Advances in Optical Networks

SUMMARY

This research service analyzes the advancements and research trends in a novel switching technology called Optical Burst Switching(OBS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Research Overview

• Research Snapshot
• Key Findings

Research Scope and Methodology

• Research Scope
• Research Methodology

2. OPTICAL BURST SWITCHING--A SNAPSHOT AND TRENDS

OBS--An Overview

• Optical Burst Switching
• Benefits of Optical Burst Switching

Current Trends and Comparative Viewpoint

• Current Trends
• Comparative Viewpoint

3. FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS--STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF PUSH AND PULL FORCES

Assessment of Push Forces

• Drivers Pushing OBS
• Impact Analysis of Drivers

Assessment of Pull Forces

• Challenges Holding Back OBS
• Threat Evaluation

4. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF APPLICATION AREAS AND POSITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF COMPANIES

Application Analysis

• Application Analysis--Overview
• Grid Computing
• Other Applications

Analytical Hierarchy Process--Positional Assessment of Companies in the Field of OBS

• Sneak Preview of the AHP Tree
• AHP Process and Computation--Level 0 and Level 1 Criteria
• AHP Process and Computation--Alternatives
• Insights from AHP

5. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS IN OPTICAL BURST SWITCHING

University Developments

• Latency in Grid over Optical Burst Switching
• Erlang Reduced Load Approximation for Analyzing Blocking Behavior of Grid-OBS Networks
• A Novel OBS-Based Scheduling Architecture
• An Innovative Architecture Integrating Wavelength Routing and OBS Techniques
• A Novel Application-Aware SIP-Enabled OBS Architecture
• Innovative Multigranular Switch Architecture on an OBS Network Test Bed
• A Solution for Improving the Bandwidth Efficiency of Optical Burst Switched Networks
• An Information Model Enabling Management of OBS Networks
• Framework and Mechanisms for Improving Reliability Of OBS
• Analysis of Performance of TCP Reno Over OBS
• Anycast Routing Scheme for Grid Over OBS networks

Corporate Developments

• Performance Assessment of OBS Networks for Grid Applications
• Other Key Developers

6. ROADMAPS; STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS AND INSIGHTS

Future Trends

• Technology Roadmap
• Application Roadmap

Strategic Recommendations and Insights

• Recommendations
• Analyst Insights

7. PATENTS; DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS; GLOSSARY; AND APPENDIX

Patents and Key Contacts

• Key Patents
• Key Contacts

Glossary and Appendix

• Glossary
• Appendix--Analytical Hierarchy Process

8. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Decision Support Database Tables

• Internet Penetration--World (2002 to 2012)
• Number of Internet Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Broadband Penetration--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Broadband Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)