Guest Commentary: Carrier Ethernet APAC Conference

Highlights: Fall 2012 Carrier Ethernet World Congress

We're sorry you missed this week’s Webinar

Don't miss MEF’s Carrier Ethernet Services Seminar in Stockholm

Ethernet Innovation Summit May 22nd-23rd 2013

Guest Blog: Observations from Metro Connect 2013 in Miami this Week

Carrier Ethernet 2.0: A Real Game Changer

Last Week's Ethernet Europe Event

Photos and Insights from MEF's Carrier Ethernet Seminar Series in Bogota, Colombia and Santiago, Chile

Wrap Up of Carrier Ethernet World Asia Pacific

Articles in category: Event Related

1. Business Benefits with Mef Ce 2.0 Services for Wholesale & Enterprise Retail Explore metroethernetforum.org (Mar 5 2015) Event Related , CE2.0 , Seminars Mar 25, 2015 Stockholm This MEF Nordics seminar is an opportunity to look in-depth at the latest in Carrier Ethernet CE 2.0 featuring newly-approved specifications, new case studies, new CE Cloud use cases, how Carrier Ethernet will work seamlessly with SDN & NFV and the work of MEF's new Service Operations Committee and more. This overview explores the vision, its impact on the market, and how the first steps. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Metro Ethernet Forum   SDN

2. WebNMS and Veryx to Deliver Multi-Vendor Carrier Ethernet Service Orchestration Solutions Aligned with the MEF Third ... Explore businesswire.com (Mar 3 2015) Event Related , Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , CE2.0 , Events related BARCELONA, Spain & PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading network management and test solutions integrated to deliver agile and assured Carrier Ethernet services on multi-vendor networks. Visit WebNMS at Mobile world Congress, Hall 5, Stand 5K21. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Congress

3. Telekom Austria Group CTO Guenther Ottendorfer Discusses Need for a Pan-European Cloud in Future Network Architecture at MWC15 Explore Home | Telekom Austria Group (Mar 3 2015) Event Related , Software Defined Networking (SDN) , Virtualization , NFV , Events related World's first demonstration of a virtualized full stack in a live network in the Republic of Serbia CTO Günther Ottendorfer announced future network architecture plans at Mobile World Congress 2015 Pan-European cloud as potential target of a software-centric all-IP network (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   NFV

4. AT&T on track to virtualize 5% of network functions by end of 2015, Donovan says Explore FierceTelecom (Mar 2 2015) Event Related , Cloud , Software Defined Networking (SDN) , Virtualization , NFV , Events related AT&T continues to make progress with its efforts to virtualize network functions, announcing during this week's Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona, Spain that it plans to virtualize 5 percent of network functions on its AT&T Integrated Cloud by the end of this year. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Congress   SDN

5. New MEF White Paper Explains Lifecycle Service Orchestration’s Role As Essential Enabler Of Dynamic Network Services Explore metroethernetforum.org (Feb 25 2015) Event Related , Middle Mile , ETSI , MEF , Business Ethernet , Software Defined Networking (SDN) , Virtualization , Vertical Systems , CE2.0 , LSO , Events related , Vertical Systems LSO Is The Key To Overcoming Operational Challenges In Transition To SDN / NFV-Enabled Networks Los Angeles, February 25, 2015 — The MEF has released a new white paper, Third Network Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) Vision, that identifies the essential service orchestration and management capabilities necessary to accelerate the communication’s industry shift toward dynamic “Third Network” services. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Vertical Systems Group   XO Communications   Metro Ethernet Forum

6. CENX Teams With Spirent to Demonstrate VoLTE Service Orchestration Over Virtualized Infrastructure Explore presseportal.de (Feb 19 2015) Event Related , Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Mobile Backhaul , Software Defined Networking (SDN) , Virtualization , NFV , SDN , Events related Ottawa, Ontario (ots/PRNewswire) - Cortx Service Orchestrator Provides a Single Pane of Glass into Next-Gen Network Operations CENX [http://cenx.com], a global leader of Service Orchestration solutions for software-defined networks, today announced that, together with Spirent [http://www.spirent.com], it has successfully demonstrated orchestration of Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) services over virtualized network infrastructure. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   NFV   SDN

7. DragonWave Builds Traction in Growing Global Small Cell Market Explore Aktien (Feb 19 2015) Access , Event Related , Business Ethernet , Mobile Backhaul , Global , Events related DragonWave Avenue products are now being commercially deployed or trialed by major mobile operators around the world. Recently, a major Asian operator has begun volume deployments of all outdoor small cells utilizing DragonWave's Avenue Link products, which are being deployed in urban areas at street level and are now carrying live traffic. (Read Full Article)

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8. Nokia, Coriant claim first mobile backhaul SON solution Explore Telecoms.com (Feb 12 2015) Event Related , Middle Mile , Mobile Backhaul , Software Defined Networking (SDN) , Optical , SDN , Events related Finnish kit vendor and optical networking specialist Coriant have announced what they claimed is the first ever solution brining self-organising network (SON) technology to mobile backhaul. Nokia claimed the solution offers the same level of functionality but with 20% less transport infrastructure than in current networks. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   SDN

9. Nokia Networks, Coriant to debut SON for mobile backhaul solution at MWC Explore FierceWireless (Feb 12 2015) Event Related , Mobile Backhaul , Software Defined Networking (SDN) , SDN , Events related , ETSI Nokia Networks and Coriant will demonstrate intelligent self-organizing networks for mobile backhaul at the Mobile World Congress 2015 tradeshow in Barcelona, Spain, in early March. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Infonetics   SDN

10. Nokia Networks, Coriant first to extend self-organizing networks to mobile backhaul #MWC15 Explore au.finance.yahoo.com (Feb 12 2015) Event Related , Middle Mile , Mobile Backhaul , Software Defined Networking (SDN) , Optical , SDN , Events related Press Release (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   SDN

11. MEF Gen14: Carriers Share SDN, Carrier Ethernet Visions Explore CEN Feature (Nov 25 2014) Event Related , MEF The Metro Ethernet Forum’s GEN14 conference in Washington, D.C. this week brought together network operators and other companies involved in the Carrier Ethernet and software defined network ecosystem from around the world. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   XO Communications   SDN

12. MEF GEN14 Service Provider Spotlight: XO Communications Explore CEN Feature (Aug 14 2014) Event Related As part of a series of interviews with key MEF GEN14 conference participants in November, Carrier Ethernet News sat down with Sam Koetter, Senior Product Manager for Ethernet Services at XO, to discuss important services market trends and explore new cloud-related solutions that XO is offering in the North American market. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   XO Communications   Quality of Service   Metro Ethernet Forum

13. How cloud and Carrier Ethernet are disrupting the CSP market Explore expertIP (May 6 2014) Event Related , Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Cloud If there has ever been an “us vs. them” mentality among the IT and networking groups within carriers and service providers, Ethernet may soon put an end to it. As a recent article in Capacity magazine pointed out, Carrier Ethernet adoption is not just being driven by the fact it’s scalable and flexible to meet business needs, but because IT and networking groups are being forced to converge. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Frost & Sullivan

14. NFV and SDN will be hot topics at MWC this year Explore Telecoms.com (Feb 19 2014) Event Related , Software Defined Networking (SDN) Network vendors Alcatel Lucent and Huawei have both made announcements around Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) ahead of next week’s Mobile World Congress, where new network architectures like NFV and SDN (software defined networking) will be the subject of much discussion and, Telecoms.com understands, some big news from the operator community. (Read Full Article)

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15. SDN-driven backhaul could save carriers $9B by 2017 Explore FierceWireless (Feb 12 2014) Event Related , Mobile Backhaul , Software Defined Networking (SDN) Software-defined networking (SDN) could save operators $9 billion in mobile backhaul-related operating expenses by 2017 as they gain the ability to dynamically manage traffic and backhaul bandwidth, according to fresh research. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   NFV

16. Comptel: The Contrarian View Explore Light Reading (Sep 26 2013) Event Related , Business Ethernet Waters says Carrier Ethernet "didn't get the widespread adoption that was expected," and that in today's market, the distinction between Carrier Ethernet and what was developed for the enterprise has blurred substantially. (Read Full Article)

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17. Enabling Carriers to Compete Today Explore blog.tmcnet.com (Sep 25 2013) Event Related , Other , Business Ethernet , Software Defined Networking (SDN) Communications service providers are facing unprecedented opportunity and threats and if the OTT threat wasn't a big enough challenge, its worth pointing out AT&T recently lost its bid to supply broadband to Starbucks to Google of all companies. Who would have thought this could even happen a mere five years ago? (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Overture Networks

18. Ethernet Innovation Summit May 22nd-23rd 2013 Explore CEN Feature (Apr 4 2013) Event Related May 22, 1973 was the day the Ethernet concept was first outlined in a memo from the young Bob Metcalfe at Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) and, forty years on, this key moment in the history of human communications is being celebrated in the form of a two day Ethernet Innovation Summit looking at past, present and future innovations in networking. (Read Full Article)

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19. Observations from Comptel PLUS Spring 2013 in Las Vegas this Week Explore CEN Feature (Mar 14 2013) Event Related , MEF , Cloud , Wholesale / Exchange COMPTEL PLUS, the annual gathering of competitive carriers and their ecosystem, took place this week in Las Vegas at the Aria Resort and Casino.  As is usually the case at this well-orchestrated event, there were ample opportunities for networking and education on topics ranging from regulatory issues facing the carriers to Carrier Ethernet and Software Defined Networking.  The following is a loose compilation of my observations and a few photos to spice things up a little. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Metro Ethernet Forum   MegaPath   Overture Networks

20. Guest Blog: Observations from Metro Connect 2013 in Miami this Week Explore CEN Feature (Feb 21 2013) Access , Event Related , North America , Managed Data Services , Cable / MSO , Wholesale / Exchange , Other analysts For 13 years, Capacity Media has hosted the wholesale carrier conference Metro Connect in Miami. This event brings together the most senior executives from leading US service providers, and every year proves to be a fabulous forum for the big ideas in telecom. The following is a loose compilation of my observations and a few photos. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Cyan   XO Communications   Zayo Group

21. Carrier Ethernet 2.0 Service Differentiation & Visibility Explore Proactive Network News (Feb 12 2013) Event Related , Middle Mile , MEF , Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet , National , Heavy Reading During the past year, competition in the Ethernet services market has expanded beyond a focus on service types, technical details and coverage to include an increased emphasis on service performance and the service wrap. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Heavy Reading   Metro Ethernet Forum   tw telecom

22. Don't miss MEF’s Carrier Ethernet Services Seminar in Stockholm Explore CEN Feature (Feb 4 2013) Event Related , MEF The MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum), the global industry organization at the forefront of Ethernet Services definition and development would like to cordially invite you to join us for a unique Nordics Carrier Ethernet event. The event will be taking place in Stockholm, Sweden on February 20th, 2013. Carrier Ethernet News and its lead sponsor, Overture Networks, are contributing members of the MEF and we believe that this seminar represents an excellent opportunity for representatives of your company to become fully briefed on all major aspects of Carrier Ethernet development. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Metro Ethernet Forum   Overture Networks

23. Carrier Ethernet Preps for a Busy 2013 Explore Light Reading (Dec 31 2012) Event Related , Business Ethernet The coming year looks to be packed with Ethernet trends and milestones. Of course, Ethernet's ubiquity means that in any given year, something is happening, but 2013 is looking particularly busy. When we say that, we've got three specific events and one general trend in mind. Explanations below, along with some comments from an analysts' panel that wrapped up Ethernet Expo 2012 in November. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   IEEE

24. Guest Commentary: Carrier Ethernet APAC Conference Explore CEN Feature (Dec 6 2012) Event Related I recently attended the Carrier Ethernet APAC conference in Hong Kong.  I had the honor to speak at a panel on behalf of the MEF, as well as to chair the first day afternoon sessions on “Advances in Cloud and Data Centres”. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   NTT   Infonetics   Metro Ethernet Forum

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