Optical Keyhole is currently carrying a three part discussion on Carrier Ethernet, between Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Extreme Networks (NASDAQ: EXTR), and Tejas Networks.

The discussion can be found at

http://www.opticalkeyhole.com/moonlight/whatsnew.asp

In this discussion from a supplier and service provider perspective, executives from the three companies take on the issues involved in the transition to Carrier Ethernet.

Continuing on the theme of multi-vendor interoperability initially, the second part covers the costs involved in implementing Ethernet services before considering a number of mission-critical issues.

Finally, the discussion returns to some of the economic issues of implementing Carrier Ethernet, and touches on the subjects of power, management tools, standards co-ordination and benefits to the end-user.

Also recently released, is a discussion on the use and applications of optical switching for protection between Lynx Photonic Networks, DE-CIX, a major European Internet exchange, and Bob Spagnoletti of Vtesse Networks, a UK optical networking provider. This too can be found at http://www.opticalkeyhole.com/moonlight/whatsnew.asp

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