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 In research released by telecommunications research and consulting firm <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.analysysmason.com%2F&amp;esheet=51576136&amp;newsitemid=20170619005209&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Analysys+Mason&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9500cff36bb319d167a7a0f6037cd5d8" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Analysys 
 Mason</a> titled "The Impact of 5G on Wireline Networks in 
 Asia-Pacific," new information unveils the forthcoming impact of 5G 
 integration for mobile network operators (MNOs) in Asia-Pacific (APAC).
 
 
 Of note, it was found that 5G migration will be unlike anything APAC 
 MNOs have experienced in the past. The research shows that strategic 
 investment in wireline infrastructure is crucial for operators in APAC 
 to achieve success in supporting future 5G services. Currently, less 
 than 25 percent of APAC MNOs surveyed have a fully integrated 
 wireless/wireline strategy, with the majority planning both sides 
 concurrently, yet independently. The research found APAC MNOs must 
 develop a converged holistic wireline strategy, even if plans to 
 integrate 5G radios are still a ways off.
 
 
 Other Key Findings:
 
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 Respondents to Analysys Mason's survey shared that top drivers in APAC 
 to deploy 5G by 2023 are lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), greater 
 efficiency and flexibility in harnessing resources including spectrum, 
 fiber and radio network, and support for new revenues.
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 71 percent of MNOs in the developed APAC region are already engaged in 
 some 5G planning to launch 5G services prior to 2024, but only one 
 quarter of those in emerging APAC regions have started.
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 Surveyed MNOs cite diverse reasons for implementing 5G at an early 
 stage (2018 to 2023) including: enhancing networks to support a 
 high-profile event such as the <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.olympic.org%2Ftokyo-2020&amp;esheet=51576136&amp;newsitemid=20170619005209&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Tokyo+Summer+Olympics&amp;index=2&amp;md5=e361d34d5326aa5c5a9f8a8658d15895" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Tokyo 
 Summer Olympics</a>, improving cost efficiency and uncovering new 
 revenue streams.
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 Delivering new video services through enhanced broadband was cited as 
 the most important use case in APAC. However, operators in Japan are 
 focusing on new user experiences driven by virtual reality. 
 Additionally, connected vehicles and the industrial Internet of Things 
 are key drivers in Japan and Korea, while connected healthcare is the 
 most important driver for India, Australia, and Vietnam.
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 Operators must prioritize improving the efficiency and flexibility of 
 existing and future resources, using three new and intertwined 
 approaches – NFV, SDN, and network slicing. These technologies will 
 help converge wireline and wireless networks and tap into both pools 
 of capacity in an on-demand basis, share resources as flexibly as 
 possible, and help create new revenue streams.
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 Executive Comments:
 
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 "Our analysis suggests that mobile network operators in APAC must 
 consider an integrated wireless and wireline strategy, as they prepare 
 their networks for upcoming 5G services. Central to their strategy is 
 integrating fiber and radio across their network architecture – a 
 crucial element for MNOs to stay ahead of competition, transform their 
 cost base, and provide a richer experience for their users." - Stephen 
 Wilson, Principal Analyst, Analysys Mason
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 "Mobile Network Operators in APAC navigate a unique user landscape 
 compared to other markets, thus they must also rethink how to 
 architect their networks to support 5G services. Ciena's approach to 
 building networks aligns with the recommendations in the research, 
 where we have long been an advocate of the integration of wireless and 
 wireline technologies, and now with SDN and NFV for orchestration of 
 the physical and virtual networks for optimal flexibility and 
 efficiency." - Anthony McLachlan, Vice President and General 
 Manager of APAC, Ciena
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 Upcoming Webinar:
 
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 Ciena and Analysys Mason will hold a webinar on Wednesday, June 21 at 
 1:00 p.m. local Hong Kong/Singapore time (1:00 a.m. ET), where 
 analysts Caroline Gabriel, Senior Contributor, and Stephen Wilson, 
 Principal Analyst at Analysys Mason will provide attendees unique 
 insights into the challenges and impact of 5G on wireline networks in 
 Asia-Pacific. Attendees can register for the webinar <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fmynetwork.ciena.com%2Fwebinar-analysys-mason-5g-reg.html%3Fcampaign%3DX756317%26sd%3DAM5gpr&amp;esheet=51576136&amp;newsitemid=20170619005209&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=3&amp;md5=0cdd042a1239a4b1cfbcb7fa00ece7f5" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">here</a>.
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 About the Survey:
 
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 Ciena CIEN commissioned Analysys Mason to analyze the impact 
 of 5G deployments in the Asia-Pacific region on wireline networks. The 
 data came from a survey of 54 mobile networking operators in APAC. 
 Developed APAC included: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New 
 Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan. Emerging APAC included: 
 Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, 
 Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and ‘-stan' countries.
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 Respondents were CTOs or executives with high-level responsibility for 
 network planning and deployment.
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 The survey was conducted by Analysys Mason in the fourth quarter of 
 2016.
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 About Analysys Mason (<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.analysysmason.com&amp;esheet=51576136&amp;newsitemid=20170619005209&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.analysysmason.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=64552f829579fba6298f1e6ec21a4be7" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">www.analysysmason.com</a>)
 
 
 Analysys Mason is a global specialist adviser in telecoms, media and 
 technology (TMT). At the core of Analysys Mason's offer are two key 
 services: TMT consultancy and research. Since 1985, Analysys Mason has 
 played an influential role in key industry milestones and helping 
 clients through major shifts in the market. We continue to be at the 
 forefront of developments in the digital economy and are advising 
 clients on new business strategies to address disruptive technologies.
 
 
 About Ciena
 
 
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 translate best-in-class technology into value through a high-touch, 
 consultative business model – with a relentless drive to create 
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