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BT announces fastest ever dedicated access technologies
Explore Connectivity (Oct 20 2010) Access , Middle Mile
Openreach, which is a subsidiary of BT, confirmed that the new 110MB technology will be incorporated into the firm's wider Generic Ethernet Access Fibre to the Premises offering in the first quarter of 2011.
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100GB Ethernet to become a market force
Explore Connectivity (Sep 20 2010) Access
According to Colt chief technology officer Luke Broome, the trial represents a huge leap forward in the Ethernet point to point industry.
"It is important that we support the development of next-generation optical transport technologies that will allow us to meet customer demand for very high speed Ethernet services," Mr Broome said.
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Ethernet first mile speeds 'crucial for e-commerce companies'
Explore Connectivity (Sep 9 2010) Access
The importance of the Ethernet first mile for companies operating in the e-commerce sector was recently highlighted by an industry commentator.
Jonathan Hoppe, writing for TechNewsWorld, said that this increases the speeds of the connection between the origin server and what is described as the backbone, which is where the majority of the distance between the user and the provider resides.
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Carrier Ethernet contributes to switch market growth
Explore Connectivity (Aug 27 2010) Business Ethernet , Infonetics
The growing use of Carrier Ethernet services has contributed to revenue growth in the switches and routers market, according to new figures.
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Eircom improves Carrier Ethernet service offering
Explore Connectivity (Aug 26 2010) Middle Mile , Global
Irish telecommunications firm Eircom has increased the speeds that are available through its next generation network services.
According to Siliconrepublic.com, the next generation Carrier Ethernet technology leveraged by the organisation allows operators to offer a range of solutions to businesses and consumers, including video conferencing and high-quality VoIP.
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IDC study hints at Carrier Ethernet growth
Explore Connectivity (Aug 24 2010) Middle Mile , IDC
Demand for managed Ethernet services and similar solutions is continuing to grow across the globe, new figures have suggested.
According to research from the International Data Corporation (IDC), the Ethernet switching market enjoyed revenue growth of 32.7 per cent during the second quarter of 2010.
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Technology body launches new Ethernet standard
Explore Connectivity (Jun 29 2010) Access , Middle Mile , Global
A leading professional association for the technology sector has launched a new standard in relation to Ethernet connectivity.
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Ethernet services market in the US 'set for growth'
Explore Connectivity (Jun 11 2010) Business Ethernet
New research has suggested that the use of Ethernet in the First Mile and similar products could soon rise in the US.
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UAE telecoms provider to offer Ethernet in the First Mile
Explore Connectivity (Jun 9 2010) Access , Business Ethernet
A leading telecoms provider in the United Arab Emirates has revealed plans to begin offering Ethernet in the First Mile services.
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MPLS networks 'to boost data transport market'
Explore Connectivity (Jun 4 2010) Middle Mile , Managed Data Services
The study by Frost & Sullivan found that both MPLS systems and Carrier Ethernet services are set to boost revenues in the sector, which is believed to be growing at a compound annual rate of 4.6 per cent. In addition, the report revealed that private line services have maintained a modest but steady inflow of revenues.
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Interest in Ethernet services 'set to rise'
Explore Connectivity (Jun 3 2010) Access , Business Ethernet , Other analysts
Demand for network technology such as Ethernet in the First Mile is set to rise in the near future, according to a new study.
The report by the Insight Research Corporation revealed that enterprises and consumers in the US are set to spend more than $37 billion (£25.1 billion) on Ethernet services provided by carriers in the next five years.
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Metro Ethernet WAN service usage soars
Explore Connectivity (Mar 24 2006) Middle Mile , MEF , Business Ethernet , Managed Data Services , Metro Ethernet
More companies are switching to Metro Ethernet WAN services from ATM and frame relay-based leased lines, according to a report by analyst Frost & Sullivan. (Read Full Article)
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Verizon expands Vpn Mpls service
Explore Connectivity (Feb 2 2006) Access , Business Ethernet , Managed Data Services , Global , National , Regional
Verizon Business has expanded the availability of its Ethernet access service, meaning European customers can quickly and easily access its MPLS-based VPN offering.
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