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InformationWeek Analytics recent survey on Enterprise Network Buyers reveals some strong trends.  Standards compliance proves to be the determining factor for buyers, over and above feature-packed equipment. In a recent survey on enterprise network buyers, Information Week, asked five hundred ... 

Mobile Technologies, Video and Cloud Computing to increase Network budget by 8.7% in 2012, says a fresh study at IDC. The latest study by IDC, has found that the year 2012, will commence with major spending on networking equipment and infrastructure across market segments. Three new technologies-- M ... 

Businesses are struggling to cope with the increasing consumerisation of IT - particularly when it comes to security and end-user experience. People increasingly expect to be able to access personal Facebook accounts and private webmail services like Gmail while at work, but often IT departments are ... 

Almost three-quarters of IT managers are failing to recognise the benefits that cloud computing could bring to their business, with many holding the belief the technology would not make any difference to their enterprise. A survey conducted by consulting firm Protiviti found that just eight per cent ... 

The government has given its backing to a project that will encourage businesses to adopt technology such as video conferencing and cloud computing in order to ease the strain on the UK's transport infrastructure. A number of organisations including Microsoft, Business in the Community and Vodafone ... 

High-definition video conferencing specialist Vidyo has added iPhone 4S support to its popular VidyoMobile service. The firm has made its new mobile application available through Apple's App Store and the company has already produced a beta version for smartphones that use Google's Android o ... 

Next generation network technology - in particular 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) - is already taking hold as the benefits of the new high bandwidth connectivity solution become clear. According to Juniper Research, the US and Japan are leading the way when it comes to investing in the new wireless b ... 

Managed wide area networks (WAN) have a huge number of financial and operational benefits for firms which rely on their IT infrastructure.According to industry expert Susan J Campbell, most engineers are being asked to at least weigh up the pros and cons of cloud-based computing; and understanding t ... 

The widespread uptake of efficient storage and server virtualization solutions would reduce the cost of powering data centres in the short term.According to new research from next generation network infrastructure analyst IDC, the cost of cooling and powering data storage facilities is likely to lev ... 

The widespread adoption of server virtualization is an expected result of Moore's Law.Moore's Law states that the complexity of computing hardware - in terms of how many transistor will be crammed onto printed circuit boards - will double every two years. Speaking at McAfee's Fusion 2010 ... 

High performance managed WAN infrastructure is becoming a necessity as more demanding online applications become the norm.According to Raymond Smith, senior product manager for Ethernet and MPLS at Global Crossing, next generation network infrastructure uptake is being driven by the latest web 2.0 a ... 

Mid market virtualization is being adopted by the majority of medium-sized enterprises.According to a new study from ESG Research, just seven per cent of large mid-market firms are not using enterprise server virtualization solutions. Moreover, almost two-thirds of businesses that employ between 500 ... 

The HomePlug Powerline Alliance (HPA) has begun certifying products that comply with the IEEE's 1901 power over Ethernet specifications.HPA's move could signal the start of proliferation of power over Ethernet. The move comes ahead of the introduction of the HomePlug AV2 standard, which will ... 

Next generation network specialist IBM has announced that it is set to upgrade its managed WAN infrastructure.According to the firm, the move will allow it to achieve gigabit Ethernet speeds across its infrastructure. Steve Godbee, chief information officer at IBM Australia, said the upgrade should ... 

US markets are driving the growth of global MPLS and managed IPVPN uptake, it has been claimed. According to new research from international analyst Frost & Sullivan, the managed MPLS and IPVPN market is at the start of a growth stage and the future looks bright for the two technologies. The n ... 

Researchers from Amsterdam have showcased a 40GB Ethernet solution at CERN, in Switzerland, which is capable of covering distances greater than 1,500 kilometres.The serial long-haul 40GB Ethernet technology was showcased at the Global Lambda Integrated Facility's 10th annual Global LambdaGrid Wo ... 

Technological advances could push next generation network solutions to their limits far sooner than analysts first envisaged.According to David Richardson, from the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre, recent lab results have shown that data rates will soon be nearing the ... 

Home broadband and business connectivity customers across Europe have raised concerns over the service levels offered by internet service providers (ISPs).According to new research from the European Commission (EC), part of the problem is that business customers are increasingly dissatisfied with th ... 

More businesses are considering the implementation of their acceptable usage policies when it comes to staff surfing the web via their digital leased lines.According to David Palmer, senior product manager for networks and connectivity at Star, firms are getting increasingly concerned about what the ... 

Server and desktop virtualization is a mature technology and its uptake by businesses is set to increase dramatically, it has been claimed.According to Windows IT Pro writer Zac Wiggy, who has been following the development of mid market virtualization solutions for two years, the technology is quic ... 

The managed hosting sector is benefiting from increasing demand for server virtualization.According to Channel Tech Centre writer Michael Vizard, potential cost savings from mid market virtualization solutions has made the technology a lucrative option for firms, but managing virtual servers in-hous ... 

Mobile dedicated bandwidth uptake is on the increase as more end users access operators' services to download data and other digital content.The adoption of next generation network technology could easily change the dedicated bandwidth marketplace as consumers change their habits. Mark Donovan, ... 

A new Metaswitch-ETRI partnership could help safeguard the future of 4G/LTE technology by boosting MPLS network responsiveness.The firms claim that bandwidth management is the cornerstone of any MPLS network and effective switching is a necessity if the rapid uptake of mobile data transfer technolog ... 

The widespread adoption of wireless low latency connections is going to make local networking extremely complex.According to Nick Jones, a vice-president and distinguished analyst at IT industry consultant Gartner, many firms are starting to adopt mobile connectivity solutions but the huge number of ... 

Businesses will soon be basing their decisions regarding mid market virtualization on the economic benefits of cloud computing, it has been claimed.According to new research from Spirent Communications, there are still security fears surrounding virtualization technology, but the cost savings that s ... 

Forward thinking businesses are continuing to invest in IT infrastructure and staff.New research conducted by the Chartered Institute for IT shows that businesses are intent on safeguarding their IT skills. Andy Doyle, account management and sales manager at the organisation, which was formerly know ... 

Linux-based operating system (OS) developer the Fedora Foundation has released the first version of its OS to incorporate desktop virtualization technology.The public beta of Fedora 14 - which is sponsored by the Red Hat - incorporates the innovative virtual desktop infrastructure known as Spice (Si ... 

IBM is set to acquire a leading data centre switch manufacturer as it ramps up competition in the server virtualization sector.The firm is hoping the acquisition of Blade Network Technologies will strengthen its position against rivals HP, Dell and Cisco. Brian Truskowski, general manager of IBM Sys ... 

Ethernet is a common starting point for unified IP solutions, it has been claimed.According to IT expert Arthur Cole, in the past enterprise networking involved a number of different strands and depending on IT budgets a number of technologies could be leveraged. However, Mr Cole, writing for IT Bus ... 

Businesses need to 'buy in' to next generation network infrastructure and enterprise architecture if it is to be used effectively, it has been claimed.According to IT specialist Ovum, many businesses are hampering the performance of the technologies by failing to engage with them. The firm s ... 

Dedicated access technologies firms are battling to be the first to make their next generation Ethernet point to point solutions market-ready.According to Connected Planet, a number of firms have been putting the finishing touches to their new dedicated access technologies following the ratification ... 

A law firm's decision to upgrade its managed wide area network (WAN) solution highlights the importance of the technology in terms of disaster recovery.Michelmores has boosted its managed WAN provision as a means of safeguarding vital information and ensuring that its operation can avoid unneces ... 

The growth of videoconferencing solutions is helping companies to work more closely with elements of their business that operate outside the UK, an expert has claimed.John Monaghan, director of event management, lodging, food and beverage at Marriott International, suggested that this could have a s ... 

Some 500 million people have opted for resilient internet access as demand for high bandwidth connectivity jumps.According to new research from IT industry expert Point Topic, home and business connectivity subscriber numbers topped half a billion in July of this year. The rapid increase in broadban ... 

The move towards cloud computing will be a major transition in the IT industry, an expert has claimed, which could see a rise in virtualization solutions.Peter Edwards, executive consultant for integrated service management at APAC, IBM, has highlighted the fact that this shift could be as significa ... 

Software licensing is one of the key problems that those rolling out virtualization solutions must navigate, an expert has claimed.Computer World has reported that Dataprise, an IT services company, has found that there is widespread confusion in the industry about the most appropriate way to handle ... 

The number of companies adopting managed WAN deals could be on the increase as new figures have shown a rise in the number of 802.11n deployments.IDC has published its Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker and found year-on-year revenue growth of 26.4 per cent in the sector. It suggested that the ... 

Companies using unified IP network may benefit from one of the major trends that is dominating the IT services market, an expert has claimed.Gartner, one of the industry's leading analysts, has identified globalisation as the fundamental force that is changing the way services are delivered. It ... 

Global PC shipments are expected to soar this year as the market continues its revival and orders increase.According IT market analyst Gartner, projected PC shipments of 367.8 million will be achieved in 2010 - a 19.2 per cent increase on figures for 2009. Ranjit Atwal, a research director at the fi ... 

Researchers in the US have set their sights on creating a next generation network that will revolutionise the way the internet is used.According to the scientists from the University of Illinois, Named Data Networking will simplify the development of web applications and encourage more businesses to ... 

The market for 10Gbit Ethernet switches has grown by 300 per cent, according to new research from the Dell'Oro Group.According to the IT industry expert, the market experienced a three-fold rise in demand during the last quarter thanks to the proliferation of dedicated access technologies. The f ... 

The 2010 European Attractiveness Survey released by Ernst & Young, a global leader in business advisory services, indicated that most of the 814 interviewed world business leaders believe that European businesses need to firm up or lose ground from its more dynamic global competitors. Many perce ... 

Organisations can gain access to high speeds by making use of dedicated network access technology, it has been suggested.Dave Elliot, senior product marketing manager for information management at Symantec, made the comment in a column for Computer Technology Review while discussing backups. He expl ... 

The market for next generation network technology is continuing to evolve quickly, an expert has suggested.Jag Bolaria, senior analyst at the Linley Group, has claimed that the fibre access market is enjoying growth as the technology continues to evolve. He made the comment after it was announced th ... 

Businesses that use managed Ethernet and similar solutions will find the technology to be a "compelling alternative" to legacy data networks, an expert has suggested.According to FierceTelecom's Raymond Smith, the legacy infrastructures are becoming expensive for organisations to both ... 

Information delivery platform provider Colt has revealed how it has been working to offer its clients low latency connections.The company has taken up Infinera's optical network systems to ensure that systems, including new fibre routes, can deliver reductions in latency. Through the agreement w ... 

Several communities in south-west Wales are the latest to benefit from BT's rollout of 21st Century Network (21CN) technology, it has been revealed.The company has confirmed that while around 90,000 homes and businesses in the area will benefit from the introduction of faster broadband by spring ... 

New research has suggested that generalised multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology is increasingly being used in optical networks.The survey by Infonetics Research was focused on identifying levels of demand for IP over dense wavelength-division multiplexing (iPoDWDM), as well as g ... 

The use of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks can allow companies to expand their operations, it has been suggested.Joseph C Lieb, vice-president of operations at Jonestown Bank & Trust, said his organisation has just taken up MPLS-based virtual private network services from solution ... 

The growing demand for multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks is set to have a positive impact on all segments of the service assurance market, new research has revealed.According to figures published by IT advisory firm Analysys Mason, the sector generated $2.3 billion (£1.5 billion) ... 

Consumers and businesses can access scalable virtual private networks (VPNs) by using technology such as multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), it has been suggested.Gateway Business stated that MPLS networks also allow firms to enjoy end-to-end quality of service, while they boost existing infrastr ... 

Companies can fully understand their IT costs by making use of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks, an expert has suggested.Todd Lattanzi, senior product manager for Adtran, said that the solutions allow firms to "gain control" over costs, while they can also offer organisations an increa ... 

Firms must create an inventory of all of their IT systems, including multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks, when preparing to deploy VoIP services, it has been suggested.According to Zawya.com, components including MPLS systems need to be considered alongside solutions including gateways, r ... 

A multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network-based solution from Megapath has won a major industry award.The company's Duet with MPLS and Managed Security service was named communications solutions product of the year by the Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) at the end of last month. Accordi ... 

Fans of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the US are set to reap the benefits of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network services, it has been revealed.The official website of the sport, MLB.com, has agreed a deal which will see live streaming content from all of the games in the coming season br ... 

The demands that businesses are placing on network technology including Ethernet and multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) are continuing to evolve, it has been claimed.Andrew Buss and Tony Lock of Freeform Dynamics have suggested that both the capabilities and scale that companies expect of their n ... 

The number of firms choosing to make use of solutions such as Ethernet in the First Mile looks set to rise, new figures have suggested.According to Voice & Data, a study by the Insight Research Corporation has confirmed that enterprises and the public in the US are expected to spend over $37 bil ... 

Primary and secondary schools in London are set to benefit from a new network infrastructure featuring multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) technology.London Grid for Learning (LGfL) has teamed up with Juniper Networks to upgrade its data centre network with a system that includes advanced routing, ... 

Businesses in the UK need to use technology such as multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks to benefit from unified communications, it has been claimed.Marty Parker outlined in a column for UCStrategies.com that the core networks used to support such applications tend to be Ethernet-based int ... 

Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology has become a key part of the Latin American communication market, new research has revealed.The study by leading IT market intelligence firm Frost & Sullivan revealed that, during last year, MPLS became arguably the most important technolo ... 

Communications giant Nokia Siemens Networks has unveiled a new optical platform based around multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) technology.The company's packet optical transport solution (P-OTS) features MPLS network transport profile functionality and protocol agnostic switching. It is designed ... 

A leading provider of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network services in the US has confirmed it is to combine with two communications firms.Covad has entered into an agreement which will see its range of solutions brought together alongside the operations of both Speakeasy and Megapath by th ... 

IT companies PCCW Global and Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) have agreed a major deal involving multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology.Through the deal, the companies are set to cooperate on the provision of network solutions designed to meet growing demand from ... 

Businesses can use multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks to run their VoIP systems, it has been suggested.Talking to TMCNet, 8x8 chief marketing officer Debbie Jo Severin said that the decision to run hosted communications services over the infrastructures allows firms to enjoy improved lev ... 

Companies could benefit greatly from monitoring their IT infrastructures, including multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks, it has been suggested.In a column for Infoworld, Matt Prigge and Paul Venezia said that network and system monitoring is a vital part of ensuring that IT systems contin ... 

Many communications providers are transforming their backbone infrastructure with multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology, research has revealed.A report by Frost & Sullivan has revealed the growing use of such systems means video transport over fibre is "gaining widespread ... 

New research has hinted that Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) and other related products are rising in popularity.The study by the International Data Corporation (IDC) found that the Ethernet switch market grew 35.3 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2010, while the router sector experien ... 

A leading provider of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology has received praised from market intelligence body Frost & Sullivan.The analyst has given Brocade the 2009 Global Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership of the Year Award, for its range of solutions for carrier Ether ... 

Copper networks have been rejuvenated by the rising demand for Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) technology, it has been suggested.According to Brian Caskey, chief marketing officer of Zhone Technologies, the network set-up can also be described as Ethernet over copper and bonding through the process ... 

A new platform designed to support BT's multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network has been launched by the company.Customers can connect to the IP Exchange system, which is designed to link VoIP to traditional voice calls services, using a range of access methods including MPLS infrastructures. ... 

Integrated communications provider Datatel has agreed a deal which will give it access to multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network services.The company has put pen to paper on an agreement with New Edge Networks that will give it access to a fully managed nationwide MPLS network and last mile o ... 

A flow control products and services provider has agreed a major deal in relation to its multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network.Flowserve has selected Orange Business Services to manage the infrastructure, which it uses to connect over 250 locations and offices based in 56 countries across th ... 

The use of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology allows companies to improve their efficiency, it has been suggested.George Kalorkoti, group chief information officer of legal firm Herbert Smith, told Network World that the use of MPLS network systems from Verizon had allowed it t ... 

Solihull firm Convergence Group is to take advantage of Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) services as part of an agreement with BT.The £10 million, five-year deal will give Convergence Group access to the new Bullet system, which is based on EFM technology that is part of the 21st Century Networ ... 

US retail design company Miller Zell is now making use of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology to improve its services.The firm, which develops design programs with retailers and manufacturers in an effort to boost sales opportunities, has deployed Quest Communications' iQ Networ ... 

The growing prevalence of shared applications is making many firms' underlying multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks "more complex", it has been claimed.Cyril Doussau de Bazignan of Data Center Journal has claimed in a column that as such software is often key to business success, ... 

Global law firm Bird & Bird has revealed that part of its IT infrastructure is based on a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network.The company, which has 21 offices in 15 countries, has confirmed that it operates an MPLS network connection in its Far East office and London. In an article by ... 

A new solution designed to ensure firms can access multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology in a cost-effective manner has been launched by Telco Systems.The T-Metro 7224 has been created to augment a carrier's network architecture by allowing them to switch from L2 aggregation to a ... 

The market for Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) and similar technology is set to grow over the next four years, a new survey has revealed.Infonetics Research's latest Carrier Ethernet Equipment report forecasts that revenue from such products to set to grow to over $32 billion (£21 billion) by ... 

Using multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks as part of a hybrid system can offer firms many benefits, according to experts.Jim Metzler and Steven Taylor have claimed in a column for Network World that many organisations are currently faced with a "trade-off" between the speeds ava ... 

The first-ever multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network metro ring to be launched in Mexico is now up and running, it has been announced.Orckit Communications has revealed that its Orckit-Corrigent Carrier Ethernet + Transport solution has been used by Mexican network operator MetroNet to deplo ... 

Global IT firm Tata Communications is to establish a point of presence in Moscow in an effort to expand its multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network coverage across Russia.The company will launch multiple services from the capital that will integrate with its MPLS network, which currently runs ... 

Wide area networks (WANs) often tend to rely on multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network technology, an expert has suggested.In a new white paper for Ipanema Technologies, Dr Jim Metzler, vice-president of Metzler & Associates, said WAN technology uses a hybrid service featuring MPLS, a pri ... 

Moving to multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) networks has helped the Lakshmi Vilas Bank cut costs by reducing its number of hubs.The migration to MPLS networks took place over just 45 days with the help of BSNL and Wipro, reports Information Week. The south India-based bank is one of the first loc ... 

Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks will be one topic up for discussion at the forthcoming Future-Net 10th anniversary conference.Taking place in Boston, US, between May 10th and 13th, the conference will also see IT professionals gathering to discuss IP Virtual Private Networks and 3G/4G ... 

The World Wildlife Fund UK (WWF UK) is using a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network to help rollout its managed videoconferencing system.According to a recent article from Computing.co.uk, the charity is aiming to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by using videoconferencing technology rather ... 

A global multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network provider is celebrating after meeting certification standards established by Cisco.Masergy has achieved the Cisco Powered Managed TelePresence Connectivity and the Powered Managed Connectivity designations by developing resources which can suppo ... 

A new hybrid network solution based on a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) platform has been launched by Ipanema Technologies. The Hybrid Network Unification product, which also makes use of virtual private network (VPN) systems, is designed to connect offices, remote locations and data centres ... 

IT systems provider Metaswitch has launched what it des