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Zayo Adds To Growing List of Educators Using Carrier Ethernet
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 21 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
MEF Touts Big Advance in Carrier Ethernet Backhaul
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 16 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
The Metro Ethernet Forum last week announced new standards aimed at substantially improving the economics of carrier Ethernet mobile backhaul by offering a consistent class of service framework to address the requirements of various services types.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Metro Ethernet Forum
Top Nine Hold Steady on the Vertical Systems Group 2011 U.S. Business Ethernet LEADERBOARD
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 14 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Take 5 With Ian Redpath
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 9 2012)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)
CEN recently caught up with Ian Redpath, Principal Analyst in Ovum’s Network Infrastructure practice, for a quick chat on Carrier Ethernet issues and to get his valuable insight. Ian is responsible for the market forecasts in Ovum’s optical networks and optical components advisory services.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Congress Metro Ethernet Forum
Integra Expands Cloud Services to Businesses
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 7 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
Ethernet Alliance Event to Pursue Consensus Building
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 2 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
The Ethernet Alliance’s Technology Exploration Forum in Santa Clara on February 16th is shaping up to be an important event, with discussion of next-generation Ethernet speeds front and center.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: IEEE Carrier Ethernet News
ATLANTIC-ACM Quantifies Strong Metro Wholesale Carrier Ethernet Prospects
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 31 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
As AT&T’s recent changes to its wireless data plans illustrate, the demand for mobile data is booming—and as recent research from ATLANTIC-ACM reveals, that booming demand is great news for service providers that offer Carrier Ethernet connectivity to mobile operators on a wholesale basis.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Atlantic-Acm Carrier Ethernet News
What Impact Will Open Flow Have on Carrier Ethernet?
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 24 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
Carrier Ethernet is an important building block of a new networking option that could begin to have a significant impact over the next year or two. I’m talking about software-defined networks—an initiative also known as Open Flow.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: NTT Deutsche Telekom
Alpheus Offers E-LAN to Fellow Texans
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 19 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
IDC On What’s Hot In Carrier Ethernet Business Services
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 17 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
As regular readers know, Carrier Ethernet has been experiencing dramatic growth. And some areas within the broad category of Carrier Ethernet business services are especially hot, as recent research from International Data Corporation reveals.
(Read Full Article)
Integra, Saddleback Make Quality Carrier Ethernet Connection
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 12 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
INTERNEXA: Bringing Carrier Ethernet Solutions in Latin America
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 10 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Take 5 with Jennifer Pigg
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 5 2012)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)Comment "I appreciate great concise content...thank you Jennifer." - Victor Antonio, AVP Accedian
Jennifer Pigg of Battle Green Research is a member of Yankee Group's Affiliate Program. Her area of expertise is network carrier infrastructure, examining the challenges facing service providers in provisioning the edge and core network, and the solutions and technology that will meet the demands of mobile data networking, cloud computing, Web 2.0 and LTE including mobile backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, core and edge routers, packet optical transport and the Evolved Packet Core. CEN caught up with Jennifer to get her insights on industry issues.
(Read Full Article)
1 Comment Mentions: Metro Ethernet Forum
Carrier Ethernet: Looking Back at 2011 and Ahead to 2012
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 3 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
2011 was a big year for Carrier Ethernet, with the technology making numerous gains on both the technical and business fronts. And 2012 is shaping up to be just as big. We thought we’d take the opportunity this week to review some of the biggest developments of 2011 and to provide a look at what’s likely to be hot in 2012.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Informa Vertical Systems Group NuVox
GlobeNet Gives Carrier Ethernet a Tropical Flair
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 20 2011)
by Joan Engebretson
Perhaps the word “tropicalize” makes you think of designing a house with a lot of outdoor spaces or giving away all the wool blazers in your wardrobe. But Erick Contag, chief operations officer for GlobeNet, uses the term to describe how his company adapted Carrier Ethernet services for the Latin American market.
(Read Full Article)
Carrier Ethernet Service Differentiation – 2011 survey results Part 2
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 15 2011)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)
In Part 2 we begin to explore the technical attributes that service providers believe are most important to help differentiate their Carrier Ethernet offerings. We ask service providers to tell us what features and attributes they use to differentiate themselves. We broke down these into two groups: technical and non-technical.
(Read Full Article)
Frontier Service Expansion Shows Carrier Ethernet’s Tier 2 Market Appeal
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 13 2011)
by Joan EngebretsonComment "Hayes' fiber/copper serving percentages match up very closely with recent studies and I agree with his statement, “We can get ..." - Victor Antonio, AVP Accedian
Carrier Ethernet services caught on first among larger enterprise users, but as a recent announcement from Frontier Communications illustrates, the technology now makes sense even in some fairly small Tier 2 markets.
(Read Full Article)
Carrier Ethernet Service Differentiation – 2011 survey results Part 1
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 8 2011)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)
The response to the survey has been fantastic. Thank you to all who participated. We had widespread participation from service providers around the world who are currently offering or are planning to offer Carrier Ethernet services. In the coming days we’ll be reviewing the results in this space. And next week, we will provide a link where you may download the complete summary report at no cost.
(Read Full Article)
BT Launches E-LAN In 28 Countries
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 8 2011)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Carrier Ethernet Exchanges: Where are the Opportunities?
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 6 2011)
by Tim Kridel
Although Carrier Ethernet exchanges might be synonymous with fiber and copper, wireless is driving a increasing chunk of business for exchange providers. As mobile operators worldwide upgrade their networks to the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard, they’re also migrating to Ethernet for cell site backhaul.
(Read Full Article)
Take 5 with Craig Clausen
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 1 2011)
by Craig Clausen, Executive Vice President And Principal Analyst At New Paradigm Resources Group, Inc.
Craig Clausen is Executive Vice President and Principal Analyst at New Paradigm Resources Group, Inc. (NPRG). CEN caught up with Craig for a quick Q&A and to get his take on the latest trends involving Carrier Ethernet.
(Read Full Article)
Global Capacity Marketplace Boosting Carrier Ethernet-over-Copper Connectivity
Explore CEN Feature (Nov 29 2011)
by Joan Engebretson
Carrier Ethernet-over-copper services should get a boost from a new offering from Global Capacity − a company that may be best known for its LATTIS access price quote capability, but which now earns most of its revenues from the procurement and selling of network access.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Carrier Ethernet Exchange
E-Access To IP/MPLS VPNs Growing
Explore CEN Feature (Nov 22 2011)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Singapore Quarterly Meeting Reflects Healthy State of APAC Carrier Ethernet Market
Explore CEN Feature (Nov 17 2011)
by Nan Chen, President, Mef
Nan Chen, President of the MEF, just back from the Forum’s Q4 meeting in Singapore, reports good progress on the technology front and lively participation from the new wave of APAC members.
(Read Full Article)
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Zayo Adds To Growing List of Educators Using Carrier Ethernet
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 21 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
MEF Touts Big Advance in Carrier Ethernet Backhaul
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 16 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
The Metro Ethernet Forum last week announced new standards aimed at substantially improving the economics of carrier Ethernet mobile backhaul by offering a consistent class of service framework to address the requirements of various services types.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Metro Ethernet Forum
Top Nine Hold Steady on the Vertical Systems Group 2011 U.S. Business Ethernet LEADERBOARD
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 14 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Take 5 With Ian Redpath
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 9 2012)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)
CEN recently caught up with Ian Redpath, Principal Analyst in Ovum’s Network Infrastructure practice, for a quick chat on Carrier Ethernet issues and to get his valuable insight. Ian is responsible for the market forecasts in Ovum’s optical networks and optical components advisory services.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Congress Metro Ethernet Forum
Integra Expands Cloud Services to Businesses
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 7 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
Ethernet Alliance Event to Pursue Consensus Building
Explore CEN Feature (Feb 2 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
The Ethernet Alliance’s Technology Exploration Forum in Santa Clara on February 16th is shaping up to be an important event, with discussion of next-generation Ethernet speeds front and center.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: IEEE Carrier Ethernet News
ATLANTIC-ACM Quantifies Strong Metro Wholesale Carrier Ethernet Prospects
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 31 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
As AT&T’s recent changes to its wireless data plans illustrate, the demand for mobile data is booming—and as recent research from ATLANTIC-ACM reveals, that booming demand is great news for service providers that offer Carrier Ethernet connectivity to mobile operators on a wholesale basis.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Atlantic-Acm Carrier Ethernet News
What Impact Will Open Flow Have on Carrier Ethernet?
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 24 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
Carrier Ethernet is an important building block of a new networking option that could begin to have a significant impact over the next year or two. I’m talking about software-defined networks—an initiative also known as Open Flow.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: NTT Deutsche Telekom
Alpheus Offers E-LAN to Fellow Texans
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 19 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
IDC On What’s Hot In Carrier Ethernet Business Services
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 17 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
As regular readers know, Carrier Ethernet has been experiencing dramatic growth. And some areas within the broad category of Carrier Ethernet business services are especially hot, as recent research from International Data Corporation reveals.
(Read Full Article)
Integra, Saddleback Make Quality Carrier Ethernet Connection
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 12 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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)
INTERNEXA: Bringing Carrier Ethernet Solutions in Latin America
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 10 2012)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Take 5 with Jennifer Pigg
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 5 2012)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)Comment "I appreciate great concise content...thank you Jennifer." - Victor Antonio, AVP Accedian
Jennifer Pigg of Battle Green Research is a member of Yankee Group's Affiliate Program. Her area of expertise is network carrier infrastructure, examining the challenges facing service providers in provisioning the edge and core network, and the solutions and technology that will meet the demands of mobile data networking, cloud computing, Web 2.0 and LTE including mobile backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, core and edge routers, packet optical transport and the Evolved Packet Core. CEN caught up with Jennifer to get her insights on industry issues.
(Read Full Article)
1 Comment Mentions: Metro Ethernet Forum
Carrier Ethernet: Looking Back at 2011 and Ahead to 2012
Explore CEN Feature (Jan 3 2012)
by Joan Engebretson
2011 was a big year for Carrier Ethernet, with the technology making numerous gains on both the technical and business fronts. And 2012 is shaping up to be just as big. We thought we’d take the opportunity this week to review some of the biggest developments of 2011 and to provide a look at what’s likely to be hot in 2012.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Informa Vertical Systems Group NuVox
GlobeNet Gives Carrier Ethernet a Tropical Flair
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 20 2011)
by Joan Engebretson
Perhaps the word “tropicalize” makes you think of designing a house with a lot of outdoor spaces or giving away all the wool blazers in your wardrobe. But Erick Contag, chief operations officer for GlobeNet, uses the term to describe how his company adapted Carrier Ethernet services for the Latin American market.
(Read Full Article)
Carrier Ethernet Service Differentiation – 2011 survey results Part 2
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 15 2011)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)
In Part 2 we begin to explore the technical attributes that service providers believe are most important to help differentiate their Carrier Ethernet offerings. We ask service providers to tell us what features and attributes they use to differentiate themselves. We broke down these into two groups: technical and non-technical.
(Read Full Article)
Frontier Service Expansion Shows Carrier Ethernet’s Tier 2 Market Appeal
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 13 2011)
by Joan EngebretsonComment "Hayes' fiber/copper serving percentages match up very closely with recent studies and I agree with his statement, “We can get ..." - Victor Antonio, AVP Accedian
Carrier Ethernet services caught on first among larger enterprise users, but as a recent announcement from Frontier Communications illustrates, the technology now makes sense even in some fairly small Tier 2 markets.
(Read Full Article)
Carrier Ethernet Service Differentiation – 2011 survey results Part 1
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 8 2011)
by Carrier Ethernet News (Editor)
The response to the survey has been fantastic. Thank you to all who participated. We had widespread participation from service providers around the world who are currently offering or are planning to offer Carrier Ethernet services. In the coming days we’ll be reviewing the results in this space. And next week, we will provide a link where you may download the complete summary report at no cost.
(Read Full Article)
BT Launches E-LAN In 28 Countries
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 8 2011)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Carrier Ethernet Exchanges: Where are the Opportunities?
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 6 2011)
by Tim Kridel
Although Carrier Ethernet exchanges might be synonymous with fiber and copper, wireless is driving a increasing chunk of business for exchange providers. As mobile operators worldwide upgrade their networks to the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard, they’re also migrating to Ethernet for cell site backhaul.
(Read Full Article)
Take 5 with Craig Clausen
Explore CEN Feature (Dec 1 2011)
by Craig Clausen, Executive Vice President And Principal Analyst At New Paradigm Resources Group, Inc.
Craig Clausen is Executive Vice President and Principal Analyst at New Paradigm Resources Group, Inc. (NPRG). CEN caught up with Craig for a quick Q&A and to get his take on the latest trends involving Carrier Ethernet.
(Read Full Article)
Global Capacity Marketplace Boosting Carrier Ethernet-over-Copper Connectivity
Explore CEN Feature (Nov 29 2011)
by Joan Engebretson
Carrier Ethernet-over-copper services should get a boost from a new offering from Global Capacity − a company that may be best known for its LATTIS access price quote capability, but which now earns most of its revenues from the procurement and selling of network access.
(Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Carrier Ethernet Exchange
E-Access To IP/MPLS VPNs Growing
Explore CEN Feature (Nov 22 2011)
by Annie Lindstrom
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
Singapore Quarterly Meeting Reflects Healthy State of APAC Carrier Ethernet Market
Explore CEN Feature (Nov 17 2011)
by Nan Chen, President, Mef
Nan Chen, President of the MEF, just back from the Forum’s Q4 meeting in Singapore, reports good progress on the technology front and lively participation from the new wave of APAC members.
(Read Full Article)
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I appreciate great concise content...thank you Jennifer.
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