The document discusses the business case for virtualizing video content delivery networks. It summarizes research from Amdocs that analyzed a major North American communications provider virtualizing its network over 5 years. The research found virtualization could reduce the provider's operational costs by 59% and generate a net benefit of $2.1 billion. Specifically, virtual set-top boxes and cloud DVRs could cut delivery costs by 57%, and virtual probes could reduce operations costs by 35%. Virtualization also improved customer experience and opened opportunities for new revenue through differentiated offerings and services. Overall, the business case for virtualizing the content delivery network was found to be compelling and positive.