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Booming Carrier Ethernet Market

Projected spending in Carrier Ethernet equipment. Source: Infonetics Research.

Michael Howard‘s latest research on the Carrier Ethernet market is yet another proof point that service providers continue to migrate their networks to Carrier Ethernet. According to the latest Infonetics Research report investments in Carrier Ethernet gear are expected to go from US$21.6 billion in 2009 to over US$32 billion in 2014.

As previously noted here at Xelerated Xpress, the market for Carrier Ethernet gear continues to outpace investments in other technologies. We may debate over the exact numbers – future projections always need to be considered with a pinch of salt – but the trend is unquestionable; service provider networks are turning Ethernet.

by Per Lembre on May. 6th, 2010

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Building to Ethernet Expo in New York

I’m starting to look forward to the upcoming Ethernet Expo Americas. This well-attended conference hosted by Light Reading (being held November 3-4 in New York) is a key industry event for anyone in the Carrier Ethernet business.

Building up to the conference, Stan Hubbard, Heavy Reading’s Carrier Ethernet analyst, yesterday announced some encouraging new market data about the Carrier Ethernet Access Equipment. And it is booming.

The Carrier Ethernet Access market grew at 12 percent quarter-to-quarter in Q2 2009, and is up 17 percent year-over-year to $935 million in the rolling four-quarter period ending in the second quarter.

Most of the Carrier Ethernet access players will be at Light Reading Ethernet Expo. I look forward to some interesting discussions and will return with a report.

by Johan Sandell on Oct. 23rd, 2009

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Carrier Ethernet defies Economic Down Time

Michael Howard, Infonetics Research principal analyst, just announced his latest projections on Carrier Ethernet expenditure for the carrier market. As been the case now for a few quarters, investments in Carrier Ethernet continues to outblow other types of investments in telecom infrastructure.

According to Infonetics, Carrier Ethernet equipment manufacturer revenue is projected to grow to $34 billion by 2013.

This is a good place to be.

by Per Lembre on Sep. 30th, 2009

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