This document discusses the synergy between circuit switching and packet switching technologies in telecommunications networks. It covers: 1) The shift in the telecom market to more packet switching; 2) Trends in switching technologies showing increasing speeds; 3) Advantages of circuit switching for network-on-chip applications; 4) The US Department of Defense transitioning some networks to packet switching while maintaining circuit switching for classified networks; and 5) Lessons for the Russian telecom company Rostelecom regarding their network architecture choices. The conclusion is that circuit switching and packet switching will likely coexist for the foreseeable future, with each having advantages depending on the specific network application and requirements.