Carrier Ethernet: Set for Mass Market Adoption?

by Fred Ellefson fibers.org News, 18 Apr 2006 A carrier's ability to remotely manage Ethernet networks and services is key to controlling operational expense and avoiding costly visits to customer sites. Carriers are accustomed to the operation, administration and maintenance (OAM) capabilities inherent in the SDH/SONET technology that forms the foundation of their legacy infrastructure. In the Ethernet space, however, they remain sceptical about the ability to remotely monitor and manage a network via Ethernet OAM. But in the coming year, carriers' eyes will be opened to a more intelligent Ethernet service, with sophisticated OAM functionality that addresses this opex challenge. Read more