09.24.08

OAM to the carrier-class Ethernet rescue

Here’s how Ethernet can help network designers conduct end-to-end life cycle management of their networks from the core into the customers’ premises

09.22.08

Evolving Network Management Strategies for Carrier Ethernet

By TMCnet Special Guest Greg S. Gum, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, ANDA Networks
Carrier Ethernet networks have been deployed as multi-vendor/multi-domain networks as service providers aim to source best-of-breed equipment solutions while also needing to partner with other carriers for transport circuits in areas in which they may not have infrastructure. Rarely will providers rip out and replace large installed bases of commissioned equipment or service infrastructure as they migrate to IP therefore the need for Ethernet to traverse different types of transport and equipment; legacy, packet, optical equipment and different transport types are mandated…

09.17.08

Hatteras and ANDA Lead Fast-Growing Carrier Ethernet Access Platform Market Segments in 2Q08

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide sales of copper-based carrier Ethernet access platforms rose 74% year-over-year to $208 million in the four-quarter period ending in 2Q08, according to the new Carrier Ethernet Access Platform (CEAP) Quarterly Market Tracker service published by Heavy Reading ( www.heavyreading.com ), the market research division of TechWeb’s Light Reading (ww.lightreading.com). Copper-based CEAP platforms include Ethernet-over-bonded copper pair (G.shdsl and MIMO on DMT/VDSL2) and Ethernet-over-TDM access circuit solutions.

09.09.08

What is Carrier Ethernet 2.0

By ANDA Networks’ Greg Gum
To many, ‘Carrier Ethernet 2.0’ is a buzzword that is awaiting a definition. Depending on whom you ask, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 is the latest technology being adopted by carriers, a philosophy for Ethernet upgrades, something that will transform carriers to service providers, or a forecast for the next trend in the carrier Ethernet space. So which is right?…