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Video: The Evolution to Third Network Services

Video: The Evolution to Third Network Services

TelecomTV video featuring: Rosemary Cochran, Principal, & Erin Dunne, Director of Research Services, Vertical Systems Group ...
MEF16 Takeaways: Energy + Urgency + Collaboration

MEF16 Takeaways: Energy + Urgency + Collaboration

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 ...
SDN, Big Data: Real World Perspectives

SDN, Big Data: Real World Perspectives

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 ...
In The News: Mid-2016 Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARDs

In The News: Mid-2016 Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARDs

"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 ...
Telecom Exchange NYC Tackles Fiber Deficiency in North America

Telecom Exchange NYC Tackles Fiber Deficiency in North America

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 (TEX) NYC event ...
Research Results: MEF-CECP Effectiveness Benchmark Study

Research Results: MEF-CECP Effectiveness Benchmark Study

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 Time Warner Cable Business Class ...
MEF-CECP Benchmark Study Quantifies Effectiveness of  MEF Professional Certification

MEF-CECP Benchmark Study Quantifies Effectiveness of MEF Professional Certification

What are the benefits for MEF-CECPs and their employers? ...
NEWSFlash May 2016

NEWSFlash May 2016

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 our analysts are saying…
> Live Events: MEF16 Conference, Telecom ...
U.S. Business Fiber Penetration Reaches 46.2%

U.S. Business Fiber Penetration Reaches 46.2%

Growth spurred by expanded fiber installations and new building construction ...
The Transition to Dynamic Ethernet Services

The Transition to Dynamic Ethernet Services

Vertical Systems Group projects growing market demand for Dynamic Ethernet services that enable customers to directly control their network resources on demand (e.g., via API-driven portals) ...