Tag: Ethernet

  • Globe Telecom Earns MEF 3.0 Ethernet Services Certification

    Globe Telecom Earns MEF 3.0 Ethernet Services Certification

    Globe Telecom announced that it has passed the MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet services certification for transformative ethernet services.

    In a company press release, it said that the award was given for its “conformance to rigorous specifications established by MEF.”

    MEF’s President, Nan Chen, extended his congratulatory message to the Philippine’s telecom operator. He said, “Companies who purchase from a certified MEF 3.0 service provider can have confidence that they will receive services which conform to MEF’s industry-leading global standards. Companies like Globe understand the value that certification provides—simplified, pre-validated functionality for buyers and simplified, frictionless implementation and partnering.”

    MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certified services indicate the benchmark for connectivity, delivering the maximum level of performance, assurance and agility offered in the market.

    Globe had earlier achieved MEF CE 2.0 certifications for its E-Access, E-LAN and E-Line services. Raymond Policarpio, the Vice President for Product Management and Marketing at Globe Business, Enterprise Group said that this new recognition shows their commitment to providing maximum connectivity solutions to their users. “As network transformation continues at a rapid pace, these MEF industry standards eliminate confusion regarding service components, core capabilities and concepts.”

    He added, “We’re especially honored to be the first in Asia to achieve a MEF 3.0 Certification for Globe’s 100G E-Line services. Meeting these standards allows us to become a trusted partner in network-based enterprise services. Access to MEF’s ecosystem of frameworks, training programs and expert partners empowers us to provide quality services to businesses as we guide them through their digital transformation.”

  • APeJ Ethernet switch market grew 21% in Q4

    APeJ Ethernet switch market grew 21% in Q4

    The APeJ Ethernet switch market grew 21% during the fourth quarter, with vendor revenues of $131.23 million, IDC research indicates.

    Increased spending from the enterprise segment due to technology refreshes drove the overall LAN market in Q4 2016.

    There was a significant increase in uptake of L3 and ADC switches in both the enterprise and service provider segments in Q4 2016. Investments in the government, education, telecom, professional services and BFSI were the key drivers for growth this quarter.

    But the router market witnessed a year-on-year decline of 4% to $69.2 million.

    The router market was propped up mainly by investments from the service providers for 4G rollouts and technology refreshes in Q4 2016. Increased uptake of high end router from the service provider segment and the enterprise segment drove the market.

    With the evolving network environment and the huge amount of data available, adoption of advanced analytics in this area is becoming mainstream. This will enable efficient network management for improved performance. Also in 2016, there was an increased uptake of SDN deployments and NFV POCs.

    Cisco continues to be dominant in Q4 2016 with a 65.74% market share, followed by Huawei and HPE. Avaya posted a significant growth in Q4 2016 mostly due to increased investments in the enterprise space.

  • Colt launches Ethernet on-demand service

    Colt launches Ethernet on-demand service

    Colt Technology Services has announced the expansion of its SDN-enabled on-demand portfolio.

    The company said the new solutions are designed to “enable the digital transformation of today’s demanding businesses.”

    Colt’s Ethernet on Demand service supports dynamic real-time ordering, provisioning and flexing of high bandwidth connectivity between locations connected to the Colt IQ Network, the company said.

    This includes more than 5,000 enterprise buildings and 200 data centers that are currently eligible across 11 countries in Europe, creating an industry breakthrough never before realized on this scale. Colt also plans to further expand its reach to additional locations during 2017, including Asia.

    The new service allows businesses located in Colt-connected enterprise buildings to intelligently meet variable additional demands for high-bandwidth applications, such as cloud connectivity, disaster recovery or real-time data backup.

    Colt’s Ethernet on Demand service is the latest innovation available from the company’s On Demand Portfolio. It follows the launch of Colt’s DCNet On Demand in 2016, which transformed the user experience for managing high bandwidth connectivity between data centers.

    Colt’s On Demand Portfolio, which allows enterprises to consume Ethernet connectivity services on the Colt IQ Network in real-time via an intelligent online customer portal, bypasses the legacy service delivery processes.

    It also gives customers full control and the ability to flex bandwidth requirements up and down instantaneously, using the portal. The on-demand flexibility also extends to pricing, giving customers the option to choose per-hour pricing plans, as well as more traditional fixed term contract durations.