Newer can mean greener since swapping out older central office switches with more modern softswitches and/or gateways can reduce energy costs, according to a study by Network Strategy Partners LLC.
The in-with-the-new, out-with-the-old mantra can help fuel energy savings of around 90 percent. The study compared the cost of running old Class 5 central office switches to selecting softswitches, among other comparisons.
Seemingly countless vendors have announced “green” initiatives that don’t just befriend the environment, but also save service providers money when it comes to heating, cooling and other environmental factors.
