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 that Xelerated confirmed it is testing new programmable switches designed for use with Ethernet point to point systems.
The company has stated that the technology, which allows vendors to unify switching and packet processing for fixed fibre and mobile broadband access solutions, should extend product lifetimes and increase return on investment.
Discussing the solutions, Mr Bolaria said: "To stay ahead of the curve, system vendors are looking for ways to differentiate their offerings while providing cost-effective and scalable subscriber session processing. Xelerated is addressing this core need with the sampling of its AX devices."
Recent figures from the International Data Corporation revealed that the Ethernet switching market enjoyed growth during the second quarter of 2010.