For Broadband Carriers, Startup Ushers In A Cloud-y Future

It is hard being a broadband provider today — not only are new web services putting extra stress on the network infrastructure but they are also feeling the competitive pressure on their revenues. Against such a backdrop, broadband service providers are looking for ways to make better use of their network infrastructure. The latest trick: use excess processing power in their data centers to help shape and route traffic more effectively and cheaply.