* Shows how to achieve new-generation features with enhanced SONET and other optical architectures
* Compares SONET's features and services with rival Ethernet-based offerings
* Offers design approaches and business models for real-world deployments
* Covers GMPLS generalized MPLS), a red-hot switching technology for wavelength services
In 2001 the telecom industry spent money on solving the Metro Area bandwidth bottleneck. SONET appeals to the telcos because it is widely deployed, reliable, robust, and scalable. But it will need multiple changes and enhancements to compete against the emerging rivil--Ethernet.
Peter Johnson is Vice President of Marketing for InfoPort Communications Group. With degrees in both telecom and business administration, he has more than 5 years of experience in telemetry. He was formerly employed by AT&T