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Business Models for Next Generation Transport Networks

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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.

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  1. Siemens AG, Corporate Technology, Information and Communication, Otto-Hahn-Ring 6, 81730, Munich, Germany

    Andreas Kirstädter, Andreas Iselt, Achim Autenrieth & Dominic A. Schupke

  2. Institute of Communication Networks, Munich University of Technology, Arcisstr. 21, 80333, Munich, Germany

    Robert Prinz

  3. BT GmbH & Co, Transport & Access, Elsenheimerstra ß 11, 80687, Munich, Germany

    Bernhard Edmaier

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Kirstädter, A., Iselt, A., Autenrieth, A. et al. Business Models for Next Generation Transport Networks. Photon Netw Commun 10, 283–296 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11107-005-3491-z

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