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How a Mobile Operator Modernized Its Network Infrastructure with IP Fabric, EVPN/VXLAN, and Juniper Apstra
Introduction
In the telecommunications sector, the ability to scale network infrastructure efficiently is essential to address growing traffic demands, simplify operations, and ensure service availability. A mobile operator in Mexico identified the need to evolve its network architecture to support new connectivity demands, improve operational efficiency, and prepare its infrastructure for future architectures.To address this challenge, the operator implemented an IP Fabric architecture based on a Spine & Leaf model, complemented by EVPN/VXLAN and Juniper Apstra. This strategy enabled the organization to modernize its infrastructure, automate the Fabric lifecycle, and gain greater visibility into network status.
Customer Overview
The company is a mobile operator with a high-availability telecommunications infrastructure responsible for supporting connectivity and communications services for a large user base. The continuous growth of digital services and network traffic requires an infrastructure capable of scaling efficiently, maintaining high levels of availability, and facilitating the adoption of new technologies.
As the organization sought to evolve its network architecture, it aimed to reduce operational complexity, improve infrastructure visibility, and establish a technology foundation capable of supporting future growth.
The Solution
To modernize its infrastructure and establish a more flexible and automated network architecture, the operator implemented a comprehensive solution based on:
The solution was designed to reduce reliance on manual processes, standardize operations, and provide comprehensive visibility into the infrastructure's status.
Growth Plan
The operator plans to continue expanding its IP Fabric architecture as the capacity and connectivity requirements of its infrastructure increase. It also aims to further leverage Juniper Apstra to increase automation levels, improve network lifecycle management, and further reduce manual intervention.
As part of its technology evolution, the organization may also incorporate new analytics, monitoring, and automation capabilities to move toward a more predictive, efficient network operation focused on continuous improvement.
Project Impact
The transition to an IP Fabric architecture based on Spine & Leaf, EVPN/VXLAN, and Juniper Apstra enabled the operator to establish a more scalable, streamlined, and future-ready network infrastructure.
Automated Fabric management and greater visibility into network status strengthened the operations team's ability to manage a highly complex infrastructure more efficiently. At the same time, the new architecture provides a solid foundation for supporting service growth and responding more quickly to emerging demands in the telecommunications market.
This project represents an important step toward a more automated, flexible network infrastructure capable of supporting the operator's ongoing technological evolution.
Project Results
