This sponsored study conducted by an independent technology research and consulting firm, Yankee Group, cites a shift among network carriers to integrated edge routing solutions such as the Ericsson SmartEdge. The report, titled “Integrated Edge Services – The TCO Advantage,” reports a total cost of ownership (TCO) of 22 percent with CAPEX and OPEX savings of 21 percent and 53 percent (respectively) of integrated solutions over multi-element solutions.