Business models for next generation transport networks

被引：4

作者：

Kirstädter, A

Iselt, A

Autenrieth, A

Schupke, D

Prinz, R

Edmaier, B

机构：

[1] Siemens AG, Corp Technol Informat & Commun, D-81730 Munich, Germany

[2] Tech Univ Munich, Inst Commun Networks, D-80333 Munich, Germany

[3] BT GmbH & Co, Transport & Access, D-80687 Munich, Germany

来源：

PHOTONIC NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS | 2005年 / 10卷 / 03期

关键词：

ASON; GMPLS; business models; value chain; processes;

D O I：

10.1007/s11107-005-3491-z

中图分类号：

TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];

学科分类号：

0812 ;

摘要：

Control plane technologies will play a major role in next generation transport networks. Many publications and standards claim that approaches like Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) and Automatically Switched Optical Networks/Transport Networks (ASON/ASTN) will simplify network operation and will enable new services. In this paper, an approach is presented to analyze the business processes of transport network operators. The main operator processes are mapped to the well-known value chain concepts of Porter. This allows investigating the advantages of control plane technologies from an economic point of view. This paper shows that the introduction of control plane technology affects the business of the individual operators as well as the overall value system they form as a virtual enterprise. Moreover new business opportunities are identified and two business cases are presented.

引用

页码：283 / 296

页数：14