Presented by Lindsay Newell, VP of Networks Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent. http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
Monday, June 11, 2012
Rethink the IP Core, Part 3 - Requirements for the new Core Network
Presented by Lindsay Newell, VP of Networks Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent. http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
Cisco Debuts Cloud Connected Solution
Cisco introduced a new "Cloud Connected Solution" product set that delivers cloud-enabled routing and wide area network (WAN) optimization platforms, along with Cloud Connector software and services. The aim is to make it easier for enterprise users to securely connect to cloud services.Cisco's Cloud Connected Solution is comprised of:
Cloud Connectors: new software embedded into the Cisco Integrated Services Router (ISR) G2 platform along with services that improve the performance, security and availability of cloud applications. The open architecture of the Cloud Connectors allows service providers and channel partners to develop third-party Cloud Connectors to help them deliver differentiated services to their customers.
Cloud-enabled platforms: the new Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR) is a virtual router that enables customers to extend their virtual private networks (VPNs) into the cloud. Cisco is also expanding the Aggregation Services Router (ASR) platform with the Cisco ASR 1002-X router, and introducing the Cisco UCS E-Series Server Modules on the ISR G2, delivering lean branch solutions by hosting multiple third party services on a single branch platform.
Cloud services: new capabilities added to existing routing and WAN optimization platforms to better support cloud computing, including the new Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) technology integrated into the Cisco ISR and ASR platforms to optimize the delivery and troubleshooting of cloud applications on the network; and Cisco UCS E-Series Server Modules on the ISR G2. New Cisco AppNav technology intelligently clusters Cisco's Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) physical and virtual appliances into a single resource pool managed by a central controller.
"As businesses are driving the rapid adoption of cloud based services, routing platforms and the WAN have become a strategic control point to provide an optimal user experience across the cloud. The Cisco Cloud Connected Solution redefines the WAN architecture with key innovations that leverage the network intelligence as a critical link in cloud deployments by putting more functionality into traditional enterprise routing, allowing customers to connect to the cloud with an optimal user experience," stated Praveen Akkiraju, senior vice president and general manager, Cisco Services Routing Technology Group.http://
Spirit Communications Expands Ethernet in Carolinas with Overture
Spirit Communications, a Service Provider in North and South Carolina, is expanding its Ethernet service footprint using Overture Networks' Carrier Ethernet solution.
Spirit’s Business Elite Ethernet service delivers speeds from 3 Mbps up to 10 Mbps.
“Since launching Business Elite this past year, we have seen a increase in the number of customers we’re signing and we’re very much encouraged by this growth,�? said Greg Guerra, Spirit executive vice president of Strategy, Product Management and Business Development. “Clearly, there are some logistical advantages to be working with a local company like Overture, but more importantly, our success is based on a shared passion for delivering unmatched service and support to our customers as we work together to build out Spirit’s network."http://www.overturenetworks.com
Spirit’s Business Elite Ethernet service delivers speeds from 3 Mbps up to 10 Mbps.
“Since launching Business Elite this past year, we have seen a increase in the number of customers we’re signing and we’re very much encouraged by this growth,�? said Greg Guerra, Spirit executive vice president of Strategy, Product Management and Business Development. “Clearly, there are some logistical advantages to be working with a local company like Overture, but more importantly, our success is based on a shared passion for delivering unmatched service and support to our customers as we work together to build out Spirit’s network."http://www.overturenetworks.com
NETGEAR Showcases DOCSIS 3.0 Gateway with 24 x 8 Channel Bonding , 802.11ac
NETGEAR is showcasing a DOCSIS3.0 gateway integrated with 802.11ac wireless technology at this week's ANGA Cable show in Cologne, Germany. In addition, NETGEAR will also demonstrate its 24 x 8 channel bonded DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS gateway to support up to 1.2Gbps downstream and 320Mbps upstream data rate.
The NETGEAR 802.11ac DOCSIS3.0 gateway supports wireless connectivity that is up to three times faster than 802.11n routers. The unit packs multiple antennae and dual band WiFi, increasing the coverage area for HD streaming in the home while enabling consumers to download web content from any device in the home significantly faster than it would take on a similar 802.11n device.
http://www.netgear.com
The NETGEAR 802.11ac DOCSIS3.0 gateway supports wireless connectivity that is up to three times faster than 802.11n routers. The unit packs multiple antennae and dual band WiFi, increasing the coverage area for HD streaming in the home while enabling consumers to download web content from any device in the home significantly faster than it would take on a similar 802.11n device.
http://www.netgear.com
Hughes Tests Satellite Backhaul for GSM with Nokia Siemens Networks
Hughes Network Systems completed end-to-end verification of its HX System with Nokia Siemens Networks' GSM Base Station.
Testing showed that the Hughes HX260 platform, in combination with Nokia Siemens Networks' GSM Radio Access operating over the bandwidth optimized 'Packet Abis' interface, provides a reliable satellite mobile backhaul solution.
Cellular backhaul in either star or mesh configurations is supported. Hughes said its fast packet processing design reduces round trip latency to approximately 600 milliseconds and one-way jitter to 20 milliseconds, resulting in superior voice quality and very efficient data throughput—essential for real-time applications. A just-in-time burst feature on the return channel ensures that data packets are transmitted at the earliest possible opportunity.
"This successful integration testing provides both companies with a ready-to-deploy, packaged GSM/satellite solution," said Vince Onuigbo, senior marketing director at Hughes responsible for the cellular backhaul market. "It is ideal to extend cellular coverage in hard-to-serve and rural areas, where terrestrial backhaul is prohibitively expensive, representing a significant market opportunity globally." http://www.hughes.com
Testing showed that the Hughes HX260 platform, in combination with Nokia Siemens Networks' GSM Radio Access operating over the bandwidth optimized 'Packet Abis' interface, provides a reliable satellite mobile backhaul solution.
Cellular backhaul in either star or mesh configurations is supported. Hughes said its fast packet processing design reduces round trip latency to approximately 600 milliseconds and one-way jitter to 20 milliseconds, resulting in superior voice quality and very efficient data throughput—essential for real-time applications. A just-in-time burst feature on the return channel ensures that data packets are transmitted at the earliest possible opportunity.
"This successful integration testing provides both companies with a ready-to-deploy, packaged GSM/satellite solution," said Vince Onuigbo, senior marketing director at Hughes responsible for the cellular backhaul market. "It is ideal to extend cellular coverage in hard-to-serve and rural areas, where terrestrial backhaul is prohibitively expensive, representing a significant market opportunity globally." http://www.hughes.com
Fujitsu Intros Advanced H.264/MPEG-2 Transcoding Silicom
Fujitsu Semiconductor America (FSA) introduced its second-generation, bi-directional, single-chip H.264/MPEG-2 transcoders with integrated memory that support full HD video (1920 x 1080) and audio data conversion.
The new devices use a proprietary algorithm developed by Fujitsu Laboratories that enables higher image quality while reducing the processing burden. The transrating function enables the conversion of H.264 video data into H.264 formats of various video resolutions and bit-rates. The devices also support the transcoding of audio data for multiple formats. This flexibility of format, resolution and bit-rates makes the devices suitable for use in products worldwide, including Japan and the United States (where MPEG-2 is used for broadcasting) and Europe, South America, and Asia (where H.264 is used). http://www.fujitsu.com
The new devices use a proprietary algorithm developed by Fujitsu Laboratories that enables higher image quality while reducing the processing burden. The transrating function enables the conversion of H.264 video data into H.264 formats of various video resolutions and bit-rates. The devices also support the transcoding of audio data for multiple formats. This flexibility of format, resolution and bit-rates makes the devices suitable for use in products worldwide, including Japan and the United States (where MPEG-2 is used for broadcasting) and Europe, South America, and Asia (where H.264 is used). http://www.fujitsu.com
Sprint Selects Vendors to Decommission the iDEN Network
Sprint has selected Goodman Networks, Overland Contracting, Inc., a construction affiliate of Black & Veatch, Pyramid Network Services LLC and WesTower Communications Inc. to decommission its iDEN network. Sprint recently announced that it plans to cease service on the iDEN Nextel National Network as early as June 30, 2013. The company expects to shut down a total of 9,600 iDEN sites before the end of the third quarter 2012.
Under the terms of the deals, these suppliers will negotiate lease termination agreements, restore cell site compounds and remove Sprint network equipment for re-use or recycling.
Sprint is seeking to migrate iDEN customers to its new Sprint Direct Connect PTT service. iDen spectrum will be refarmed for LTE services.
http://www.sprint.com http://www.fcc.gov
Under the terms of the deals, these suppliers will negotiate lease termination agreements, restore cell site compounds and remove Sprint network equipment for re-use or recycling.
Sprint is seeking to migrate iDEN customers to its new Sprint Direct Connect PTT service. iDen spectrum will be refarmed for LTE services.
http://www.sprint.com http://www.fcc.gov
- In May 2012, the FCC issued an the order revising a burdensome legacy regulation that constrained the use of 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licences in LTE deployments. The change benefits Sprint, which is in the process of shutting down its iDEN network, freeing the spectrum for 4G.
Verizon to Deploy Juniper's Packet Transport Switches for MPLS
Verizon will deploy the Juniper Networks's PTX Series packet transport switches in major markets in the U.S. and Europe by the end of this year. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deployment is the first major announced customer for the new packet transport platform. The companies cited an initial capacity of eight terabits per second for the high-density MPLS platform, which underpins an upgrade of the Verizon global IP backbone to 100G Ethernet, supports customer access speeds of 10G and above and enables growth for FiOS, wireless and cloud services.
"In a world where customer needs and speeds are steadily increasing, Verizon will be able to improve the scalability and efficiency of its core MPLS network by employing the industry-leading switch density of the Juniper Networks PTX Series,�? said Ihab Tarazi, vice president of global IP and transport planning and technology for Verizon. “The PTX Series provides significant packet processing power, system scale and reduced power consumption – all of which will help Verizon meet its future needs."
Verizon will initially deploy the PTX5000, which delivers eight terabits per second of capacity, with plans to eventually move toward higher terabit capacity.
"Verizon’s reputation as a pioneer in advanced communications and entertainment services was clearly demonstrated in 2010 when the company became the first service provider to commercially deploy 100G Ethernet,�? said Stefan Dyckerhoff, executive vice president and general manager for Juniper Networks Platform Systems Division. “Today, Verizon makes another landmark decision by selecting the PTX Series, the industry’s first converged packet transport switch, to advance its network core and provide future-ready scalability while dramatically simplifying its infrastructure overhead."http://www.juniper.nethttp://www.verizon.comIn March 2011, Juniper Networks first announced its Packet Transport Switches (PTX). The new architecture called for a single network management system for the entire transport network -- Junos -- for both the optical layer and the packet layer. The company said its aim is to combine the efficiency of MPLS, the simplicity of switching and integrated optics to deliver network scale with fewer network elements.
By collapsing the packet and transport network layers, the Converged Supercore would help carriers save money in network management and operations, whike taking uncertainty and cost out of core network provisioning. Juniper is forecasting network CAPEX cost savings of 40 to 65 percent compared to traditional architectures and a 35 percent savings versus a pure IP routing solution.
The new Converged Supercore switches are based on a new Junos Express chipset that is optimized for high capacity transport and features the on-chip traffic engineering, full delay bandwidth buffers, algorithms optimized for packet transport and embedded error detection required to support differentiated traffic types and patterns without disruption. Junos Express is built in 40 nanometer technology with 3.55 billion transistors. It represent an R&D investment of $40 million. Junos Express is the second chipset in the Junos One family of processors, which the company developed in-house.
Some highlights of the products:
- PTX5000 scales to 384 10 GE interfaces, 64 100 GE interfaces and 192 40GE interfaces in a single chassis. The architecture delivers 480 Gbps per slot and is designed to scale up to 2 Tbps per slot. Packet processing is rated at f 720 Mpps per slot. The PTX5000 features fully redundant, High Availability hardware (cooling, power supply, routing engines, control board and SIB). In addition, the PTX supports 50 ms redundancy switchover under load.
- The PTX9000 switch, is double the capacity of PTX5000, and is the foundation of the converged supercore delivering statistical multiplexing, high capacity MPLS switching and Multilayer packet-transport manageability.
- Juniper will be offering a suite of 10/40/100GE short-reach and ultra long-haul DWDM interfaces.
- In March 2011, Juniper said the PTX Series wiould be available for beta trials in the third quarter of 2011.
Presented by Luc Ceuppenns, VP, Product Marketing, Juniper Networks
Verizon Wireless Announces Family Share Plans
Verizon Wireless introduced "Share Everything Plans" that bundle unlimited voice minutes, unlimited text, video and picture messaging and a single data allowance for up to 10 Verizon Wireless devices. Mobile Hotspot service on all the devices is included in the Share Everything Plans at no additional charge. Verizon Wireless will be offering the plans on June 28 to new, as well as existing, customers who may wish to move to the new plans.
"Share Everything Plans are the new standard for wireless service. They are simple; customers no longer have to think about their voice and message plans, because both are unlimited. Share Everything Plans are convenient; customers purchase one data plan and they share it with up to 10 mobile devices. And, they are worry-free; customers can connect their 3G or 4G devices wherever and whenever they want on America's most reliable network," said Tami Erwin, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. http://www.verizonwireless.com
"Share Everything Plans are the new standard for wireless service. They are simple; customers no longer have to think about their voice and message plans, because both are unlimited. Share Everything Plans are convenient; customers purchase one data plan and they share it with up to 10 mobile devices. And, they are worry-free; customers can connect their 3G or 4G devices wherever and whenever they want on America's most reliable network," said Tami Erwin, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. http://www.verizonwireless.com
Rethink the IP Core, Part 2 - Scale & Versatility
Presented by Lindsay Newell, VP of Networks Marketing, Alcatel-Lucenthttp://www.alcatel-lucent.com
Rethink the IP Core, Part 3 - Requirements for the new Core Network
Presented by Lindsay Newell, VP of Networks Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent. http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
Cisco Debuts Cloud Connected Solution
Cisco introduced a new "Cloud Connected Solution" product set that delivers cloud-enabled routing and wide area network (WAN) optimization platforms, along with Cloud Connector software and services. The aim is to make it easier for enterprise users to securely connect to cloud services.Cisco's Cloud Connected Solution is comprised of:
Cloud Connectors: new software embedded into the Cisco Integrated Services Router (ISR) G2 platform along with services that improve the performance, security and availability of cloud applications. The open architecture of the Cloud Connectors allows service providers and channel partners to develop third-party Cloud Connectors to help them deliver differentiated services to their customers.
Cloud-enabled platforms: the new Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR) is a virtual router that enables customers to extend their virtual private networks (VPNs) into the cloud. Cisco is also expanding the Aggregation Services Router (ASR) platform with the Cisco ASR 1002-X router, and introducing the Cisco UCS E-Series Server Modules on the ISR G2, delivering lean branch solutions by hosting multiple third party services on a single branch platform.
Cloud services: new capabilities added to existing routing and WAN optimization platforms to better support cloud computing, including the new Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) technology integrated into the Cisco ISR and ASR platforms to optimize the delivery and troubleshooting of cloud applications on the network; and Cisco UCS E-Series Server Modules on the ISR G2. New Cisco AppNav technology intelligently clusters Cisco's Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) physical and virtual appliances into a single resource pool managed by a central controller.
"As businesses are driving the rapid adoption of cloud based services, routing platforms and the WAN have become a strategic control point to provide an optimal user experience across the cloud. The Cisco Cloud Connected Solution redefines the WAN architecture with key innovations that leverage the network intelligence as a critical link in cloud deployments by putting more functionality into traditional enterprise routing, allowing customers to connect to the cloud with an optimal user experience," stated Praveen Akkiraju, senior vice president and general manager, Cisco Services Routing Technology Group.http://
Spirit Communications Expands Ethernet in Carolinas with Overture
Spirit Communications, a Service Provider in North and South Carolina, is expanding its Ethernet service footprint using Overture Networks' Carrier Ethernet solution.
Spirit’s Business Elite Ethernet service delivers speeds from 3 Mbps up to 10 Mbps.
“Since launching Business Elite this past year, we have seen a increase in the number of customers we’re signing and we’re very much encouraged by this growth,�? said Greg Guerra, Spirit executive vice president of Strategy, Product Management and Business Development. “Clearly, there are some logistical advantages to be working with a local company like Overture, but more importantly, our success is based on a shared passion for delivering unmatched service and support to our customers as we work together to build out Spirit’s network."http://www.overturenetworks.com
Spirit’s Business Elite Ethernet service delivers speeds from 3 Mbps up to 10 Mbps.
“Since launching Business Elite this past year, we have seen a increase in the number of customers we’re signing and we’re very much encouraged by this growth,�? said Greg Guerra, Spirit executive vice president of Strategy, Product Management and Business Development. “Clearly, there are some logistical advantages to be working with a local company like Overture, but more importantly, our success is based on a shared passion for delivering unmatched service and support to our customers as we work together to build out Spirit’s network."http://www.overturenetworks.com
NETGEAR Showcases DOCSIS 3.0 Gateway with 24 x 8 Channel Bonding , 802.11ac
NETGEAR is showcasing a DOCSIS3.0 gateway integrated with 802.11ac wireless technology at this week's ANGA Cable show in Cologne, Germany. In addition, NETGEAR will also demonstrate its 24 x 8 channel bonded DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS gateway to support up to 1.2Gbps downstream and 320Mbps upstream data rate.
The NETGEAR 802.11ac DOCSIS3.0 gateway supports wireless connectivity that is up to three times faster than 802.11n routers. The unit packs multiple antennae and dual band WiFi, increasing the coverage area for HD streaming in the home while enabling consumers to download web content from any device in the home significantly faster than it would take on a similar 802.11n device.
http://www.netgear.com
The NETGEAR 802.11ac DOCSIS3.0 gateway supports wireless connectivity that is up to three times faster than 802.11n routers. The unit packs multiple antennae and dual band WiFi, increasing the coverage area for HD streaming in the home while enabling consumers to download web content from any device in the home significantly faster than it would take on a similar 802.11n device.
http://www.netgear.com
Hughes Tests Satellite Backhaul for GSM with Nokia Siemens Networks
Hughes Network Systems completed end-to-end verification of its HX System with Nokia Siemens Networks' GSM Base Station.
Testing showed that the Hughes HX260 platform, in combination with Nokia Siemens Networks' GSM Radio Access operating over the bandwidth optimized 'Packet Abis' interface, provides a reliable satellite mobile backhaul solution.
Cellular backhaul in either star or mesh configurations is supported. Hughes said its fast packet processing design reduces round trip latency to approximately 600 milliseconds and one-way jitter to 20 milliseconds, resulting in superior voice quality and very efficient data throughput—essential for real-time applications. A just-in-time burst feature on the return channel ensures that data packets are transmitted at the earliest possible opportunity.
"This successful integration testing provides both companies with a ready-to-deploy, packaged GSM/satellite solution," said Vince Onuigbo, senior marketing director at Hughes responsible for the cellular backhaul market. "It is ideal to extend cellular coverage in hard-to-serve and rural areas, where terrestrial backhaul is prohibitively expensive, representing a significant market opportunity globally." http://www.hughes.com
Testing showed that the Hughes HX260 platform, in combination with Nokia Siemens Networks' GSM Radio Access operating over the bandwidth optimized 'Packet Abis' interface, provides a reliable satellite mobile backhaul solution.
Cellular backhaul in either star or mesh configurations is supported. Hughes said its fast packet processing design reduces round trip latency to approximately 600 milliseconds and one-way jitter to 20 milliseconds, resulting in superior voice quality and very efficient data throughput—essential for real-time applications. A just-in-time burst feature on the return channel ensures that data packets are transmitted at the earliest possible opportunity.
"This successful integration testing provides both companies with a ready-to-deploy, packaged GSM/satellite solution," said Vince Onuigbo, senior marketing director at Hughes responsible for the cellular backhaul market. "It is ideal to extend cellular coverage in hard-to-serve and rural areas, where terrestrial backhaul is prohibitively expensive, representing a significant market opportunity globally." http://www.hughes.com
Fujitsu Intros Advanced H.264/MPEG-2 Transcoding Silicom
Fujitsu Semiconductor America (FSA) introduced its second-generation, bi-directional, single-chip H.264/MPEG-2 transcoders with integrated memory that support full HD video (1920 x 1080) and audio data conversion.
The new devices use a proprietary algorithm developed by Fujitsu Laboratories that enables higher image quality while reducing the processing burden. The transrating function enables the conversion of H.264 video data into H.264 formats of various video resolutions and bit-rates. The devices also support the transcoding of audio data for multiple formats. This flexibility of format, resolution and bit-rates makes the devices suitable for use in products worldwide, including Japan and the United States (where MPEG-2 is used for broadcasting) and Europe, South America, and Asia (where H.264 is used). http://www.fujitsu.com
The new devices use a proprietary algorithm developed by Fujitsu Laboratories that enables higher image quality while reducing the processing burden. The transrating function enables the conversion of H.264 video data into H.264 formats of various video resolutions and bit-rates. The devices also support the transcoding of audio data for multiple formats. This flexibility of format, resolution and bit-rates makes the devices suitable for use in products worldwide, including Japan and the United States (where MPEG-2 is used for broadcasting) and Europe, South America, and Asia (where H.264 is used). http://www.fujitsu.com
Sprint Selects Vendors to Decommission the iDEN Network
Sprint has selected Goodman Networks, Overland Contracting, Inc., a construction affiliate of Black & Veatch, Pyramid Network Services LLC and WesTower Communications Inc. to decommission its iDEN network. Sprint recently announced that it plans to cease service on the iDEN Nextel National Network as early as June 30, 2013. The company expects to shut down a total of 9,600 iDEN sites before the end of the third quarter 2012.
Under the terms of the deals, these suppliers will negotiate lease termination agreements, restore cell site compounds and remove Sprint network equipment for re-use or recycling.
Sprint is seeking to migrate iDEN customers to its new Sprint Direct Connect PTT service. iDen spectrum will be refarmed for LTE services.
http://www.sprint.com http://www.fcc.gov
Under the terms of the deals, these suppliers will negotiate lease termination agreements, restore cell site compounds and remove Sprint network equipment for re-use or recycling.
Sprint is seeking to migrate iDEN customers to its new Sprint Direct Connect PTT service. iDen spectrum will be refarmed for LTE services.
http://www.sprint.com http://www.fcc.gov
- In May 2012, the FCC issued an the order revising a burdensome legacy regulation that constrained the use of 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licences in LTE deployments. The change benefits Sprint, which is in the process of shutting down its iDEN network, freeing the spectrum for 4G.
Verizon to Deploy Juniper's Packet Transport Switches for MPLS
Verizon will deploy the Juniper Networks's PTX Series packet transport switches in major markets in the U.S. and Europe by the end of this year. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deployment is the first major announced customer for the new packet transport platform. The companies cited an initial capacity of eight terabits per second for the high-density MPLS platform, which underpins an upgrade of the Verizon global IP backbone to 100G Ethernet, supports customer access speeds of 10G and above and enables growth for FiOS, wireless and cloud services.
"In a world where customer needs and speeds are steadily increasing, Verizon will be able to improve the scalability and efficiency of its core MPLS network by employing the industry-leading switch density of the Juniper Networks PTX Series,�? said Ihab Tarazi, vice president of global IP and transport planning and technology for Verizon. “The PTX Series provides significant packet processing power, system scale and reduced power consumption – all of which will help Verizon meet its future needs."
Verizon will initially deploy the PTX5000, which delivers eight terabits per second of capacity, with plans to eventually move toward higher terabit capacity.
"Verizon’s reputation as a pioneer in advanced communications and entertainment services was clearly demonstrated in 2010 when the company became the first service provider to commercially deploy 100G Ethernet,�? said Stefan Dyckerhoff, executive vice president and general manager for Juniper Networks Platform Systems Division. “Today, Verizon makes another landmark decision by selecting the PTX Series, the industry’s first converged packet transport switch, to advance its network core and provide future-ready scalability while dramatically simplifying its infrastructure overhead."http://www.juniper.nethttp://www.verizon.comIn March 2011, Juniper Networks first announced its Packet Transport Switches (PTX). The new architecture called for a single network management system for the entire transport network -- Junos -- for both the optical layer and the packet layer. The company said its aim is to combine the efficiency of MPLS, the simplicity of switching and integrated optics to deliver network scale with fewer network elements.
By collapsing the packet and transport network layers, the Converged Supercore would help carriers save money in network management and operations, whike taking uncertainty and cost out of core network provisioning. Juniper is forecasting network CAPEX cost savings of 40 to 65 percent compared to traditional architectures and a 35 percent savings versus a pure IP routing solution.
The new Converged Supercore switches are based on a new Junos Express chipset that is optimized for high capacity transport and features the on-chip traffic engineering, full delay bandwidth buffers, algorithms optimized for packet transport and embedded error detection required to support differentiated traffic types and patterns without disruption. Junos Express is built in 40 nanometer technology with 3.55 billion transistors. It represent an R&D investment of $40 million. Junos Express is the second chipset in the Junos One family of processors, which the company developed in-house.
Some highlights of the products:
- PTX5000 scales to 384 10 GE interfaces, 64 100 GE interfaces and 192 40GE interfaces in a single chassis. The architecture delivers 480 Gbps per slot and is designed to scale up to 2 Tbps per slot. Packet processing is rated at f 720 Mpps per slot. The PTX5000 features fully redundant, High Availability hardware (cooling, power supply, routing engines, control board and SIB). In addition, the PTX supports 50 ms redundancy switchover under load.
- The PTX9000 switch, is double the capacity of PTX5000, and is the foundation of the converged supercore delivering statistical multiplexing, high capacity MPLS switching and Multilayer packet-transport manageability.
- Juniper will be offering a suite of 10/40/100GE short-reach and ultra long-haul DWDM interfaces.
- In March 2011, Juniper said the PTX Series wiould be available for beta trials in the third quarter of 2011.
Presented by Luc Ceuppenns, VP, Product Marketing, Juniper Networks
Verizon Wireless Announces Family Share Plans
Verizon Wireless introduced "Share Everything Plans" that bundle unlimited voice minutes, unlimited text, video and picture messaging and a single data allowance for up to 10 Verizon Wireless devices. Mobile Hotspot service on all the devices is included in the Share Everything Plans at no additional charge. Verizon Wireless will be offering the plans on June 28 to new, as well as existing, customers who may wish to move to the new plans.
"Share Everything Plans are the new standard for wireless service. They are simple; customers no longer have to think about their voice and message plans, because both are unlimited. Share Everything Plans are convenient; customers purchase one data plan and they share it with up to 10 mobile devices. And, they are worry-free; customers can connect their 3G or 4G devices wherever and whenever they want on America's most reliable network," said Tami Erwin, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. http://www.verizonwireless.com
"Share Everything Plans are the new standard for wireless service. They are simple; customers no longer have to think about their voice and message plans, because both are unlimited. Share Everything Plans are convenient; customers purchase one data plan and they share it with up to 10 mobile devices. And, they are worry-free; customers can connect their 3G or 4G devices wherever and whenever they want on America's most reliable network," said Tami Erwin, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. http://www.verizonwireless.com
