Carrier Ethernet Poised to Supplant MPLS Networking
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Article Business.Spectrum.com Carrier Ethernet Poised to Supplant MPLS Networking While multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) networks set the standard for many years, the majority of telecom industry experts expect that Carrier Ethernet will soon supplant it. Though both approaches have inherent strengths and drawbacks, Carrier Ethernet is pulling away from the pack thanks to its superior strategic and operational merits. Carrier Ethernet is designed for speed, simplicity, and scalability— features that have propelled its dramatic rise in market share. Five major factors are fueling the trend toward Carrier Ethernet: Superior Connectivity Companies that need high-speed connectivity are much better off with Carrier Ethernet technologies, which offer advantageous speeds of around 10 gigabytes per second. If even greater bandwidth capabilities are required, they can be easily integrated and reach speeds far beyond default levels. Flexibility The current generation of Carrier Ethernet technologies require far less onsite hardware and equipment to build. Additionally, they don’t need nearly as much as MPLS systems do in terms of routing protocols. This means Carrier Ethernet has enhanced flexibility in both on-network and off-network sites. The Simplicity Factor While it’s true that MPLS networks use Quality of Service (QoS) features to manage traffic loads, they take a lot of time to deploy. On the other hand, Carrier Ethernet Wide Area Networks (WANs) separate traffic into prioritized channels. This reduces overhead and latency issues, creating a simplified environment that is much easier to set up. Scalability Upward and downward scalability is an essential feature of any efficiently designed networking system, and in this regard, Carrier Ethernet is the clear winner. Thanks to the built-in flexibility of Carrier Ethernet’s networking equipment, ports can increase bandwidth up to nine times the regular speed, offering businesses a boost when needed. Security Features For most enterprises, security is a top concern, and Carrier Ethernet offers superior safety, especially against attempts to infiltrate the network. Its discrete control channels are inaccessible from exterior locations, meaning that a hacker would need to be physically present at the business or service provider’s location to break into the system. Given that neither scenario is very likely, Carrier Ethernet can offer better overall security than MPLS alternatives.
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Carrier Ethernet Poised toSupplant MPLS Networking
While multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) networks set the standard for many years, the majority of telecom industry experts expect that Carrier Ethernet will soon supplant it. Though both approaches have inherent strengths and drawbacks, Carrier Ethernet is pulling away from the pack thanks to its superior strategic and operational merits.
Carrier Ethernet is designed for speed, simplicity, and scalability—features that have propelled its dramatic rise in market share. Five major factors are fueling the trend toward Carrier Ethernet:
Superior ConnectivityCompanies that need high-speed connectivity are much better off with Carrier Ethernet technologies, which offer advantageous speeds of around 10 gigabytes per second. If even greater bandwidth capabilities are required, they can be easily integrated and reach speeds far beyond default levels.
FlexibilityThe current generation of Carrier Ethernet technologies require far less onsite hardware and equipment to build. Additionally, they don’t need nearly as much as MPLS systems do in terms of routing protocols. This means Carrier Ethernet has enhanced flexibility in both on-network and off-network sites. The Simplicity FactorWhile it’s true that MPLS networks use Quality of Service (QoS) features to manage traffic loads, they take a lot of time to deploy. On the other hand, Carrier Ethernet Wide Area Networks (WANs) separate traffic into prioritized channels. This reduces overhead and latency issues, creating a simplified environment that is much easier to set up.
ScalabilityUpward and downward scalability is an essential feature of any efficiently designed networking system, and in this regard, Carrier Ethernet is the clear winner. Thanks to the built-in flexibility of Carrier Ethernet’s networking equipment, ports can increase bandwidth up to nine times the regular speed, offering businesses a boost when needed.
Security FeaturesFor most enterprises, security is a top concern, and Carrier Ethernet offers superior safety, especially against attempts to infiltrate the network. Its discrete control channels are inaccessible from exterior locations, meaning that a hacker would need to be physically present at the business or service provider’s location to break into the system. Given that neither scenario is very likely, Carrier Ethernet can offer better overall security than MPLS alternatives.
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Carrier Ethernet Poised toSupplant MPLS Networking
While MPLS networks are relatively inexpensive and easier to maintain, they are often falling short in terms of performance, practicality, and security. Spectrum Business, a new division of Charter Communications, is leading the way with Carrier Ethernet technologies, offering state-of-the-art solutions to companies and agency partners.
Contact Spectrum Business today to learn how your business can realize the many benefits of Carrier Ethernet.
