Network Management Solution: Optimize Infrastructure for IPTV Services

Cable and wireline operators stand to benefit significantly from the emerging IPTV service market. But deploying and managing reliable and profitable services requires diligent planning in order to confront the operational challenges along the way. This paper examines these challenges and outlines a network infrastructure and network management solution that will optimize the IPTV service delivery. The Cisco Advanced Services assists Service Providers for assessment, planning, implementation and supporting their Operations Support System (OSS) for next-generation video-over-IP services. Cisco Advanced Services will help ensure that IPTV services can be brought to market quickly and operations staff is ready to manage the services.