Newer can mean greener since swapping out older central office switches with more modern softswitches and/or gateways can reduce energy costs, according to a study by Network Strategy Partners LLC.The in-with-the-new, out-with-the-old mantra can help fuel energy savings of around 90 percent. The study compared the cost of running old Class 5 central office switches to selecting softswitches, among other ... (89 words)

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