Zayo Adds To Growing List of Educators Using Carrier Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Feb 21 2012) Access , Municipal

Going from legacy T1 services to 10 Mbps or 1G Ethernet seems like a big jump at first, but most forward-looking school district CIOs know they are going to need 1G or more to pull off the type of transformations they are undertaking, according to John Real, Vice President Ethernet Services for Zayo Group. 

(Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Zayo

Top Nine Hold Steady on the Vertical Systems Group 2011 U.S. Business Ethernet LEADERBOARD

Explore CEN Feature (Feb 14 2012) Vertical Systems

It’s steady as she grows in the U.S. Ethernet market. The same companies that could say they held 4% or more of billable port options this time last year can say the same thing this year. Ethernet port growth held relatively steady too, rising 31% as compared to last years’ 34%.  

(Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Vertical Systems Group   NuVox   Qwest

Integra Expands Cloud Services to Businesses

Explore CEN Feature (Feb 7 2012) Business Ethernet , Cloud

Integra Telecom Inc. has launched a suite of collaboration & messaging services that will benefit customers that are looking to move some of their business into the cloud. The Portland-based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) is offering the new services to businesses that are connected to its 11-state fiber network via any of its 1900 fiber-fed buildings and those connected via Ethernet over Copper (EoC).  

(Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   SAS

Alpheus Offers E-LAN to Fellow Texans

Explore CEN Feature (Jan 19 2012) Wholesale / Exchange

If there’s one thing that Texans appreciate, its Texas. Alpheus Communications, a Houston-based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) is building its future by focusing completely on serving Texas based enterprises. (Read Full Article)

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Integra, Saddleback Make Quality Carrier Ethernet Connection

Explore CEN Feature (Jan 12 2012) Wholesale , Regional

Integra Telecom Inc. recently inked an Network to Network Interface (NNI) agreement with Arizona’s Saddleback Communications that expands each company’s footprint and extends Carrier Ethernet services to the premises of large enterprise customers to greater Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa. (Read Full Article)

Comment

INTERNEXA: Bringing Carrier Ethernet Solutions in Latin America

Explore CEN Feature (Jan 10 2012) Metro Ethernet , Regional

CEN contributing writer Annie Lindstrom recently caught up with Genaro García Dominguez, CEO of INTERNEXA who sheds light on the company’s current status and plans for the future. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Level (3)   Annie Lindstrom

BT Launches E-LAN In 28 Countries

Explore CEN Feature (Dec 8 2011) Global

BT recently marked another milestone for its BT Ethernet Connect Global Services portfolio by launching E-LAN Virtual Private LAN Service in 28 countries. The addition of another “building block” to the portfolio further enables businesses to set up their systems to meet their needs now, as well as add more features when they are ready for them, according to BT. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   BT Global Services

E-Access To IP/MPLS VPNs Growing

Explore CEN Feature (Nov 22 2011) Access , Business Ethernet , Vertical Systems

When offered the opportunity, more and more businesses in the U.S. that are looking to connect to IP/MPLS VPNs at speeds of 2 Mbps or higher are electing to use Ethernet access (E-Access). According to a recent study published by Vertical Systems Group, E-Access services connect 36% of all high-speed, dedicated IP/MPLS VPN sites in the U.S. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Vertical Systems Group

Illinois School District Picks Comcast For Metro Ethernet-based Cloud Computing

Explore CEN Feature (Nov 3 2011) Cloud , Metro Ethernet , Cable / MSO

The time for cloud computing, virtualization and streaming video has finally arrived for northern Illinois’ Township High School District 214. The second largest high school district in the sate, District 214 recently announced its intention to take its Metro Ethernet service to the next level. The school district, which serves 12,000 high school students in eight communities, used the E-Rate funds it receives from the Federal government to help purchase and install all new Ethernet switches and 400 wireless access points (WAPs) last year. The E-Rate money pays for 42% of everything the school district spends to bring Internet ... (Read Full Article)

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360networks Uses Carrier Ethernet To Win New Data Center Business

Explore CEN Feature (Oct 13 2011) Wholesale

As the cloud computing world continues to expand, Seattle-based 360networks is seizing the moment by bringing Carrier Ethernet-based connectivity to data centers in its footprint and beyond. The facilities-based wholesale provider of converged Ethernet and IP services is making the most of  today’s opportunities thanks in large part to it decision to embrace Carrier Ethernet technology in early 2011, according to Mike Kozlowski, Ethernet product director for 360networks. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Annie Lindstrom

COMPTEL Caters to Members’ Hunger for Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 29 2011) Mobile Backhaul

Competitive carriers and suppliers that have Carrier Ethernet and Ethernet-over-copper (EoC) on their menu of services will have much to feast upon at the COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2011 Convention & EXPO, October 2-5 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando. (Read Full Article)

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BT Expands Etherflow’s Reach

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 22 2011)

BT recently began offering its Etherflow Global service to customers in seven Asia-Pac countries: Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The Layer 2 VPN service offers growing companies a “building block” approach to augment their networks using high-performance Ethernet services. Etherflow also complements BT’s MPLS service. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   BT Global Services

Spirit Communications Deploys EoC to Expand Footprint

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 8 2011) Metro Ethernet

Embracing the technological advances that have led to ever increasing Carrier Ethernet capabilities, Columbia, S.C.-based Spirit Communications recently deployed Ethernet-over-copper (EoC) across its primary markets in order to broaden its customer base. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Cavalier Telephone   Spirit Communications

Orange Still King of the Hill On Mid-2011 Global Provider Ethernet LEADERBOARD

Explore CEN Feature (Aug 25 2011) Global

The world’s top providers of Ethernet ports have two essential assets in common: fiber infrastructures and Ethernet connectivity to IP/MPLS VPNs. These findings and the current rankings of the top six global Ethernet providers were announced today in Vertical Systems Group’s Mid-2011 Global Provider Ethernet Leaderboard report. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   China Telecom   NTT   Vertical Systems Group

Vertical Systems Group’s Ethernet LEADERBOARD Shows Strong Demand, Competition

Explore CEN Feature (Aug 17 2011) Business Ethernet , Vertical Systems

It’s the half way point in the year and time to take measure of which companies are leading the charge in providing Ethernet business services in the United States. According to Vertical Systems Group’s Mid-2011 U.S. Business Ethernet LEADERBOARD, released August 16th, AT&T, Verizon and tw telecom maintain their respective positions as the top three providers of billable Ethernet ports deployed in the U.S. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Vertical Systems Group   NuVox   Qwest

Integra Moves Upstream With Carrier Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Aug 16 2011)

Integra Telecom is further enhancing its Carrier Ethernet offering, complete with Ethernet-Over-Copper (EoC) and Ethernet-Over-TDM (EoTDM) access methods, across its network to expand its reach to even more customers.  With this roll-out, the Portland, Ore. based communications and IT services provider will continue to serve the small- and medium-sized clients it has serviced since the company was founded in 1996, while also establishing the foundation for current and future products addressing the Wholesale and Enterprise businesses.   (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Integra Telecom

Integra Sets Carrier Ethernet-Based Course To Future

Explore CEN Feature (Jul 28 2011) Wholesale / Exchange

With 5,000 long haul route miles and 3,000 metropolitan route miles of fiber, and over 1600 lit buildings in 11 U.S. states, Integra Telecom is expanding its services by rolling out Carrier Ethernet technology across its fiber network this year. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Integra Telecom

NECA Members Moving Toward Carrier Ethernet to Meet Customers’ Needs

Explore CEN Feature (Jul 21 2011) Regional

The National Exchange Carrier Association Inc. (NECA) helps its more than 1,000 members bring rural America’s consumers and companies the broadband connectivity they need to connect and compete.  While these telcos may be smaller than their larger Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) counterparts, the services they provide are just as critical to the families and businesses that they serve, explains Sal Talluto, director of network technology and new service planning for NECA. (Read Full Article)

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XO Communications’ Meteoric Rise Tied to Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 28 2011)

According to Don MacNeil, vice president of Carrier Services for XO Communications, Ethernet has been key to the company's strong growth since its founding in 1996, a trend he foresees continuing in the future. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   XO Communications

New testing standard helps enhance Carrier Ethernet service launches

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 21 2011)

Ratified in March 2011, the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) Y.1564 Services Activation Test Methodology provides Carrier Ethernet industry players enhanced capability and increased assurance when launching services on newly deployed equipment. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   ITU   Overture Networks   IETF

TRI TOWER TELECOM Uses Power of Carrier Ethernet to Transform ILEC Networks

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 9 2011)

Here’s a new and exciting concept for the Service Provider Channel, and it’s one that's sure to be of interest to the Carrier Ethernet community: Extreme Makeover – ILEC Edition. But instead of Ty Pennington leading an army of builders and subcontractors, Alex Whitaker, CEO and Walt Van Leuven, COO, of TRI TOWER TELECOM Corp, Rochester, NY are the hosts of this show. (Read Full Article)

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Fibernetics Boosts Business Value Proposition with Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 7 2011) Business Ethernet , Regional

Carrier Ethernet has helped VoIP-pioneer Fibernetics Group of Companies (www.fibernetics.ca) gain traction with Canadian businesses and remain one of the country’s fastest growing telecommunications companies. Once a voice and data competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) for residential customers only, Fibernetics began rolling into towns across Canada offering services to both residential customers and businesses in 2008. (Read Full Article)

Comment

Carrier Ethernet Hot Topic at TIA 2011

Explore CEN Feature (May 12 2011)

Attendees of next week’s TIA 2011 “Inside the Network” Conference & Exhibition in Dallas, May 17-20, will take a close look at the converged network from two vantage points: the growing number of converged applications, and the technologies that support them. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   XO Communications   Metro Ethernet Forum   Overture Networks

Verizon goes global with Carrier Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 30 2010)

Verizon has spent much of the past year expanding its Carrier Ethernet footprint across the globe by extending its Virtual Private LAN service (VPLS) network to 32 countries. The provider’s VPLS network reaches even further when combined with the NNI agreements Verizon has made with 125 Ethernet access partners around the globe, all of which have passed the telco’s very rigid and localized certification process. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Annie Lindstrom

Going Global

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 23 2010)

Culturally, Europe is different from the U.S., there’s no question about it. The food is different, the clothing and hairstyles are different and so are the historic landmarks. Carrier Ethernet does not buck the trend, according to Erin Dunne, director of research services, Vertical Systems Group. With the exception of the U.K., most countries have an incumbent and a few other common carriers (OCCs). Therefore, Europe is a very different type of market than one finds in the U.S. where businesses have hundreds of Carrier Ethernet service providers from which to choose. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   NTT   Vertical Systems Group   Tata

Zayo Adds To Growing List of Educators Using Carrier Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Feb 21 2012) Access , Municipal

Going from legacy T1 services to 10 Mbps or 1G Ethernet seems like a big jump at first, but most forward-looking school district CIOs know they are going to need 1G or more to pull off the type of transformations they are undertaking, according to John Real, Vice President Ethernet Services for Zayo Group. 

(Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Zayo

Top Nine Hold Steady on the Vertical Systems Group 2011 U.S. Business Ethernet LEADERBOARD

Explore CEN Feature (Feb 14 2012) Vertical Systems

It’s steady as she grows in the U.S. Ethernet market. The same companies that could say they held 4% or more of billable port options this time last year can say the same thing this year. Ethernet port growth held relatively steady too, rising 31% as compared to last years’ 34%.  

(Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Vertical Systems Group   NuVox   Qwest

Integra Expands Cloud Services to Businesses

Explore CEN Feature (Feb 7 2012) Business Ethernet , Cloud

Integra Telecom Inc. has launched a suite of collaboration & messaging services that will benefit customers that are looking to move some of their business into the cloud. The Portland-based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) is offering the new services to businesses that are connected to its 11-state fiber network via any of its 1900 fiber-fed buildings and those connected via Ethernet over Copper (EoC).  

(Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   SAS

Alpheus Offers E-LAN to Fellow Texans

Explore CEN Feature (Jan 19 2012) Wholesale / Exchange

If there’s one thing that Texans appreciate, its Texas. Alpheus Communications, a Houston-based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) is building its future by focusing completely on serving Texas based enterprises. (Read Full Article)

Comment

Integra, Saddleback Make Quality Carrier Ethernet Connection

Explore CEN Feature (Jan 12 2012) Wholesale , Regional

Integra Telecom Inc. recently inked an Network to Network Interface (NNI) agreement with Arizona’s Saddleback Communications that expands each company’s footprint and extends Carrier Ethernet services to the premises of large enterprise customers to greater Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa. (Read Full Article)

Comment

INTERNEXA: Bringing Carrier Ethernet Solutions in Latin America

Explore CEN Feature (Jan 10 2012) Metro Ethernet , Regional

CEN contributing writer Annie Lindstrom recently caught up with Genaro García Dominguez, CEO of INTERNEXA who sheds light on the company’s current status and plans for the future. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Level (3)   Annie Lindstrom

BT Launches E-LAN In 28 Countries

Explore CEN Feature (Dec 8 2011) Global

BT recently marked another milestone for its BT Ethernet Connect Global Services portfolio by launching E-LAN Virtual Private LAN Service in 28 countries. The addition of another “building block” to the portfolio further enables businesses to set up their systems to meet their needs now, as well as add more features when they are ready for them, according to BT. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   BT Global Services

E-Access To IP/MPLS VPNs Growing

Explore CEN Feature (Nov 22 2011) Access , Business Ethernet , Vertical Systems

When offered the opportunity, more and more businesses in the U.S. that are looking to connect to IP/MPLS VPNs at speeds of 2 Mbps or higher are electing to use Ethernet access (E-Access). According to a recent study published by Vertical Systems Group, E-Access services connect 36% of all high-speed, dedicated IP/MPLS VPN sites in the U.S. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Vertical Systems Group

Illinois School District Picks Comcast For Metro Ethernet-based Cloud Computing

Explore CEN Feature (Nov 3 2011) Cloud , Metro Ethernet , Cable / MSO

The time for cloud computing, virtualization and streaming video has finally arrived for northern Illinois’ Township High School District 214. The second largest high school district in the sate, District 214 recently announced its intention to take its Metro Ethernet service to the next level. The school district, which serves 12,000 high school students in eight communities, used the E-Rate funds it receives from the Federal government to help purchase and install all new Ethernet switches and 400 wireless access points (WAPs) last year. The E-Rate money pays for 42% of everything the school district spends to bring Internet ... (Read Full Article)

Comment

360networks Uses Carrier Ethernet To Win New Data Center Business

Explore CEN Feature (Oct 13 2011) Wholesale

As the cloud computing world continues to expand, Seattle-based 360networks is seizing the moment by bringing Carrier Ethernet-based connectivity to data centers in its footprint and beyond. The facilities-based wholesale provider of converged Ethernet and IP services is making the most of  today’s opportunities thanks in large part to it decision to embrace Carrier Ethernet technology in early 2011, according to Mike Kozlowski, Ethernet product director for 360networks. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Annie Lindstrom

COMPTEL Caters to Members’ Hunger for Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 29 2011) Mobile Backhaul

Competitive carriers and suppliers that have Carrier Ethernet and Ethernet-over-copper (EoC) on their menu of services will have much to feast upon at the COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2011 Convention & EXPO, October 2-5 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando. (Read Full Article)

Comment

BT Expands Etherflow’s Reach

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 22 2011)

BT recently began offering its Etherflow Global service to customers in seven Asia-Pac countries: Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The Layer 2 VPN service offers growing companies a “building block” approach to augment their networks using high-performance Ethernet services. Etherflow also complements BT’s MPLS service. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   BT Global Services

Spirit Communications Deploys EoC to Expand Footprint

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 8 2011) Metro Ethernet

Embracing the technological advances that have led to ever increasing Carrier Ethernet capabilities, Columbia, S.C.-based Spirit Communications recently deployed Ethernet-over-copper (EoC) across its primary markets in order to broaden its customer base. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Cavalier Telephone   Spirit Communications

Orange Still King of the Hill On Mid-2011 Global Provider Ethernet LEADERBOARD

Explore CEN Feature (Aug 25 2011) Global

The world’s top providers of Ethernet ports have two essential assets in common: fiber infrastructures and Ethernet connectivity to IP/MPLS VPNs. These findings and the current rankings of the top six global Ethernet providers were announced today in Vertical Systems Group’s Mid-2011 Global Provider Ethernet Leaderboard report. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   China Telecom   NTT   Vertical Systems Group

Vertical Systems Group’s Ethernet LEADERBOARD Shows Strong Demand, Competition

Explore CEN Feature (Aug 17 2011) Business Ethernet , Vertical Systems

It’s the half way point in the year and time to take measure of which companies are leading the charge in providing Ethernet business services in the United States. According to Vertical Systems Group’s Mid-2011 U.S. Business Ethernet LEADERBOARD, released August 16th, AT&T, Verizon and tw telecom maintain their respective positions as the top three providers of billable Ethernet ports deployed in the U.S. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Vertical Systems Group   NuVox   Qwest

Integra Moves Upstream With Carrier Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Aug 16 2011)

Integra Telecom is further enhancing its Carrier Ethernet offering, complete with Ethernet-Over-Copper (EoC) and Ethernet-Over-TDM (EoTDM) access methods, across its network to expand its reach to even more customers.  With this roll-out, the Portland, Ore. based communications and IT services provider will continue to serve the small- and medium-sized clients it has serviced since the company was founded in 1996, while also establishing the foundation for current and future products addressing the Wholesale and Enterprise businesses.   (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Integra Telecom

Integra Sets Carrier Ethernet-Based Course To Future

Explore CEN Feature (Jul 28 2011) Wholesale / Exchange

With 5,000 long haul route miles and 3,000 metropolitan route miles of fiber, and over 1600 lit buildings in 11 U.S. states, Integra Telecom is expanding its services by rolling out Carrier Ethernet technology across its fiber network this year. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Integra Telecom

NECA Members Moving Toward Carrier Ethernet to Meet Customers’ Needs

Explore CEN Feature (Jul 21 2011) Regional

The National Exchange Carrier Association Inc. (NECA) helps its more than 1,000 members bring rural America’s consumers and companies the broadband connectivity they need to connect and compete.  While these telcos may be smaller than their larger Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) counterparts, the services they provide are just as critical to the families and businesses that they serve, explains Sal Talluto, director of network technology and new service planning for NECA. (Read Full Article)

Comment

XO Communications’ Meteoric Rise Tied to Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 28 2011)

According to Don MacNeil, vice president of Carrier Services for XO Communications, Ethernet has been key to the company's strong growth since its founding in 1996, a trend he foresees continuing in the future. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   XO Communications

New testing standard helps enhance Carrier Ethernet service launches

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 21 2011)

Ratified in March 2011, the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) Y.1564 Services Activation Test Methodology provides Carrier Ethernet industry players enhanced capability and increased assurance when launching services on newly deployed equipment. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   ITU   Overture Networks   IETF

TRI TOWER TELECOM Uses Power of Carrier Ethernet to Transform ILEC Networks

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 9 2011)

Here’s a new and exciting concept for the Service Provider Channel, and it’s one that's sure to be of interest to the Carrier Ethernet community: Extreme Makeover – ILEC Edition. But instead of Ty Pennington leading an army of builders and subcontractors, Alex Whitaker, CEO and Walt Van Leuven, COO, of TRI TOWER TELECOM Corp, Rochester, NY are the hosts of this show. (Read Full Article)

Comment

Fibernetics Boosts Business Value Proposition with Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Jun 7 2011) Business Ethernet , Regional

Carrier Ethernet has helped VoIP-pioneer Fibernetics Group of Companies (www.fibernetics.ca) gain traction with Canadian businesses and remain one of the country’s fastest growing telecommunications companies. Once a voice and data competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) for residential customers only, Fibernetics began rolling into towns across Canada offering services to both residential customers and businesses in 2008. (Read Full Article)

Comment

Carrier Ethernet Hot Topic at TIA 2011

Explore CEN Feature (May 12 2011)

Attendees of next week’s TIA 2011 “Inside the Network” Conference & Exhibition in Dallas, May 17-20, will take a close look at the converged network from two vantage points: the growing number of converged applications, and the technologies that support them. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   XO Communications   Metro Ethernet Forum   Overture Networks

Verizon goes global with Carrier Ethernet

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 30 2010)

Verizon has spent much of the past year expanding its Carrier Ethernet footprint across the globe by extending its Virtual Private LAN service (VPLS) network to 32 countries. The provider’s VPLS network reaches even further when combined with the NNI agreements Verizon has made with 125 Ethernet access partners around the globe, all of which have passed the telco’s very rigid and localized certification process. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Annie Lindstrom

Going Global

Explore CEN Feature (Sep 23 2010)

Culturally, Europe is different from the U.S., there’s no question about it. The food is different, the clothing and hairstyles are different and so are the historic landmarks. Carrier Ethernet does not buck the trend, according to Erin Dunne, director of research services, Vertical Systems Group. With the exception of the U.K., most countries have an incumbent and a few other common carriers (OCCs). Therefore, Europe is a very different type of market than one finds in the U.S. where businesses have hundreds of Carrier Ethernet service providers from which to choose. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   NTT   Vertical Systems Group   Tata