Smart Router

Work smarter and do more with less, by enabling a new paradigm of modularity on both new and legacy routers, powered by software containerisation and open software platforms such as RDK-B or prplOS. Operators now have the opportunity to adopt simplified and standardised device software, a common stack for router firmware, which can be controlled and operated from a single backend and control interface.

Making your router work smarter in this way doesn’t mean adding device complexity or cost. Lightweight executable containers enable flexible software lifecycle management without increasing device resource requirements.

By freeing your device software from monolithic release cycles, you can quickly get to market and confidently deploy updates and new services at your own pace. You can efficiently manage your mixed estate of devices from multiple OEMs, with different SoCs and across multiple access networks.

Deploy and run services considering optimal cost efficiencies and security implications. For example, existing cloud-based services can be moved to the edge device to reduce OpEx.

The smart router is a platform capable of delivering value-added services to subscribers, including the ability to introduce ‘intelligence’ via edge AI capabilities.

Software containerisation on open platforms such as RDK-B and prplOS introduces the capability for the agile introduction and management of applications such as home security, home automation, network management, network security and telehealth.

The ability for operators to flexibly and quickly develop and deploy these applications to their subscriber base introduces new levels of business agility and the ability to differentiate in a crowded and competitive market. By delivering additional subscriber revenue, operators can improve customer satisfaction, increase subscriber ‘stickiness’ and combat price erosion to improve ARPU.