The Ethernet Everywhere eBook features all things Ethernet,
including carrier-class Ethernet's ability to collapse service
providers' multiple networks to help lower capex and opex;
how copper can be used to bring Ethernet to the approximately
90 percent of business users not served by fiber; and the benefits
of using Ethernet for wireless backhaul.
Ethernet Addresses True Network Convergence
Service providers have long talked about their desire
to collapse their multiple networks to realize lower capital
and operational costs. Now carrier-class Ethernet can allow
them to do just that.
More Service Providers Embrace Ethernet
Ethernet is gaining an even stronger hold on service
provider networks as more carriers expand their offerings.
Economically Extending Ethernet
Though Ethernet is becoming a standard in metro networks,
carriers still face the challenge of economically extending
it to the access space while meeting SLAs customers demand.
Reaching the Other 90 Percent
Ethernet has been a boon to many businesses lucky enough
to be touched by fiber. But what about the other 90 percent,
consisting of branch offices, and small and medium businesses?
For this group, Ethernet over copper is becoming an increasing
possibility.
The Wireless Backhaul Application
With WiMAX on the way, Wi-Fi continuing its march with
municipal and service provider installations, and cellular
network operators upping the bandwidth ante with new 2.5G
and 3G networks, the need for wireless backhaul has never
been greater. But rather than expensive, TDM-based connections
like T1 for these new, IP-based applications, Ethernet is
expected to capture a large role in wireless backhaul.
On the Market
A select collection of the latest offerings from InfoVista,
Mindspeed Technologies Inc., RAD Data Communications Ltd.
and Zhone Technologies Inc.
Ethernet in Brief
A snapshot of news from Alcatel, ANDA Networks, BT Exact,
Cisco Systems Inc., the Ethernet Alliance, the Metro Ethernet
Forum and others.
