Table of Contents
Advances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Executive SummaryResearch OverviewResearch SnapshotKey FindingsResearch Scope and MethodologyResearch ScopeResearch MethodologyAdvances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Optical Burst Switching--A Snapshot and TrendsOBS--An OverviewOptical Burst SwitchingBenefits of Optical Burst SwitchingCurrent Trends and Comparative ViewpointCurrent TrendsComparative ViewpointAdvances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Force Field Analysis--Strategic Evaluation of Push and Pull ForcesAssessment of Push Forces Drivers Pushing OBSImpact Analysis of DriversAssessment of Pull ForcesChallenges Holding Back OBSThreat EvaluationAdvances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Strategic Analysis of Application Areas and Positional Assessment of Companies Application AnalysisApplication Analysis--OverviewGrid ComputingOther ApplicationsAnalytical Hierarchy Process--Positional Assessment of Companies in the Field of OBSSneak Preview of the AHP TreeAHP Process and Computation--Level 0 and Level 1 CriteriaAHP Process and Computation--AlternativesInsights from AHPAdvances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Global Developments in Optical Burst SwitchingUniversity DevelopmentsLatency in Grid over Optical Burst SwitchingErlang Reduced Load Approximation for Analyzing Blocking Behavior of Grid-OBS NetworksA Novel OBS-Based Scheduling ArchitectureAn Innovative Architecture Integrating Wavelength Routing and OBS TechniquesA Novel Application-Aware SIP-Enabled OBS ArchitectureInnovative Multigranular Switch Architecture on an OBS Network Test BedA Solution for Improving the Bandwidth Efficiency of Optical Burst Switched NetworksAn Information Model Enabling Management of OBS NetworksFramework and Mechanisms for Improving Reliability Of OBSAnalysis of Performance of TCP Reno Over OBSAnycast Routing Scheme for Grid Over OBS networksCorporate DevelopmentsPerformance Assessment of OBS Networks for Grid ApplicationsOther Key DevelopersAdvances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Roadmaps; Strategic Recommendations and InsightsFuture Trends Technology RoadmapApplication RoadmapStrategic Recommendations and InsightsRecommendationsAnalyst InsightsAdvances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Patents; Database of Key Industry Participants; Glossary; and AppendixPatents and Key ContactsKey PatentsKey ContactsGlossary and AppendixGlossaryAppendix--Analytical Hierarchy ProcessAdvances in Optical Networks (Technical Insights), Decision Support DatabaseDecision Support Database TablesInternet Penetration--World (2002 to 2012)Number of Internet Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)Total Broadband Penetration--World (2002 to 2012)Total Broadband Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)