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TW Telecom Builds Its Own Fiber Network

Recently, Frost & Sullivan designated tw telecom as the third largest provider of Ethernet services, following behind AT&T and Verizon. The recognition solidifies the fact that the provider’s decision to build out its own fiber network in order – a key differentiator for the company – to meet clients of medium and large businesses was the right one.

The provider’s fiber push was not established on a ‘build it and they will come’ state of mind, but rather a success-based approach to investment. As tw telecom sells more services, it reinvests more capital to fund extending fiber into other buildings and long-haul fiber builds.

Today, tw telecom currently controls 14,000 fiber-lit buildings; the number represents an increase of almost 60% in the first half of 2011 when compared to the same time last year.

In addition to the fiber push, tw telecom permits customers to create hybrid network services that are able to use Ethernet as a method of accessing MPLS VPN services on top of offering application-conscious networking services to its Ethernet customers. These abilities provide an advantage to tw telecom over other service providers when serving larger companies that do not have those capabilities.

In addition to Frost & Sullivan, Vertical Systems Group has also placed tw telecom third on its U.S. Ethernet Leader-board (issued quarterly) for the past 4 years. The research group’s founder and Principal, Rosemary Cochran, noted that in regards to gaining Ethernet growth, the key “is all about having that last mile access” into metro and large city buildings.

Since tw telecom is building out its own fiber network, it gains greater control over its connection quality and service offerings, as opposed to other providers that must rely on additional providers entirely in order to reach customers. In regards to businesses with multi-site needs that might be out of area, tw telecom expanded its fiber network with off-net connections via instituting External Network-to-Network Interconnection arrangements with supplementary service provider partners. A dual strategy of direct sales and indirect sales through channel partners tie together all of the fiber-based Ethernet services.

When it comes down to it, the ones that have control over their own Ethernet services market destiny are those (like tw telecom) that possess the coveted last mile access.

If you are interested in finding the ideal Ethernet solution for your business, give one of our professional account managers a call today!

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Cloud Computing via Ethernet Over Copper

Cloud computing is on the rise and is expected to bring with it an ever-increasing need for bandwidth. According to Markets and Markets, a global market research and consulting company, world-wide spending on cloud computing will more than triple today’s current rate in 2015, bringing it to a whopping $121.1 billion. Given the continued economic frailty, the majority of companies will be on the hunt for the most scalable and economically efficient solution possible. Thankfully, Ethernet over copper fits the bill.

Leading carriers, including TelePacific Communications and PAETEC have already sold more Ethernet over copper circuits in the first quarter of this year than they did in all of 2010. XO Communications and MegaPath are seeing a dramatic rise as well, with MegaPath expecting its Ethernet over copper sales to match T1 sales this year.

While they can’t completely contribute the higher numbers to cloud deployments, the carriers do expect their Ethernet over copper revenue to flourish as more companies house data archives, communications solutions, software apps and more in the cloud. That’s because – when compared to the alternatives – Ethernet is much less expensive, averaging between 40% and 50% less than bonded T1s, but still provides the high-quality transport needed for cloud-based services.

Moreover, escalating throughput simply entails adding an additional copper pair.  TelePacific’s senior VP of strategy, Ken Bisnoff, has said that for a mere fifty dollars per month, “a 3Mbps T1 Internet access customer can double bandwidth to 6 Mbps.”

The popularity of Ethernet over copper for cloud connections continues to climb as it is capable of supporting more and more bandwidth. To put it in perspective, for the price of bonded T1s offering 3 Mbps, a company that employs Ethernet over copper can receive 40 Mbps. What’s even better is that greater speeds are on their way. At the beginning of May, PAETEC announced its network had been enabled with 100 Mbps Ethernet over copper that will be available for customers provided the distance between their location and the local service office is not too great.

PAETEC’s president of fiber services and national accounts, Clint Heiden, is excited about everything Ethernet over copper has to offer – especially an expanded customer base. According to Heiden, locations that previously maxed out at 20 Mbps circuits – or couldn’t get service at all – “can now support up to 40 Mbps at shorter distances.”

In addition to the above mentioned benefits, Ethernet over copper is easy to install (with turn up possible in as few as 20 days), and can be used for several legs of a network because it works with fiber counterparts.

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Expansion is in the Air!

Many leading communications service providers are expanding their networks, and network offerings to meet the needs of both domestic and international customers. Take a look at what’s been going on lately:

Global Crossing Expands Enterprise Network Security Features
Last week, New Jersey-based Global Crossing instituted an enhanced portfolio of enterprise network-geared security capabilities. The new security features include web content filtering, intrusion prevention service, antivirus and anti-spam capabilities as well as a firewall.

Today’s businesses are facing an ever-evolving number of network security threats. Global Crossing’s chief marketing officer, Dave Carey, reported that “Global Crossing recognizes the need to address – in a holistic manner – the entire spectrum of these potentially revenue-impacting attacks.”

In addition, Global Crossing is also employing a new Event Management and Security information platform that generates and posts reports to the customer portal, and offers consulting services that include vulnerability evaluations, penetration testing, security assessments and audits.

TelePacific Expands Ethernet Network
Due to an increasing demand for additional bandwidth, TelePacific Communications is expanding its Ethernet network. The California-based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) plans to more than double its current 52 Ethernet-over-copper (EoC) wire centers to reach a total number of 120. TelePacific’s VP of marketing, David Zahn, believes that expanding TelePacific’s EoC services is “a great way for us to meet that demand.” In addition to EoC offerings, the expansion will make Ethernet over T1 and Ethernet over DS3 available in every market TelePacific serves.

TelePacific’s comprehensive portfolio of Ethernet transport provides enterprise customers service speeds ranging from 1 Mbps to 1 Gbps – and almost any increment in between. Depending upon the distance from the serving wire center, TelePacific EoC deployment offers data, voice and Internet access speeds that vary from 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps.

XO Expands World-wide Network Services
XO Communications is expanding its international network services capabilities to better address the needs of its growing domestic and international customer base. According to XO, this will include European IP/MPLS IP-VPN nodes, and access to 48 countries throughout Europe, North and South America, Asia/Pacific, and US territories of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam.

The expansion will enable XO to provide carrier and enterprise customers Dedicated Internet Access, MPLS IP-VPN, Private Line and Ethernet services to more locations worldwide. On an international level, it will allow XO to provide more comprehensive universal network coverage for an extensive array of WAN and connectivity solutions.

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TelePacific Ethernet Network Expands – Adding 120 EoC Wire Centers

By the end of the first quarter in 2011, Los Angeles based TelePacific Communications had plans to add an additional 120 Ethernet-over-Copper (EoC) wire centers to their current 52 wire centers online. As a result of the expansion, TelePacific Communication’s Ethernet over Copper, Ethernet over DS3 and Ethernet over T1 offerings available in all of the markets that TelePacific serves.

Depending upon the distance from the serving wire center, TelePacific’s Ethernet over Copper deployment offers data, voice, and Internet access speeds ranging from 1 Mb per second to 10 Mb per second. Furthermore, TelePacific’s comprehensive Ethernet portfolio allows for service delivery speeds that span from 1 Mb per second to 10 Gb per second – and just about any increment in between – to enterprise customers. Ethernet services provide a multitude of benefits for their customers, including scalable bandwidth, higher performance, improved productivity, ease of use, and increased cost-efficiency.

TelePacific Communication’s Vice President of marketing, David Zahn, believes that the increase in wire centers and Ethernet over Copper services will help the growing demand for increased bandwidths. According to Zahn, “TelePacific has enhanced our entire portfolio of Ethernet offerings in 2010 – just one more way we are meeting our commitment to provide our customers with the products and services they need to be successful.” In addition, to ensure uptime and resolve any issues that arise quickly, TelePacific also provides network monitoring around the clock.

More about TelePacific Communications
TelePacific Communications is the largest Competitive Local Exchange Carrier competitor in major network areas to CenturyLink, Verizon, and AT&T. A private company that originated back in 1998, TelePacific was designed around providing solutions for small and medium sized businesses, and is now one of the leading providers of phone services in California and Nevada.

All of TelePacific’s services run on their own network infrastructure and switches, and they are supported by 40 regional call centers and offices with over 1,100 employees. For decades, TelePacific’s leadership team has been in the public eye. Among providers private phone services, TelePacific ranks number one, putting them in an enviable financial position. To maintain this high ranking, TelePacific conducts governance meetings monthly and employs an audit committee that includes former California Governor, Pete Wilson.

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XO Communications Expands Its 19,000 Mile Nationwide Network

Composed of 186 cities and townships, Minneapolis – St. Paul is the most populated urban area in Minnesota. Also known as the Twin Cities, an interesting fact about St. Paul is that the name of the original settlement that became St. Paul was Pig’s Eye (named for the French-Canadian whiskey trader, Pierre “Pig’s Eye” Parrant, who had led squatters to the settlement).

XO Communications has recently extended the reach of its nationwide 19,000 mile network across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. By instituting added points of presence across the Minneapolis – St. Paul metro area, XO has more than doubled its addressable market – allowing XO to service hundreds to thousands of new companies as well as provide a more viable option for their local and long distance networking and communications needs.

Minnesota XO Communications general manager, Mark Feil has said that XO is “very excited” about the network expansion and the ability to serve more businesses. Feil went on to report that because of XO Communications’ winning combination of their broad network reach, numerous network access options, and extensive portfolio of services, “XO Communications is uniquely positioned as a leading competitive alternative for businesses’ communications and network needs.”

The extension tacks on an additional 190 route miles to the XO metropolitan network and increases XO Communications’ reach to include the eastern and northern suburbs of Shoreview, Blaine, Anoka, Fridley, Crystal and Maplewood. Moreover, in order to increase the availability of high-speed, scalable Ethernet services to businesses in the Twin Cities area, XO has deployed Ethernet-over-copper technology more broadly across its network.

The extension also comes on the heels of XO Communication’s announcement of a six year, multi-vendor agreement for providing managed network services to the United States Postal Service in February of this year. The services include: engineering, design, installation, MPLS IP-VPN and router management to over 1,400 United States Postal Service locations, and is expected to bring in $45 million in revenues.

XO Communication’s expansions are good news – especially during these difficult economic times. XO grew less than 1 percent last year, and CO Holdings Co. reported annual revenues that were basically flat in 2010. Ascribing their losses to a $20 million impairment charge related to its LMDS licenses, XO finished out 2010 with cash and cash equivalents of $69.6 million.

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T1 Costs || T1 Speed

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Verizon Business Adds Global Ethernet to Managed Services

Verizon Business has added Global Managed Ethernet to its’ continuously evolving managed services portfolio in order to meet the increasing popularity of Carrier Ethernet. Now, international enterprises can combine Verizon Ethernet services with additional network services or put it in an organized network environment that contains solely those services for a comprehensive end-to-end worldwide network solution.

The latest managed services include, Ethernet Virtual Private Line Service, Virtual Private Local Area Network Service, and Ethernet Private Line Service, and support a variety of applications, such as large file transfers, content delivery, distance learning, unified communications, VoIP, and business and storage continuity. Consumers that utilize Private IP Layer 2 will be allowed to select a managed service as well.

The combination of Verizon Business’ Private IP and Ethernet services supply the perfect enterprise communications platform capable of managing large bandwidth applications in a similar manner – regardless of their location. Verizon Business’ vice president of networking and communications solutions, Anthony Recine, stated this is the “first time our customers can combine the power of MPLS and Ethernet in a fully managed end-end-to-end global networking solution.”

Verizon’s Global Managed Ethernet provides Verizon’s secure infrastructure and worldwide support, and is an economic alternative when compared to consumers taking on the hassle of managing an intricate worldwide network alone. The group vice president of global telecommunications for the market research firm IDC, has said that Verizon Business’s Global Managed Ether is an essential development for international corporations that are looking for a worldwide managed solution for Carrier Ethernet services. In addition, Verizon Business’s Global Managed Ethernet also offers an eco-friendly paperless bill format that customers can select to further decrease their carbon footprint.

Consumers of the Managed Network Services have the added benefit of a highly developed, sophisticated self-service platform that allows business consumers to safely monitor the service performance of their network, pay and review bills, check the status of their orders, open trouble tickets, and request new services – Verizon’s Enterprise Center. Available 24/7 and in 11 different languages, including Chinese, German, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese and Swedish, Verizon’s Enterprise Center enables customers around the globe remotely and securely accomplish their day-to-day business. The Verizon Enterprise Center also has a Mobile service that allows customers to access and receive information on a mobile device in near-real time.

Contact an EasyT1 account manager today to see what Verizon services can do for your business!

T1 Fractional ||  T1  Cost

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TelePacific Showcases ‘Sweet’ Selections

TelePacific Communications, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) that serves both California and Nevada is proud to introduce their new and upcoming services and products that were showcased at the Channel Partners Conference and Expo.

One of TelePacific’s new additions is their Leasing Program, which is said to be best-suited for customers looking for new data network equipment or a phone system that allows them to put their capital to work building their business, rather than tie it up with required equipment purchases. TelePacific’s data and voice customers have the option to select new equipment from any brand and combine their monthly payments with their telecom services bill. The beauty of the Leasing Program is that it is essentially a one-stop-shop for TelePacific customers in search of services, equipment and related software, maintenance, and warranties. As an added bonus, Leasing Program customers have the option to buy the equipment for only $1 at the end of their contract.

TelePacific’s Ethernet access portfolio includes Ethernet over TDM (with speeds up to 135Mbps), Ethernet over Fiber (with speeds up to 1Gbps), and the newly launched Ethernet over Copper (with speeds ranging from 1Mbps to 40Mbps) – all of which offer increased speeds and more access options for less money. TelePacific says that its Ethernet access portfolio was created to cost-effectively adapt to the changing needs of the customer while meeting their application requirements.

TelePacific has also added a diverse assortment of mobile services and devices to their collection in order to help customers consolidate business data, voice, and other wireless services with a single invoice from one provider. TelePacific aims to cater to all mobility needs – from basic cell phones to individual MiFi hotspots merged with appealing data, text, and minute packages. For instance, customers have the ability to choose between the Motorola W385 feature phone or two popular Blackberry smartphones to achieve their mobile needs.

Why TelePacific?

TelePacific is a leading provider for over 38,000 business professionals that utilize more than one million lines in service. With 47 percent of the CLEC market share in California and Nevada, and as the largest competitor to Verizon, AT&T, and CenturyLink, it’s easy to see how their strong position is capable of bringing such aggressive advantages to their customers.

In addition, the TelePacific was honored with awards for the number one CLEC as well as being among the top five carriers and integrated service providers by the Telecom Association.

Furthermore, TelePacific’s 21 local offices and 3 customer care centers in the Pacific Time zone means their support staff and representatives are truly local—and can drop by in person faster than their competitors if you need some help.

 

T1 Speed ||  T1 Point To point ||  T1  Connection

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Network Innovations

Network Innovations is uniquely qualified to meet your company’s voice, video, data, and process control requirements. Experienced and certified in structured cabling, multiple high and low level protocols, transmission technologies, and the design of fault tolerant network architectures, Network Innovations assists in developing strategic plans for computing and communications infrastructures.

Obtaining a thorough understanding of a company’s business objectives and strategic initiatives is essential to developing a successful and effective IT plan. Network Innovations not only understands this, and assess your unique situation to determine the best method of phasing in new technologies and associated business practices to develop a strategic plan with “real world” answers to help leverage technology investment while smoothly transitioning your existing business and technology base into the future.

Network Innovations can coordinate a joint project team within any company.
Their skilled personnel meet with company executives, users, and technical staff to develop a solid understanding of your business strategies and information needs. The team project manager then takes the lead, coordinating the development of detailed project plans, including staffing levels, schedules, phases, tasks, sub-tasks, deliverables, milestones, and applicable standards.

Additionally, Network Innovations can conduct site surveys and performance tests to measure the health of existing computing systems and communication networks. The information collected from these meetings and assessments will be used to:

  • Facilitate the development of designs that are in unison with the company’s short and long term strategic objectives.
  • Define specific functional and performance requirements and constraints for each proposed system and supporting network.
  • Baseline existing voice, video, data, process control systems, and networking environments.

Network Innovations can provide implementation services for a company’s entire corporate enterprise network. They understand that a company’s IT infrastructure is its lifeblood and therefore, must be fully functional at all times. Their implementation services team ensures that the project is completed to specifications and on schedule, with special attention to quality and critical interoperability requirements. Furthermore, to reduce installation delays due to “dead on arrival” equipment, Network Innovations pre-tests network electronics prior to installation and provides configuration services.

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XO SIP Service

XO SIP service provides IP-PBX customers direct IP access to XO’s private OC-192 IP network. It is a low cost, low bandwidth consuming protocol conversion that offers the performance of business-class VoIP, unlike the traditional T-1s and other equipment.

Providing a direct connection to the XO IP network reduces recurring costs of the PSTN and data circuits, as well as eliminates the costs associated with the purchase, support, and maintenance of media gateways.

Voice traffic is prioritized though XO’s Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation. This allows businesses to maximize the full IP circuit, and helps them ensure that when voice lines are idle, data traffic is supported. The selection of port speeds and scaled calling plans to fit the needs of each customer are also available without the hassle of per line fees.

The benefits and features of the XO SIP service include:

  • XO SIP is available in 1.5 Mbps, 3.0 Mbps, 4.5 Mbps, 10 Mbps using either fiber, copper, or serial DS1 Ethernet, and 45 Mbps using DS3
  • Standard features include unlimited local calls, portable local numbers, unlimited site-to-site calls, free local DIDs, E911, 411, caller ID, operator and directory listing services, and customized inbound and outbound toll free calls

Expanding data capabilities is simplified with XO’s wide range of features:

  • Voice communications bundled with dedicated Internet access. This includes web-based online management and web hosting
  • 100 megabytes of disk space, 10 email accounts, and virus protection with Perimeter Email Protection to fight spam, wrongly sent emails, and viruses
  • 1 gigabyte bandwidth

Improve your network’s performance using these optional features:

  • Have more voice calls simultaneously on the same bandwidth using compression
  • Efficiently field and deliver inbound calls to their respective destinations by using auto attendant
  • Use the voice virtual private network to configure private dial plans for on-net call routing
  • Establish customer support numbers, order-taking centers and technical assistance lines using the business call center
  • Virtual DIDs allow companies to establish a local presence in markets where there is no physical business address, giving them the unique capability to serve customers in different markets

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XO Ethernet Service

XO’s Ethernet network service gives you a complete and cost-effective solution to all your Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity needs. Ethernet is the preferred networking solution for businesses that rely on data or the Internet to deliver intensive applications because it is flexible, economical, and user-friendly.

Ethernet is the better choice

XO’s Ethernet has become the industry standard for network connectivity as a whole – whether you’re connecting to an Internet provider, to other computers on a LAN or to connect LANs to each other. The straightforward plug-and-play solution is easy to install and easy to manage. It enables businesses to add or “scale” bandwidth on demand, giving you more control for less money. Ethernet is also less expensive than older, alternative network technologies. It is a smaller, less complex network requiring fewer installations and less equipment to send data through your network.

If it’s flexibility you’re after, look no further. XO has the ability to reach hundreds of thousands of business locations through a combination of access options: fiber, copper loops or trunks, and broadband wireless connections. With so many options, XO is making Ethernet the most practical, cost-effective solution for extending your Local and Wide Area Network as well as transporting voice and data services. XO’s Ethernet allows you to facilitate and manage your own applications – across town or across the country – just like you manage the network in your office.

XO strives to provide you with the best solutions for extending your LAN and WAN in the most cost-effective manner possible. In addition to carrying your own applications, XO provides a variety of voice and data services that use Ethernet as the underlying transport mechanism.

Use XO Ethernet solutions for:

  • Private Line
  • Extended Local Area Network
  • Wide Area Network
  • Converged IP services
  • IP-VPN services

What XO Ethernet does for you

XO’s Ethernet service will help you create an extension of your internal office network to include offices across town or in another state into your network as part of the extended LAN feature. Customers can also access WANs – such as the Internet – via their Ethernet private line. The network provides you with converged IP services, which include a suite of IP-VPN features to help you create a virtual private network using your private line.

Features & Benefits

  • Save money by providing more bandwidth at a lower cost per megabit
  • Simplify network management with easy to installations, upgrades, and maintenance
  • Increase your productivity with the capability of transferring large data files on a single network
  • Select connectivity depending on access type, options range from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps
  • Achieve support for standard IEEE 802.3-compliant LAN protocol interfaces: 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, and 1000BaseSX/LX
  • 24/7 monitoring and customer care support
  • Simplify with a single point of contact for customer service
  • Reduce costs with Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) supplied and managed by XO, with demarcation point on CPE
  • Obtain strong Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

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