AT&T’s creation of the Domain 2.0 program, which is driven by the implementation of software-defined networks (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV), is causing the telecom equipment industry to rethink how they deliver products and services.
The telco’s initiative has driven all of its vendor partners to be on their toes, meaning they have to be able to quickly innovate and respond to any emerging issue. If they don’t these vendors run the risk of being ousted by another new supplier.
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