by Pivot
Tag: MPLS
Internet2 Upgrade Aims for Further Automation
The Internet2 upgrade will be based on Cisco routers in 48 locations. Each node will have 24 to 96 network access ports, each operating at
Windstream Kinetic Business Scopes Out SD-WAN Opportunity for Smaller SMBs
The Kinetic Business SD-WAN offering from Windstream uses VeloCloud technology from VMware. While SD-WAN initially was adopted by larger companies,
Windstream Expands SD-WAN Offerings with Fortinet
A Windstream Fortinet deal will expand the carrier’s SD-WAN portfolio. Customers will be able to use a single edge device to support SD-WAN and firewall capability.
MEF SD-WAN Draft Standard Released
The draft MEF SD-WAN standard aims to make it easier for end users to compare services from different providers. It introduces four terms, including SD-WAN edge, . . .
Windstream Fixed Wireless Wholesale Ethernet Access to Expand to 400,000 Buildings
Windstream fixed wireless for enterprise users provides speeds between 3 Mbps and 5 Mbps with a service level agreement. In addition to Ethernet access, the offering supports MPLS and . . .
Segra Emerges as New Brand for Combined Lumos and Spirit Communications
The Segra brand name will apply to the portion of the merged company that serves business customers, while the Lumos brand will continue for local exchange carrier operations in Virginia.
SD-WAN Adoption Study: 33% of Enterprises Have Completed Deployments at Most Locations
SD-WAN adoption is driven by increased use of the cloud, according to a study commissioned by Barracuda Networks. Almost half of respondents said they had reduced costs by . . .
CenturyLink SD-WAN Now Available in More than 30 Countries
CenturyLink SD-WAN allows customers to connect to more than 2,200 owned and third-party data centers as well as more than 100,000 on-net buildings. Bring Your Own Network (BYON) is an option for business customers choosing the service.
Report: AT&T is Top Ethernet Provider Worldwide
For years, Orange was the top Ethernet provider globally, according to Vertical Systems Group. But AT&T is now the first U.S. carrier to hold that position. VSG calculates global market share based on port count and . . .
Windstream CEO: We Are the Leader in SD-WAN
Windstream now gets 45% of its enterprise revenue from modern technology such as Windstream SD-WAN and UCaaS and on-net connectivity via broadband and fixed wireless. It’s an advantage other carriers do not have, according to CEO Tony Thomas
Verizon Exec: New MEF E-Line Standard Will Help Buying and Selling of Network Access
Verizon MEF E-Line plans include support for a new managed access E-Line specification that can eliminate the need for the buyer and seller to deploy duplicative network interface devices. A Verizon exec fills us in on the company’s plans.
IHS: 74% of Enterprises Conducted SD-WAN Lab Trials Last Year
Many enterprises that conducted SD-WAN lab trials will move to production trials and live production this year, IHS said.
CEO: Windstream SD-WAN Reached More Than 15% of Company Sales in First Year
One customer saved $500 a month per location for 25 locations by switching from Ethernet to Windstream SD-WAN.
CFO: CenturyLink, Level 3 Synergies Include Moving Connections On-Net
Some CenturyLink, Level 3 synergies — such as reduced head count and real estate savings — are the kind we would expect from any merger. Others are unique to telecom, as the company’s CEO Sunit Patel explained at an investor conference.
AT&T SD-WAN International Availability Expanded
An AT&T SD-WAN international expansion will make the technology available in 150 countries. AT&T’s SD-WAN—Network Based offering enables companies to manage multiple sites with varying levels of reliability, performance and bandwidth while maintaining Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) features, the company said.
Purdue University Chooses Smithville Fiber for Major Project
Smithville Fiber, the largest independent telecom provider in Indiana, will build a MPLS network supported by a 100-gigabit optical transport network to connect Purdue University to WestGate@CraneTechnology Park.
KPIs Help with Implementation of NFV, SDN: ATIS
Service providers need to examine a combination of generic and specific metrics for the implementation of NFV and SDN, according to a new whitepaper from ATIS.
Vonage SD-WAN Targets Small Business, Illustrates Service Provider Opportunities
Vonage SD-WAN has been available to larger enterprises for a few years. The company now launched an offering for smaller businesses. A Vonage exec told us about the three connectivity options supported — including MPLS + broadband, two broadband and . . .
Report: IT Buying Decisions for Network Solutions Include Reliability, Quality, & Bundled Offers
A survey from CenturyLink of IT decision makers found reliability, security and quality of service to be key influences on IT buying decisions.
IDC: Four Benefits Driving SD-WAN
Enterprises see the top SD-WAN benefits as bandwidth optimization (36%), consistent application security (31%), integration with existing WANs (28%) and . . .
Windstream CEO: UCaaS and SD-WAN Opportunity Leads Windstream to Rethink Their SMB Approach
Windstream’s combination of UCaaS and SD-WAN changes the dynamics for the carrier, causing them to rethink how they approach the SMB market, especially in
Comcast ActiveCore SDN Platform Highlights Cable MSO SD-WAN Intent
A Comcast SDN solution, powered by their ActiveCore SDN, adds to Comcast’s growing business services portfolio. Comcast SD-WAN service will
AT&T NetBond for Cloud Targets Cloud-to-Cloud Connectivity
AT&T NetBond for Cloud eliminates the need for businesses to transfer data from one cloud to another via their own data center, explained an AT&T exec in an
Windstream Cloud Connect Enhancements Include SD-WAN, Wavelengths
Windstream Cloud Connect offers connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and other cloud providers. The service is supported 24/7 and provides speeds of . . .