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Piers Ford introduces our CEO and CFO Guide to Carrier Ethernet — a technology that started out in the office but is now being used for national and international networks, giving new opportunities for wholesale and enterprise carriers
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As the mobile market heads in the direction of all-IP networks, special attention should be given to companies which have made it their goal to promote simpler more cost efficient voice and data transport — such as high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions vendor Ceragon Networks. It shipped its first wireless IP backhaul link in 2000 and was recently named one of five industry players, and the only microwave vendor, driving ethernet backhauling in the mobile world. Ira Palti, president and CEO, explains why it's important to pay attention to the wireless behind wireless. Co-sponsored feature: Ceragon Networks
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Carriers are spending billions on ethernet-standard networks, but large enterprises may bring revenue faster, than consumers looking for triple play services. Quality-of-service with associated guarantees built into carrier ethernet will help, says InfoVista's Stephen Hateley. Co-sponsored feature: InfoVista
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With the right equipment, ethernet can now be extended as a carrier class technology all the way from the core to the access to the customer premises. It has become a perfect way for innovative carriers to meet the complex challenges of giving customers the services they want, where they want them, with the quality they require, and at a cost they can afford while minimizing operating expenses to maintain profitability, says RAD's Efraim Wachtel. Co-sponsored feature: RAD Data Communications
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Ethernet wasn't designed to guarantee high-quality carrier-class service, but the industry has been busy adding service standards that customers can rely on, writes Piers Ford
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