MegaPath's National Ethernet over Copper Rollout Reaches 693 COs

 MegaPath, the new local exchange carrier formed through the merger of Speakeasy, Covad Communications and the original MegaPath, has expanded its  Ethernet over Copper (EoC) network to the top 50 markets across the U.S.  Most recently, the company added availability in the Las Vegas, Nev.; Richmond, Va; San Antonio, Texas; Hartford, Conn; and Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla. markets. MegaPath now offers EoC service through...

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HP Integrates SDN Controller, Switches, Apps

HP introduced several innovations for delivering end-to-end software defined networking (SDN) with its Virtual Application Networks strategy.  The new capabilities span infrastructure, control software and application layers with a “single control plane” to help enterprises and cloud providers to simplify and maximize agility across data center, campus and branch networks.  HP is supporting Open Networking Foundation (ONF) standards. Some...

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InterXion Expands Data Centers in Amsterdam and Zurich

Citing continue demand from customers for more space, Interxion announced expansions of its data centres in Amsterdam and Zurich. AMS 5.4 will add 1,000 square meters of equipped space and will add an additional 2 MW of available customer power.  The capital expenditures for this expansion are expected to total approximately EUR 12 million.  AMS 5.4 is scheduled to open by the end of Q4 2012. ZUR 1.3 will add 600 square meters of equipped...

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Intel Atom Targets Network Attached Storage

Intel introduced its next-generation Intel Atom processor-based storage solution. The Intel Atom processor D2550 and Intel Atom processor D2500 provide the power needed to deliver security, back-up and multimedia capabilities in networ-attached storage arrays for consumers and small businesses. The first platforms based on this silicon are being introduced by Asustor, QNAP, and Thecus. http://www.intel.c...

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Spread Networks Cuts Chicago-New York Latency to 12.98 Milliseconds Roundtrip

Spread Networks  announced further performance improvements on its low-latency Chicago-to-NYC fiber route. Spread's flagship Ultra Low Latency Chicago-New York Dark Fiber service is now operational at a roundtrip latency of 12.98 milliseconds roundtrip, a 100 microsecond improvement from Spread's previous 13.1 millisecond offering.   Spread's Ultra Low Latency Chicago-New York Wavelength service promises operational round-trip latency...

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Facebook hits 1 Billion

Facebook reached 1billion monthly active users on September 14.  The company 600 million users actively accessing its site via mobiles. The top five countries (alphabetical order) are Brazil,India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States. The median age of new users is 22. Over 219 billion photos have been uploaded since launch, excluding deleted photos. http://www.faceboo...

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Cisco Names Two Presidents

Cisco announced two key executive appointments:  Gary B. Moore has been named President and Chief Operating Officer, and Rob Lloyd has been named President, Development and Sales. As President and Chief Operating Officer, Moore is accountable for Cisco's end-to-end operations, and will continue to drive alignment across all parts of the company by leading the operational discipline and prioritization required to support the company's long-term...

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