Yes, the telecom future is software – but it’s not *only* software, and innovation and specialization in silicon has a major part to play in enabling and shaping the future of the industry. Accompanying a major new Market Outlook report on the continuing evolution of silicon in telecom, Grant Lenahan talks to Robert about why the silicon market is so important, how new vendors are making an impact, and why CSPs need to be up to speed on their options.