In summary, the recent adoption of cloud delivery models has changed enterprises' expectations of IT infrastructure services. Carrier networks are being retooled using virtualization technologies to enable "Platformization" of networks, allowing enterprises to manage all network services seamlessly. The enterprise network is gaining prominence due to digitization, which is driving profound changes in networking traffic and fueling demand for bandwidth. Operators have a significant opportunity to expand the scope of services beyond connectivity, but it will also require significant changes to adjust to these new realities.
