The proliferation of the internet of things, video streaming services and new applications such as augmented and virtual reality are three trends driving the use of data analytics solutions for network visibility, according to Rohan Joy Thomas, research analyst with Frost & Sullivan’s communication testing practice.
Handling the needs of both types of network traffic — lower data rates but many devices, in the case of IoT, and high bandwidth requirements for video streaming and AR/VR — means a re-architecting of the network including densifying and virtualizing the network to increase its efficiency, Thomas said, especially as the industry looks forward toward a 5G world.
