Takeaways from MEF16 can be summed up with three words - energy, urgency and collaboration. High energy was palpable throughout the four-day event, generated by attendees who represented more than 250 organizations from 30+ countries. ...

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is transforming the telecom industry toward more open, more flexible, more scalable - and more data-driven network services and solutions. Big Data is increasingly becoming an essential component of this transformation. ...

"The Vertical Systems Group LEADERBOARD is the industry’s foremost benchmark for measuring Ethernet Service Provider market presence." Click through for rollup of latest press coverage of Vertical's Mid-Year 2016 Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARDs ...

Accessibility to fiber-based services is a major priority for business customers who want the capacity and scalability necessary to future-proof their networks. The important discussion of fiber deficiency in both the U.S. and Canada will be addressed on a CEO Roundtable at the Telecom Exchange...

Topline and detailed research results from the MEF-CECP Effectiveness Benchmark Study. Listen to MEF Webinar replay Business Benefits of Becoming a MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional to hear about the MEF-CECP program and benchmark study findings, plus the certification benefits experienced by Level 3 and...

In this NEWSFlash:
> U.S. Fiber Gap narrows in 2015
> Year-End 2015 Global Provider and U.S. Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARD recap
> Vertical BLOG: The Transition to Dynamic Ethernet Services
> Webinar Replay: New Dynamic, Assured Third Network Services
> Vertical in the News: What...