Ethernet

Banking on change

Jan 6, 2011 by Brian Van Voorhis

In the first article in this series, “Time to let discontinued routers R.I.P.,” I

Time to let discontinued routers R.I.P.

Dec 16, 2010 by Brian Van Voorhis

Even as total capex budgets remain flat today, service providers continue to grow their Carrier Ethernet investment and make it a larger portion of their budget each year.

Does Carrier Ethernet’s rising tide raise all boats?

Aug 5, 2010 by Dave Stehlin

Choosing an interactive directory makes Carrier Ethernet service providers just a click away

Wholesale Ethernet access - the ENNI and E-Access places three new requirements on the service provider

Jul 29, 2010 by Mark Durrett

Last week we discussed how wholesale Carrier Ethernet access services have become the latest high speed tool for service providers to reach their business customers.  And we remarked on the MEF’s new global connectivity initiative and the emergence of the Ethernet external network-to-network interface or ENNI.  This week, we’ll explore some of the challenges of using this

G.8032 is Spot on for Carrier Ethernet

Jul 6, 2010 by Scott Knox

There are a number of things that service providers like about SONET/SDH.  They like the 50ms protection switching, deterministic performance even when the ring is fully loaded and five-9&rsq

The Scorecard Shows Carrier Ethernet: 5, SONET: 0

Jun 10, 2010 by Dave Stehlin

Top 5 Reasons for Service Providers to Make the Jump to Carrier Ethernet

Does the bright dawn of Carrier Ethernet mean sunset for SONET and SDH?

May 20, 2010 by Dave Stehlin

Network operators today are facing a critical transition thanks to a number of factors, including continued expansion of IP-based business services and the overwhelming growth of new video and data

Carrier Ethernet: Recession Rebel

May 11, 2010 by Dave Stehlin

There have been a number of articles and reports documenting various industry tribulations and major company collapses caused by the worst financial downturn we’ve experienced in recent memor