Networking is going through an exciting multi-dimensional renewal, driven by the convergence of industries and technologies and the need for device and network transparency. In the future, this period of time will be regarded as a critical era in shaping the way we view the world -- the new Renaissance.

This Special Issue of Alcatel-Lucent Telecommunications Review (ALTR) delves into this important topic end to end. First, we examine the change agents, competitive business strategies and differentiated service requirements from our customers’ perspective. We then explore the service strategies and infrastructure necessary to enable new service delivery. From there we assess the networking impacts of the shift to full-IP. And close with a look at new partnering and support system strategies and service architectures that will enable service providers’ innovative and flexible evolution to operationally effective models and to deliver really compelling services valued by the end user – all while reducing costs.

Alcatel-Lucent is an outright leader in helping to shape the service and network business model changes that are reverberating throughout the telecommunications industry. Our successful field experience with massive network transformation projects and broad portfolio enables customers to achieve business outcomes faster, and with less risk.

Read on and enjoy this special issue of our magazine.