This brief addresses the challenge of IPv4 exhaustion and the limitations of traditional NAT solutions. The proposed Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT) solution provides a scalable, context-aware alternative that maintains subscriber visibility while handling high traffic volumes. It integrates with existing systems, supports flexible logging, and enables advanced deployment models such as NAT offload and full replacement of legacy systems. By simplifying architecture and reducing reliance on multiple devices, the solution lowers operational complexity and cost. It also enhances analytics and traffic management capabilities, turning NAT into a strategic component of network optimization.

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