We stand on the brink of a new era of internet capabilities - an era that will bring unprecedented levels of ultra high-speed network connectivity to businesses, homes, government agencies, schools, hospitals, media companies and information providers. The next stage of the Internet will unite all sorts of users on highly affordable metropolitan area networks, that unlock the power of information technologies, video, voice and digital media like never before.
The network technology that's making all this possible is called Metropolitan Ethernet or 'Metro Ethernet" for short. Because it requires physical enhancements to the city services infrastructure, Metro Ethernet is especially feasible when deployed by strategic partnerships that include some mix of utility companies, property developers, local governments, municipalities and network service providers. Metro Ethernet ventures involving such infrastructure and technology providers, are creating some remarkable success stories and growth opportunities for metropolitan areas.
Bottom line: Metro Ethernet is real broadband and a real opportunity to enhance the way people live and work in cities all across our region.
- Metro Ethernet: An executive briefing
An overview of Metro Ethernet as the next big infrastructure and services opportunity - on par with the early automotive and air travel industries
- Technology overview
A concise tutorial on Metro Ethernet technology concepts and application environments
- Why Metro Ethernet?
Metro Ethernet is the unbeatable Internet access and network services platform for today and tomorrow - here's why in bullet points
- Feasibility issues for Metro Ethernet
For organisations that are interested in joining the Metro Ethernet movement, the first step is a feasibility study that focuses on one or more target metropolitan areas
- Deployment
The four major building blocks for a successful Ethernet-based real broadband venture. Use this blueprint to get started
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