The network of the future is unbounded, unlocked and open, advocating for cost-effective solutions—solutions that are delivered faster, are more capable of scaling and provide more value to organizations of all sizes.
“Open networking,” much like “software-defined networking (SDN),” “cloud” or “agility,” has fallen victim to the trend of vague terminologies masked in ambiguity. These terms pervade the industry and lead to alternate interpretations that mutate over time, becoming household words that often mean something different to each person in the room.
This whitepaper defines what open networking is and explores the importance of adopting the concept of open networking in the era of digital transformation.
