Network Traffic Management Green Lighted

Change is a constant with networking technology. Transmission media, architectures, end-user devices — the very data networks carry — are continually evolving, as capabilities and demand push the envelope. Today, networks are on the cusp of a fundamental change: the introduction of a new traffic management model. Increased availability of IP networks, enhanced capabilities of mobile devices, and the rise of social networking and collaboration make the current network-centric model ineffective. This EETimes article explains the evolution of a new model in which user devices become intelligent participants that share the responsibilities of network traffic management. Are you ready for a new network approach?

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