Competitive carrier Paetec buys McLeodUSA; Can carrier Ethernet answer the call for bigger bandwidth?

WAN News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by DataDirect Networks Enterprise Grade "No-Compromise" Backup/Recovery, DataDirect Networks VTLS Solution DataDirect Networks (DDN) offers the VTLS solution to meet the challenges of ever-stringent requirements for services levels and response times. VTLS leverages the proven DDN S2A storage controller architecture to deliver high performance and availability while emulating leading tape solutions. DataDirect's VTLS is a simple-to-deploy and ease-to-use disk-based backup and restore solution. WAN News Alert, 09/19/07 Competitive carrier Paetec buys McLeodUSA, 09/17/2007: Telecom carrier consolidation in the U.S. trickled down to competitive service providers on Monday as Paetec Holding agreed to acquire McLeodUSA, creating a company that will serve businesses in most of the country's largest metropolitan areas. Can carrier Ethernet answer the call for bigger bandwidth?, 09/18/07: If you’re a business struggling with a slow, unreliable network connection, then the Metro Ethernet Forum wants to provide you with salvation. Sprint launches home cells to boost signals, 09/18/07: Underdog mobile operator Sprint Nextel quietly rolled out an emerging technology on Monday to give customers a strong cellular signal and flat-rate calling at home. Network World LAN/WAN Buyer's Guide Find the right LAN/WAN products for your enterprise - fast. Our extensive database of detailed product information will help you quickly pinpoint what you need. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Buyer's Guide now. WatchGuard pulls outsourcing business out of India, 09/13/07: Security appliance maker WatchGuard canceled its outsourcing contract with an unnamed India-based offshoring company, citing attrition, lack of qualified candidates and worker integrity as primary drivers.

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