Ethernet over Copper as a local loop option
For years, we have been accustomed to local loops being delivered by multiples of T1 or E1 circuits. Then came fiber, which opened up Ethernet access. For businesses that do not have fiber delivered...
View ArticleCollocation Facilities – Location is more important than you think!
I am working with a client right now that needs a 30Mbps private network to Asia. They have a collocation facility in the US that will connect via this circuit to a collo facility in Hong Kong. When...
View ArticleCisco Router Performance by Model
It’s often a challenge to find clear comparisons of Cisco router performance, so I’ve decided to display this information in our blog. Juniper, Adtran and HP make fine routers. But Cisco leads the...
View ArticleLevel 3 wins DOJ, FCC backing for Global Crossing deal
U.S. regulators have approved the merger between Level 3 Communications and Global Crossing, the companies announced Thursday. Level 3 and Global Crossing said the U.S. Department of Justice and...
View ArticleInternational Capacity Price Drop to Affect Global Network Prices
When pricing a global MPLS or VPLS wide area cable network, the cost of international bandwidth has a dramatic effect on the pricing of circuits. This is why connectivity to Asia or South America is...
View ArticleEthernet or VPLS for your WAN
We all use Ethernet as the network protocol of choice for our local area networks. For wide area networks, or WANS, the choices today have been Frame Relay, ATM and MPLS. With Ethernet advantages like...
View ArticleBandwidth Demand for International Circuits Grows by 45%
Data from TeleGeography’s Global Bandwidth Research Service reveal that demand for international bandwidth grew 45 percent in 2011, and at a compounded rate of 57 percent annually between 2007 and...
View ArticleCarrier Contracts – Web Site References in Contracts – BEWARE!
When you sign a contract with a carrier, the purpose is to set forth the material terms of your agreement. There is really no purpose in signing the contract if one of the parties can change the terms...
View ArticleEthernet E-LAN, WAN and VPLS Adoption Trends
An enterprise end-user survey indicates that enterprises have a good understanding of different types of Ethernet service configurations available in the market. Key findings from the survey include:...
View ArticleMPLS-Experts Interviewed by Information Week
It’s always satisifying when your efforts are recognized. Information Week interviewed Steve Garson, regarding the complexities of obtaining an MPLS network to connect North America to Asia. There...
View ArticleCisco FabricPath – Layer 2 networks that work like Layer 3 MPLS
Cisco FabricPath – Layer 2 networks that work like Layer 3 MPLS NSE MPLS VPLS WAN Data Centers A problem has surfaced in recent years when bandwidth needed to be shifted from WAN to LAN and data...
View ArticleOn-Demand Cloud Service – Self-Managed IaaS
On-Demand Cloud Service – Self-Managed IaaS NSE MPLS VPLS WAN Data Centers The NSE On-Demand Cloud Service is a self-managed, multi-tenant public cloud infrastructure that provides the flexible...
View ArticleIperf for Bandwidth Testing
Iperf for Bandwidth Testing NSE MPLS VPLS WAN Data CentersTroubleshooting network related issues can be challenging at times. One great tool for on-the-spot testing of network bandwidth is Iperf. It’s...
View ArticleBYOD Policy Creation
BYOD Policy Creation Network Solution ExpertsBYOD or Bring-Your-Own-Device is more than shifting devices to employees. It has complex and unexpected implications that you should define before...
View ArticleDDoS Mitigation Solution Checklist
DDoS Mitigation Solution Checklist Network Solution ExpertsIf your enterprise is evaluating DDoS mitigation solutions, it is helpful to have a checklist of criteria to assist you in making comparisons...
View ArticleDDoS Mitigation Solution Differences
DDoS Mitigation Solution Differences Network Solution Experts One of the most common questions we receive about DDoS mitigation solutions is “how does your solution differ from company xyz?”. This is a...
View ArticleBYOD Policy Creation
BYOD Policy Creation MPLS-ExpertsBYOD or Bring-Your-Own-Device is more than shifting devices to employees. It has complex and unexpected implications that you should define before implementation. The...
View ArticleDDoS Mitigation Solution Checklist
DDoS Mitigation Solution Checklist MPLS-ExpertsIf your enterprise is evaluating DDoS mitigation solutions, it is helpful to have a checklist of criteria to assist you in making comparisons of the DDoS...
View ArticleDDoS Mitigation Solution Differences
DDoS Mitigation Solution Differences MPLS-Experts One of the most common questions we receive about DDoS mitigation solutions is “how does your solution differ from company xyz?”. This is a pretty...
View ArticleWAN Throughput Calculator
WAN Throughput Calculator MPLS-ExpertsHere is a very helpful Throughput Calculator to help you understand the relationship between latency, packet loss and throughput. This also helps you understand...
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