Application portability for multi-core packet processing becomes reality

By Brian Carr, Emerson Network Power and Charlie Ashton, 6WIND

Networks must support customers’ aspirations such as new developments in mobile devices like tablets and smartphones, meaning substantial increases in bandwidth demand. The infrastructure is evolving to suit, with the underlying requirement to handle more and more packets at wire speeds. Programmable packet processing equipment provides the flexibility and scalability required to handle these next-generation applications.

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