Carrier Ethernet Whitepapers
Carrier Ethernet is defined by a number of standards and recommendations from multiple organizations such as the Metro Ethernet Forum, IEEE and ITU-T. Described simply, Carrier Ethernet enables predictable, cost-effective delivery of a variety of services. The technology standardizes interfaces, formats and baseline performance characteristics and includes many technological advances that set Carrier Ethernet apart from standard Ethernet. These advances simplify deployment and enable new levels of multi-vendor interoperability.
As a leading vendor in the Carrier Ethernet market, Ciena has developed several distinguishing technological characteristics that we refer to as True Carrier Ethernet. These characteristics build upon the Carrier Ethernet foundation and are realized in features that are deployed throughout the data, control and management planes of our products. Features such as exceptional performance, scalability, resiliency and manageability enable optimal delivery of high-bandwidth Business, Transport and Residential services.
The documents in this section provide in-depth descriptions of Carrier Ethernet and the specific innovations and capabilities of True Carrier Ethernet as defined by Ciena.
Network operators around the world are considering transforming into "next-generation telcos" to remain competitive in a drastically changing environment. This new environment presents challenges and opportunities for network operators, as well as a great deal of risk. One thing is for certain: Telecom operators that don't adapt their business models to 21st-century communications are sure to fail.
Wireless carriers are scrambling to keep pace with a growing demand for mobile Internet services, and wireless equipment vendors are developing fourth generation (4G) technologies that can provide IP-based, high-speed broadband services for fixed, nomadic, and mobile users.
Due to its ubiquity and ease-of-use, Ethernet, in the form of PBB-TE, is positioned to capitalize on the sizeable opportunity of delivering and transporting Carrier Ethernet services.
