Carrier Ethernet deployment is picking up pace as Ethernet becomes a widely-accepted, carrier-grade service suite – not only on a per-project basis, but also as standard commercial offerings, with common pricing models and structured service levels.
That said, Carrier Ethernet deployment depends on service providers’ ability to cost-effectively overcome two key challenges: The diversity of existing access and transport networks, and the need to meet user expectations for SLA accountability. Carrier Ethernet deployment therefore requires clear demarcation at the customer premises, to monitor and enforce SLA agreements, and to provide adequate service control across different transport links.
RAD’s REAL (Reliable, Economical, Accountable, Limitless) Ethernet demarcation solutions enable fast, simple and economical Carrier Ethernet deployment, by extending carrier control into the customer premises. They provide end-to-end service visibility and performance monitoring with comprehensive OAM functionality, and incorporate advanced QoS and traffic management features. In addition, they support service consistency and uniform user experience across fiber, PDH, SDH/SONET, and xDSL.
RAD’s EtherAccess® solutions for Carrier Ethernet deployment have been successfully implemented by leading carriers and service providers, such as Completel, Interroute, Telekom Austria, and Telus – among others – enabling them to quickly roll out managed Ethernet services and transport networks at the lowest cost possible.
