Next Generation Networks.
The increase in unified and online communications means that bandwidth-hungry data applications such as cloud computing, IP Telecommunications and multimedia video services are becoming more strategically important in reducing business overheads. Unified communications are the future and we need to ensure that our companies are equipped to meet these demands by turning to faster and more reliable Next Generation Networks.
The Technology
What is Ethernet?
Ethernet is a fibre based networking technology, originally developed in the late 1990s for Local Area Networks (LANs), typically to connect computers, printers and faxes together in one office so they could share applications and data. Today, Ethernet has become a widely adopted standard, and is now also used for Wide Area Networking (WAN) internet access, and next generation technologies such as SIP Trunks (phone lines). IT industry specialists have found that Ethernet is simple, easy to use and readily upgradable and scalable from 100Mbps to a massive 1Gbps, depending on business needs. Because Ethernet is compatible with legacy equipment it also reduces the big infrastructure investment that an organisation might be forced to make otherwise. Ethernet is seen as the most reliable technology for business mission-critical applications. For example, a big retail company that relies on customers to shop online and by hosting their website using an Ethernet connection it will offer them security and stability.
Fibre optic cores can transmit data faster than any copper cabling and will allow multiple users to share bandwidths from 10Mbps to 1Gbps. Managed office’s can share data over fibre with additional products such as VOIP telephony, Multimedia Conferencing and offsite Data back up.
Fibre networks allow service providers to offer a wide range of communication products , with NGN there is a more defined separation between the transport (connectivity) portion of the network and the services that run on top of that transport. This means that whenever a provider wants to enable a new service, they can do so by defining it directly at the service layer without considering the transport layer.
Benefits of Ethernet
- Future-proofed, Flexible and Scalable
- Guaranteed bandwidth, superfast and secure
- Platform for growth and opportunity
- Less downtime with low fault tolerance
- IVPN & VPN for multi sited businesses
Ethernet First Mile
EFM is an efficient use of existing, proven infrastructure. It uses multiple bonded copper pairs to deliver an Ethernet type service direct to our customer’s premises. Using either 2 or 4 copper pairs to provide Ethernet transport, up to 20Mbps can be achieved and there are no charges for bandwidth usage. EFM is the most cost effective way of obtaining an uncontended bandwidth over existing copper cables linked to the nearest exchange, although the data speeds will supersede any speed provided by traditional broadband services, the rate provided by EFM is still adaptive and bandwidth speeds can vary due to a number of different variants. It is important to note that the quality of the copper wire pair and the length of the copper wire between the exchange and the premises will affect the speeds. Depending on the length of copper and the number of pairs used, EFM can provide upload speeds as fast as 18Mbps, this in comparison to standard ADSL speed of 0.7Mbps (on uploads) is a significant difference. Below is a graph which shows the indicative speeds expected, depending on the distance from the exchange.
Voice over Ethernet
Voice over Ethernet is an end-to-end managed solution designed to connect a business telephone system to the public telephone network (PSTN) and a cost-efficient and flexible alternative to ISDN channels. Ideal for large businesses and call centres with more than 90 voice channels, Voice over Ethernet (using SIP technology) will provide outstanding service availability, scalability, compatibility and the option to add other next generation technologies over our future-proofed network. Voice over Ethernet is an alternative solution if you have outgrown your ISDN30 solution or are looking for a more cost-effective and longer term alternative.
To find out how Ethernet can enhance the performance of your business, call the Lansafe team on 08444 123 600 and arrange a free consultation.
Ethernet is the future….
If you would like more information or wish for a free no obligation assessment of your business I.T infrastructure, call Lansafe direct on 08444 123 600 or email sales@lansafecommunications.com
