Towards networks of the future: SDN paradigm introduction to PON networking for business applications

The paper is devoted to consideration of an innovative access network dedicated to B2B (Business To Business) applications. We present a network design based on passive optical LAN architecture utilizing proven GPON technology. The major advantage of the solution is an introduction of SDN paradigm to PON networking. Thanks to such approach network configuration can be easily adapted to business customers' demands and needs that can change dynamically. The proposed solution provides a high level of service flexibility and supports sophisticated methods allowing user traffic forwarding in effective way within the considered architecture.