Telecom in the News: April 2012

NWMAP likes to review the top Telecom news stories for each month. This is what was happening in March and April.

March wrapped up the Channel Partners Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. For a complete review: https://nwmap.com/2012-channel-partners-vegas-telecom-conference-and-expo-review

Other news:

Communications network provider MegaPath Corp.’s aggressive Ethernet over Copper buildout has put the carrier among the nation’s largest providers of EoC service.

In the past year, MegaPath has aggressively expanded its EoC footprint. In September, it announced it would provide service nationwide.

 Read more: MegaPath among largest Ethernet over Copper players – FierceTelecom http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/megapath-among-largest-ethernet-over-copper-players/2012-04-17#ixzz1soNqkrlT

Windstream is offering new disastor recovery service. The drive here is about unburdening a business from having to build their own disaster recovery capabilities themselves. By handing these processes to Windstream, they can replicate and recover critical servers and data center infrastructure in the cloud at a lower cost.

Integra Telecom is adding another page to its growing medium-to-large business service cookbook by launching a new set of optical wavelength services. Targeted at large enterprises, health care, and financial service companies, the new service provides metro-area and long-haul private networking for a set of customers that want high-bandwidth, dedicated network transport between their locations. Delivered over Integra’s DWDM-based fiber network, the focus is on providing customers flexibility and choice. They get the service with either a TDM or Ethernet interface in increments of 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 10 Gbps.

 
In April, EarthLink Business will unveil IT services for smaller, single locations. The provider has offered an enterprise version but wanted to target other organization sizes as well.
 
Cloud computing and services is all the buzz. Cloud computing service delivery has a strong business case that includes cost reduction, service acceleration, and improved service delivery quality and reliability. Before developing the business case, however, it is necessary to define cloud services because the term cloud has been overused.

Make the Most of Cloud Technology for Your Business

Not too long ago, NWMAP introduced Cloud Firewall Services (CFS) from Integra Telecom https://nwmap.com/new-from-integra-cloud-firewall-services-cfs . More businesses are becoming interested and utilizing cloud technology. One of the caveats to this is even the IT departments can’t keep up with changing demands of new new products and services so it’s important to take stock of what you have and what you need before embarking on new technological territory. 

Of course the agents at NWMAP can give you free quotes and assess your needs for free. A telecom broker is always a good service to use for something so important as your business’ efficiency and bottom line. They can help a business make a smooth transition to using cloud services. Here are some tips about utilizing cloud technology:

  • Assess the demands cloud technology will place on your current network. For bandwidth concerns it may be wise to contact a Telecom Agent or your provider.
  • Realize that cloud is only as secure and reliable as its connection.
  • For your network’s ability to handle cloud services, you must know your network’s scalability, reliability, redundancy and quality of service (Qos).
  • Consider ethernet or MPLS- it can lower costs.
  • What is your plan with using Cloud based services? Applications?
  • Make an existing overview of how many employees, how much use/transactions, determine busy points of usage. Calculate bytes usage based on this info and determine bandwidth usage.
  • There will be a lot of estimating and guesswork, but a Telecom agent can significantly reduce chances for errors.

To contact a Telecom Broker, click here: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

 

Integra Telecom: Ethernet Pricing 2011

PREMIUM-FIBER

UNI- Premium

PORT SPEED

PORT TYPE

24 MONTHS

36 MONTHS

60 MONTHS

NRC

10

 MB

Fiber

 

285.00

 

285.00

 

285.00

 

750.00

 

100

 MB

Fiber

 

385.00

 

385.00

 

385.00

 

750.00

 

1

 GB

Fiber

 

580.00

 

580.00

 

580.00

 

750.00

 

10

 GB

Fiber

 

ICB

 

ICB

 

ICB

 

ICB

 

 

　

EVC—Premium (Metro Only)

BANDWIDTH

 

CONNECTION

 

24 MONTHS

 

36 MONTHS

 

60 MONTHS

 

5

 

 MB 

Metro

 

460.00

 

415.00

 

331.00

 

10

 

 MB 

Metro

 

650.00

 

585.00

 

468.00

 

15

 

 MB 

Metro

 

715.00

 

645.00

 

515.00

 

20 

 MB 

Metro

 

780.00

 

705.00

 

560.00

 

**up to 10 GB. Contact Lennie Green for mroe info: info@nwmap.com

Integra Telecom in the News: July 2011

NWMAP likes to keep up with new technology, but also keep you updated when Telecom hits the news. Integra Telecom had a busy month in the news with various changes and service enhancements. 

Integra Telecom news: Since it’s not possible to deliver fiber-based Ethernet to every building, they’ve added EOC Ethernet Over Copper service to boost reach. Integra is continuing it’s aggressive approach to accommodate businesses. See article: http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/integra-telecom-adds-ethernet-over-copper-service-boost-reach/2011-08-02

Integra Telecom has responded to the call for higher speed Ethernet and voice services, increasing its fiber network by 20 percent to almost 300 new buildings in the first half of 2011. We’ve been seeing a lot of this news from Integra lately because they’ve been working consistently to improve services to all businesses.

Some changes for Integra include appointing 20-year telecom veteran Trent Anderson as vice president of enterprise sales. His first order of business is to increase, even double, sales of fiber-based services to large business that have specific needs. See Article: http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/integra-enhances-larger-business-focus-naming-trent-anderson-vp-enterprise-/2011-08-01

Integrating Video Phones Into The Office

Despite significant return on investment increased worker productivity, how many office workers have this tool for their desk? Video phone technology is impressive to say the least and vendors have good cause to showcase these products, but where are they in the everyday lives of an office worker? The reasons many businesses have not adopted this useful technology range from cost concerns to reliability. There’s good news though.

Telecom vendors have taken huge strides in getting advanced technology in the price range of AFFORDABILITY. NWMAP Telecom Brokers have an additional advantage of being able to price multiple vendors’ solutions and find what businesses need for the price they want. Suddenly Video Phones are looking as good as desktop VoIP handsets, and better.

With the variety of Telecom service providers available, there are practical Video Phone options. In low-cost cases, some Video Phones have downsides such as only working with a vendor’s hosted IP service. You don’t have to settle though because many can be found to offer top-line features. Some features like Video Phones with Ethernet ports share a single cable with a desktop PC and IP phone, eliminating the need for additional cables. This advantage alone saves money. You can also opt for the Wi-Fi feature, eliminating the need for dedicated Ethernet altogether. Even small businesses would benefit from basic Video Phone capabilities. 

If you have questions about Video Phone Technology for your office, please let NWMAP do your shopping and comparisons: https://nwmap.com/contact-us