Cloud metro introduces a paradigm shift in how metro networks are designed, implemented, and operated. As edge computing and cloud metro networks continue to increase, minimizing both TCO and CO2 emissions is necessary to improve service profitability and decrease the environmental impact of networks.

This report by ACG Research presents:

• how to flexibly deploy next-generation metro edge services while reducing network TCO, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions.
• a TCO analysis of the OpEx benefits of the Juniper ACX7509 Cloud Metro router compared to similar generation routers from two competitors.
• the key components of the Juniper cloud metro value proposition.