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One of the biggest concerns carriers have about Ethernet services is network visibility, says ADC's CTO, Michael Day. In this interview, Day talks about some key technology trends that will lead to more fiber deployments nationwide, and he discusses how carriers will overcome Ethernet's limitations.
Redback's comeback is well documented, but where does the company go next? And what will the role of the edge router be when the Internet embraces video distribution on a large scale? Kevin DeNuccio, President and CEO of Redback Networks, has a few thoughts on these topics, along with some insight on what technologies are missing at the network's edge and why he stuck around when Redback was going through bankruptcy.
As an Ethernet access and transport vendor four years ago, Hatteras may have been singing a tune carriers didn't want to hear (or didn't understand). Now things are different, according to President and CEO Kevin Sheehan. In this interview, Sheehan explains what's holding carrier Ethernet back and how carrier consolidation might lead to more network control – and better quality services.
At The Light Reading Telecom Investment Conference in December 2005, Stu Elby of Verizon talked with LRTV about some of the major technology areas carriers will be investing in this year. He also explained how separating services from the network benefits a carrier – and how that separation is necessary for convergence.
Joe Weinman, VP of Strategy and Emerging Services at AT&T, delivers his view of the Next-Generation Network, discussing the issues facing both service providers and enterprise users and how AT&T is developing new and innovative solutions for its network and customers. Included are exclusive insights into new developments in enhanced network intelligence and the development of intelligent routing service control points, plus how the Network may become the enabler for Next-Generation Search.
Michael A. Rouleau, Time Warner Telecom's Senior VP of Business Development and Strategy, talks about the future of carrier Ethernet services and why getting Ethernet anywhere isn't always as easy as it sounds.
When looking at the Internet's future, Ethernet inventor Bob Metcalfe is never at a loss for an opinion. In this segment, he elaborates on the role of video content, displays, and a 40-gig optical core as keys to the future of the Internet's development. And, regarding eBay's purchase of Skype, he says, "I thought for a moment they were going to buy Skype and then put it up for auction on one of their sites."
