Verizon marks technical milestone with new high-capacity circuit emulation architecture
January 26 2018 - 10:30AM
Verizon has implemented an innovative approach toward improving
customer experience and increasing efficiency on its Intelligent
Edge Network. The company is currently carrying customer traffic on
part of its transport network using a new highly scalable circuit
emulation solution from Cisco that can carry unprecedented bit
rates.
Previous circuit emulation equipment carried speeds up to OC-12,
while Cisco’s new platform supports speeds up to OC-192.
Circuit emulation enables transport of conventional digital and
optical signal rates over a packet-based MPLS network without
impacting customer traffic -- creating a smooth migration of legacy
services to next-generation infrastructure and improving overall
reliability.
“In the face of robust customer demand on our network, Verizon’s
infrastructure systems must adapt to support current and future
needs,” said Lee Hicks, vice president for network infrastructure
planning for Verizon. “By implementing innovative deployments like
this high-capacity circuit emulation, Verizon continues to set the
bar for the highest standards of network performance and
efficiency.”
Over the past few months, Verizon collaborated closely with
Cisco to develop, test and implement this solution, with plans to
significantly increase the number of circuits using this technology
over the next 10+ years.
“This is a true architectural collaboration with Verizon. We
have worked hard to deliver this unique solution that will easily
enable the growth of Ethernet services while improving the
reliability of mission critical TDM private line services,” said
Bill Gartner, vice president, optical systems and optics, Service
Provider Business, Cisco.
As part of its next-generation 100G U.S. metro network rollout,
Verizon initially deployed this technology where it could aggregate
multiple Ethernet and TDM circuits at the same location onto a
unified high-speed circuit. With video streaming, social media, and
cloud services driving increased network traffic, agile development
of this type of technology solution will transform Verizon’s cost
structure and deliver the best digital experience for our
customers.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) (Nasdaq:VZ), headquartered
in New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The
company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the
nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated
solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches
about one billion people around the world with a dynamic house of
media and technology brands.
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