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The network as a platform
The emergence of the network as a platform is placing the network squarely at the center of
innovation: as many as 14 billion devices connected to the Internet the end of
2010. The explosion of devices fueled by more and more services and
tasks being handled online, from phone calls to personalized searches to
downloading videos, games and other forms of entertainment.
The role of the network is evolving beyond that of infrastructure. It is
emerging as a secure platform for delivering the customized and personalized
experience that 21st century users expect - whether that means delivering
new services as a carrier, boosting productivity for businesses of any size or
consumers looking for real-time, personalized entertainment and services.
As an increasingly intelligent network evolves into a platform, users will be
able to communicate from any device and in whatever mode they choose.
Cisco is leading the transition to a network-centric technology environment.
By combining its core strength (IP) with intelligence, the company is creating
a powerful communications platform that will serve as the basis for the
convergence of data, voice, video and mobile communications in a secure, integrated architecture.
