Metro Ethernet Forum celebrates 10 years of key network accomplishments

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	Metro Ethernet Forum celebrates 10 years of key network accomplishments When the Metro Ethernet Forum celebrates its tenth anniversary next month, it can tick off quite a list of accomplishments for the ways it has shaped the Layer 2 Ethernet standard. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive The Network Impact of 802.11n 802.11n brings revolutionary advances in bandwidth, throughput, and reliability to the wireless LAN. It also has a perhaps unforeseen impact on the wired network, as well. Bandwidth, throughput and reliability is now an end-to-end network problem, particularly in cases where the WLAN is deployed as network infrastructure rather than as an overlay. Read now! In this Issue Cisco defending base against HP, Juniper FCC: Rural areas still lag in broadband speeds Why should you consider VoIP and UC as a service? When Will Data Center Networks Gain Cloud Intelligence? The history of Metro Ethernet Tilgin launches home gateways for 1G bps broadband services Net neutrality goes Dutch CFO departs from Cisco rival Brocade WHITE PAPER: Fluke Networks Importance of Permanent Link Testing This white paper is the joint effort of 2 industry leaders of high speed infrastructure cabling and testing, Panduit and Fluke Networks. This technical paper provides a thorough analysis and review of different testing techniques and their associated benefits for high speed permanent links. Learn More Today! Cisco defending base against HP, Juniper Cisco says it is effectively fending off HP and Juniper as it grapples with a significant product transition in Ethernet switching. Read More FCC: Rural areas still lag in broadband speeds Many rural areas in the U.S. lack access to mid-range broadband services, a report says. Read More WEBCAST: Cymphonix Gain Complete Control Over Internet Bound Traffic The Cymphonix Network Composer is the only network appliance that provides comprehensive clarity into all internet bound network traffic and simply powerful tools to manage that traffic with a holistic approach. Learn More Today! Why should you consider VoIP and UC as a service? Throughout most of the evolution of VoIP and UC, the primary implementations have been as a premises-based solution. However, as mentioned in the last newsletter, it's probably time to consider a adding this to your cloud strategy. Read More When Will Data Center Networks Gain Cloud Intelligence? A few years ago we analysts warned IT professionals about the mis-match between server virtualization and data center networks. Read More WHITE PAPER: EMC The Changing Role of Network Management Read how new challenges in IT like virtualization and cloud computing are changing the role of Network Managers, who are now required to leverage automation and integrated solutions even further to adapt to these changes. Learn how EMC Ionix Network Solutions help Network Managers overcome these challenges. Read now The history of Metro Ethernet A lot has happened with Ethernet in service provider networks in the past 10 years. And the Metro Ethernet Forum has been behind a lot of that progress. Read More Tilgin launches home gateways for 1G bps broadband services Swedish broadband equipment maker Tilgin has launched Simba, a platform for home gateways that can handle gigabit speeds. The availability of cheaper components has made developing Simba possible, the company said on Monday. Read More Net neutrality goes Dutch While the Netherlands is primarily known for windmills, tulips and legalized marijuana, it could soon be known for its net neutrality regulations as well. Read More CFO departs from Cisco rival Brocade The CFO of Brocade departed abruptly this week to "pursue other interests," according to the company. Richard Deranleau, Brocade's CFO for the past five years, left the company last Monday, June 20. Read More
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