[This article originally appeared in a FierceTelecom eBook]
Today’s business applications depend on IP and Ethernet protocols, and Carrier Ethernet has emerged as the wide area network (WAN) technology of choice for enterprise access. Whether used for dedicated Internet access, connections to private cloud applications or virtual private networks, Carrier Ethernet promises an efficient, simple, scalable and cost-effective solution. Vertical Systems Group projects worldwide Ethernet for business applications will grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 18% through 2015.
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