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Emerging SDN/NFV Market Serves Up Plenty Of Challenges For Carrier Ethernet Providers

Emerging SDN/NFV Market Serves Up Plenty Of Challenges For Carrier Ethernet Providers

A significant number of network operators are beginning to deploy Software Defined Network/Network Functions Virtualization (SDN/NFV) solutions to make services and associated applications easier to manage, grow and monetize - as well as to improve the customer experience. As they begin their migrations, however, service providers are facing a number of complex challenges, according to ...
One Two Three - That's How Network's Meant to Be

One Two Three – That’s How Network’s Meant to Be

NetEvents 2015 Cloud innovation Summit - Transcript from "One Two Three - That's How Network's Meant to Be ..." Chair: > Erin Dunne, Director of Research Services, Vertical Systems Group Panellists: > Paul McCluskey Director of Business Development, CENX > Jeff Baher Senior Director for NFV Solutions, Dell Networking > Kevin Vachon Chief Operating Officer, ...
NEWSFlash April 2015

NEWSFlash April 2015

In this NEWSFlash:
> Business Fiber Penetration Hits 42.5% in U.S.
> Events – NetEvents Global Cloud Innovation Summit, MEF GEN14 Conference
> Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARDs – Year-End 2014
> Vertical Blog – SDV/NFV – When?
> Vertical in the News – What our analysts are saying… ...
SDN/NFV - When?

SDN/NFV – When?

There is a lot at stake as the potential of virtualized services unfolds for network providers with Carrier Ethernet, IP VPN and hybrid Layer2/Layer services. What's the current status of their SDN/NFV deployments for 2015 and beyond?

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Business Fiber Penetration Hits 42.5% in U.S.

Business Fiber Penetration Hits 42.5% in U.S.

Boom in fiber buildouts continues with steady growth from 10.9% in 2004 ...
In The News: 2014 Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARDs

In The News: 2014 Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARDs

  • Vertical Systems Group’s Market Segment Ethernet LEADERBOARDS Show How MSOs, CLECs & ILECS Compete, Co-Exist Carrier Ethernet News
  • Level 3’s Storey says incumbents’ wireless focus gives it more enterprise opportunities Fierce Telecom
  • Cable Continues to Thrive in Carrier Ethernet Segment BTR
  • Comcast Business Sets Ethernet Pace Multichannel News Go to Article
  • Verizon Dips ...
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Experience

STATFlash  Real World Research Vertical Systems Group released its first syndicated research study in 1988. The T1 Multiplexer Industry Analysis was a  226 page report that covered the dynamics of why and how large enterprises were building private T1 networks. Research content included market segmentation, projections and profiles of thirty-eight multiplexer vendors. Credibility A top selling feature of the ...
Fiber Footprints Are #1!

Fiber Footprints Are #1!

What did Carrier Ethernet Service Providers report in our January survey as their top competitive advantages and growth challenges for 2015?

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Our 2015 Message To You

Our 2015 Message To You

As Vertical Systems Group begins its twenty-ninth year, we realize that this milestone was made possible by the support of our valued Clients, Business Associates, Families, and Friends. Thank you for your support!

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Carrier Ethernet Services: 3+ Million Ports Worldwide by 2018

Carrier Ethernet Services: 3+ Million Ports Worldwide by 2018

Cumulative global opportunity for retail services exceeds $200 billion ...