure based on Time Division
both flexible and economical methods of Multiplex (TDM) limits the operator to
creating a solution that integrates with circuit-­‐switched voice and relatively
established and future network inflexible data configurations. On the other
technologies. hand, IP extensions have infinite flexibility.
Extending existing networks also allow local
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clients and users to access the Internet and connectivity and configuration in a
web-­‐based services at exponentially deployment process that is repeatable.
Therefore, relying on an IP-­‐based network
empowers multimedia experiences rather than legacy infrastructure-­‐based
bringing the user way beyond voice. In networks allows for rapid recovery time
addition, IP networks offer significant should a hurricane or other weather-­‐related
network redundancy and diversity incident occur.
configurations, and are much more flexible
and reliable overall. The Benefits
The primary benefit of adopting an all-­‐IP
network are the cost savings, in that they
Disaster Recovery Tool diminish hardware costs and offer
The Caribbean has a operational improvements
unique need for rapid
deployment of
The web offers since one converged
network is used, rather
communications enriched services than a patchwork of
networks in the event disparate networks using
that a hurricane hits a targeting capabilities other less standardized
certain region and
connectivity is lost. Being
of new wireless equipment and protocols.
This process is much
non-­‐reliant on traditional mobile devices simpler and costs less.
legacy infrastructure New applications can also
allows networks to be up and running be added and used, which is another benefit
quickly if disaster or weather-­‐related from switching to IP. These applications can
incidents occur. IP-­‐based wireless remote be used as a source of new revenue by
sites are fast, easy, less expensive, and have providing value to enterprises and users.
are currently used to with traditional Cloud Computing
technologies. Among other things, IP standards allow for
seamless interconnectivity of both network
Furthermore, an all-­‐IP philosophy has the devices and user devices. An example of this
greatest degree of design flexibility while is demonstrated utilizing the power of
also retaining relative simplicity, meaning it
can be set up to cater to the specific served, documents are created and
environment. Channelized voice and circuit collaborated upon within the application,
switching infrastructure is also no longer and ultimately stored, a popular example
needed, since IP utilizes Voice-­‐Over Internet being Google Docs. on the iGoogle platform.
Protocol (VoIP) instead. IP networks also
enjoy a very wide selection of network Cloud computing allows users to store files
equipment choices at comparatively low on the web, making it an ideal environment
prices. They facilitate simplified device from which to share and collaborate.
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Innovations such as the cloud computer will depend on the size of carrier. WireIE can
dramatically reduce the cost of end-­‐user add value to a carrier as we offer turnkey
equipment (e.g. Netbooks). With these kinds solutions, network design and deployment.
of networks, many different users are able Therefore, IP the most popular network
to communicate via a standardized protocol in the world is truly the way of
connection. The web offers enriched the future, as its benefits far outweigh those
services targeting capabilities of new of traditional networks. There has never
wireless mobile devices. Rich onboard been a better time for the Caribbean to take
applications draw on web resources advantage of the benefits of IP networks in
order to realize the full potential.
the web, which allows for infinite capabilities
for the end-­‐user. IP is also essentially future-­‐
proof, in that it allows growth to be a
relatively seamless, non-­‐disruptive task. WireIE Solution
Therefore, transforming to an IP network WireIE is a global leader in providing
allows for cheaper operations and network
maintenance overall.
WireIE Solution
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rapidly emerging as the fundamental
starting point in exploiting the full potential
of the web. This technology is now reducing
costs without sacrificing any capabilities or
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benefits from older IT platforms. IP networks
address many of the problems associated
with traditional wireless technologies, as
professional services and innovative
solutions for the wireless network operator.
well as providing an elegant solution for WireIE offers a consistently high level of skill
and experience in the design, deployment,
communication needs. IP-­‐based architecture
creates great opportunities for new and management of radio access, backhaul,
applications, in that the ones that were and IP core network solutions. Where
previously impossible to implement can now appropriate, WireIE will support a legacy
be successfully launched and completely ransition to IP by designing
integrated. customized hybrid solutions.
Transforming into IP-­‐based networks
permits virtually effortless interconnection
with neighbouring networks even if it is a
different operator. However, the length of
time required for this overall transformation
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What can we do for you?
At WireIE, we have the expertise to identify and understand your unique challenges. We have
the knowledge, experience and resources to create, build, deploy and maintain the latest in
wireless network solutions. We are the industry's brightest and best and we're prepared to
ensure success in your Next Generation Network solution. Let's start the conversation.
Rob Barlow
President and CEO
WireIE
rob.barlow@wireie.com
Tel: +1.905.882.4660
Fax: +1.905.882.0223
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