The next 10 to 15 years will transform network experiences, shifting focus from speed to experience and adaptability. As customers add more devices and multiple access points to the network, they increasingly look for reliable connectivity and low latency from their operators, as well as better security, privacy and service quality. Speed is now table stakes, and the question of the future will be: how well can networks manage complexity and innovation?
The transition from the Speed Era to the Experience Era has set the stage for enhanced capabilities that differentiate the network across multiple dynamics.
The Experience Era prioritizes:
- Creating seamless connections across networks
- Eliminating interruptions as users move through various environments (e.g., mobile to Wi-Fi)
- Leveraging more smart devices and telemetry
- Enabling optimal experiences through all online interactions
- Understanding how network performance impacts application experiences
- Developing innovative, context-aware service offerings
- Prioritizing adaptability and reliability
- Ensuring security and privacy
These advancements will provide a foundation for entirely new services and capabilities as we move into the Adaptive Era.
The Technology Vision is about understanding how we can shift our investment toward networks that understand and predict how individuals use technology in their context — and adapt accordingly.
In this video, CableLabs Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Mark Bridges explains the purpose of the Technology Vision, how it supports directional alignment across the industry and how it helps realize network era concepts in operators’ service portfolios.
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