The strategy focuses on transitioning from MPLS to Segment Routing (SR) for operational technology teams in utilities. It highlights SR's benefits, including simplified network architecture, cost savings, enhanced scalability, improved security, and easier traffic engineering. For example, with SR, network efficiency improves drastically, providing a better return on investment. Case studies and testimonials are shared to illustrate these advantages.
Addressing concerns is also crucial. The strategy includes organizing workshops and creating FAQ documents to tackle resistance to SR adoption. Training resources are offered to ensure smooth transitions, supplemented with trial programs and post-transition support.
Technological superiority of SR is demonstrated by comparing its latency, packet loss reduction, and protocol flexibility with MPLS. Virtualization and automation features are showcased through live demonstrations, and meetings with SR solution providers are arranged for deeper understanding. Innovations enabled by SR in utilities are actively communicated to illustrate the transformation benefits.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Highlight the benefits of SR
- Explain the simplification of the network architecture with SR
- Discuss the cost savings associated with reducing reliance on MPLS
- Illustrate improved network efficiency and performance metrics
- Provide examples of enhanced scalability with SR
- Highlight the security improvements in SR over MPLS
- Compare the ease of traffic engineering in SR
- Share testimonials or case studies of successful SR implementations
- Detail how SR can facilitate future network innovations
- Discuss the operational resilience and reliability benefits
- Present potential ROI estimations when switching to SR
⛳️ Strategy 2: Address concerns and resistance to change
- Organise a workshop to understand specific concerns OT teams have with SR
- Create a FAQ document addressing common resistance points
- Engage with network experts to explain SR’s capabilities
- Provide training resources or sessions to upskill OT teams on SR
- Set up a trial run or pilot programme for SR
- Ensure after-transition support and assistance availability
- Highlight any similarities between MPLS and SR for smoother migration
- Discuss how SR aligns with future technological developments
- Show examples of customer service improvements post-migration
- Allow open discussions for feedback and adaptation
⛳️ Strategy 3: Demonstrate the technological superiority of SR
- Compile and present data on SR’s technology advantages
- Compare latency and packet loss reduction in SR versus MPLS
- Detail the virtualisation and automation features of SR
- Conduct a live demonstration showing SR’s performance
- Explain the protocol flexibility SR offers in contrast to MPLS
- Arrange meetings with SR solution providers for detailed explanation
- Document and share comparative analyses of SR and MPLS networks
- Invite network transformation analysts to provide insights
- Showcase innovations in utilities enabled by SR
- Track and communicate improvements and advantages throughout transition
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
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