Symantec's hosted mail solution maintains its security focus, leaving the other messaging administration duties to customers who prefer to manage their systems internally. This report contains insight and analysis of ...

Sprint envisioned a unified IP network years ago, handling frame, ATM, Ethernet and Layer 2 transport across one fabric. Despite the company's wireless distractions, its focus on IP VPNs holds, ...

AT&T is tightening up its IP VPNs and supporting services with the help of a billion-dollar enterprise spending plan, and options such as six CoS tiers, IP-encapsulated transport (VPWS) via ...

While Alcatel-Lucent's DMX provides many features enabling carriers to address the growing demand for carrier Ethernet services, the platform's lack of 10GbE could become a pitfall as carriers embrace this ...

Even though Ciena nearly doubled the CN 3620's OC-48 capacity, given its large footprint, the system still provides relatively low port density, which can necessitate higher up front CapEx and ...

Cisco recently increased the ONS 15454's data switching capacity to 120 Gbps. However, Cisco did not increase the system's backplane, which could limit carriers' ability to fully utilize the switch ...

Nokia Siemens Networks' SURPASS hiD 6600 switches provide a cost-effective, fully managed carrier Ethernet delivery infrastructure based on a hybrid carrier-grade Ethernet MPLS or PBB-TE architecture from first-mile nodes to ...

Verizon Business has a comprehensive enterprise mobility offer, large dial network, expanding WiFi, integrated EV-DO, professional services, and support. The pieces are in place for a competitive offer, assuming access ...

ECI unveiled its XDM-300 for SONET markets in early 2008. While the product offers many enhancements over the XDM-100, the product misses the mark on several key fronts including DS1 ...

Competitors may argue that Fujitsu's FW 4500 is out of touch with emerging requirements since it does not support Ethernet switching. But recent wins with several North American LECs illustrate ...

Qwest was an early deployer of IP/MPLS networks, but its infrastructure has stood the test of time. The carrier is ramping up to show that its existing IP/MPLS network can ...

3Com's Switch 8800 has good port diversity and features at the company's typical bargain price, but some customers will hesitate due to the current uncertainty surrounding 3Com. This report contains ...

Cisco's Catalyst 6500 product family continues to be the product to beat in the market with unprecedented investment protection, port diversity, and application module support. This report contains insight and ...

The Black Diamond 10808 is Extreme's flagship enterprise high-capacity product, but it is only barely competitive, with average performance and port diversity. Still, it was one of the first products ...

Force 10 is seeing serious competition in the high end of the data center market and it will need to continue upping the ante in the future to retain its ...

Nortel's Secure Router 4134 is a competitive modular branch router with good performance and features as well as support and the ability to function as a Microsoft Mediation server. This ...

Juniper's J-series J6350 Services Router offers performance, expandability and services based on Juniper's JUNOS operating system for customers looking for a solid branch office router. This report contains insight and ...

Verizon Business has built up a rich range of IP VPN services to target customers from large global enterprises to those with many small branch offices. Its chief U.S. rival ...

A transition to Linux and IBM servers improves an already strong Nortel MCS 5100. However, Nortel has joined forces with Microsoft to develop UC solutions that will compete directly ...

The OmniTouch UC Suite presents a rich set of applications united by a common interface that exemplifies what UC strives to achieve. However, Alcatel-Lucent must increase its mind share ...