The 5G Factor: A Look at Juniper Cloud Metro and the Role it Can Play in 5G Evolution

On this episode of The 5G Factor, part of The Futurum Tech Webcast, Shelly Kramer is joined by fellow analyst and colleague Ron Westfall to talk about 5G network builds and some of the things 5G network decision-makers should consider when they are focused on things like streamlined builds, operational capabilities that provide AI-powered intelligence and end to end automation, along with all things sustainability, which is a key business focus today. And when we mention sustainability, that includes sustainability in operations, sustainable systems overall, and sustainable architecture. Thinking all things 5G networks means that we’re going to take a deep dive into Juniper’s Cloud Metro offering and the role it is playing in all things related to 5G network builds. Our conversation included the following touchpoints: * What is Cloud Metro and why is it important to the 5G ecosystem?  * Juniper positions Cloud Metro as being all about Volume, Velocity, and Variety * New applications shifting service delivery into the Metro * Metro becomes the "New Edge" with big growth potential * The expanded Cloud Metro solution * Cloud Metro: New category for sustainable business growth * How you can get to sustainable business growth with traditional Retro Metro * Juniper Paragon Automation as a Service