The document discusses the growth of the business Ethernet market and opportunities for cable operators to expand their share. It notes that the business Ethernet market grew 43% in 2008. While telecom companies currently dominate the market, the cable networks cover most metro areas and can offer Ethernet services over both fiber and HFC networks. However, cable operators face challenges in penetrating the business market due to geographic fragmentation, inconsistent service levels, and perceptions of cable not being suitable for business. To succeed, cable operators need to develop best practices for high availability services and change customer perceptions.
HOT TELECOM has been serving global operators, governments, equipment vendors and telecom investors for over 10 years, providing leading edge market research and consulting services to industry leaders around the globe.
Operations-based financial analysis of FTTH system proposalsStephen Blum
Operating costs vary widely for among fiber to the home architectures, technologies and business plans. Steve Blum, president of Tellus Venture Associates, demonstrated how to factor operating costs into initial feasibility and capital financing analyses, in a presentation and white paper for the Fiber to the Home Council on 5 October 2005.
Understanding the critical role of last-mile connectivity and always available Internet access for their enterprises, savvy firms utilize redundant connections from multiple service providers. Despite the good intentions, their Internet connectivity risk may be equivalent to putting all their eggs in one basket.
We at Computaris make custom software solutions for niche domains and turn bytes into business.
We use a rare combination of technical and telecom expertise to provide custom software development, system integration and technical consultancy for software vendors and communication service providers worldwide.
Asset Management Services (AMS) is Network Rail’s central asset management and
engineering function. It exists to set asset policies and provide assurance; to provide essential
services to the Routes (information, energy, telecoms); and to support internal and external
customers in achieving optimum performance from the rail infrastructure. By providing these
services centrally, Network Rail gains economies of scale, as well as being able to allocate
scarce, expert resource in the most optimal way for the network. For services that are
‘networks’ by definition, such as energy and telecoms, Network Rail benefits by running them
centrally through being better able to distribute supply and manage perturbation.
HOT TELECOM has been serving global operators, governments, equipment vendors and telecom investors for over 10 years, providing leading edge market research and consulting services to industry leaders around the globe.
Operations-based financial analysis of FTTH system proposalsStephen Blum
Operating costs vary widely for among fiber to the home architectures, technologies and business plans. Steve Blum, president of Tellus Venture Associates, demonstrated how to factor operating costs into initial feasibility and capital financing analyses, in a presentation and white paper for the Fiber to the Home Council on 5 October 2005.
Understanding the critical role of last-mile connectivity and always available Internet access for their enterprises, savvy firms utilize redundant connections from multiple service providers. Despite the good intentions, their Internet connectivity risk may be equivalent to putting all their eggs in one basket.
We at Computaris make custom software solutions for niche domains and turn bytes into business.
We use a rare combination of technical and telecom expertise to provide custom software development, system integration and technical consultancy for software vendors and communication service providers worldwide.
Asset Management Services (AMS) is Network Rail’s central asset management and
engineering function. It exists to set asset policies and provide assurance; to provide essential
services to the Routes (information, energy, telecoms); and to support internal and external
customers in achieving optimum performance from the rail infrastructure. By providing these
services centrally, Network Rail gains economies of scale, as well as being able to allocate
scarce, expert resource in the most optimal way for the network. For services that are
‘networks’ by definition, such as energy and telecoms, Network Rail benefits by running them
centrally through being better able to distribute supply and manage perturbation.
This is a company overview of tw telecom. It contains company history, financials, products & services, competetive advantages, and technology deployment.
Companies today face many challenges in keeping pace with customer demands, out-pacing competitors, and managing costs. This is particularly true for stretched IT departments who struggle with streamlining and managing network administration and operations efforts. Companies must find a way to integrate and consolidate disparate and distant locations into their existing networks as quickly and efficiently as possible. Managing these demands, meeting the requirement for additional bandwidth, and protecting and maintaining mission critical networks – all with existing headcount is a formidable challenge.
Investing in your telecommunications system is an investment in your business, a financially strong provider you can trust – one with strong liquidity and the ability to invest in customer opportunities. tw telecom is that partner a strong company with solid fundamentals fully prepared to be your business partner.
1. Cable Ethernet Business Services The New Engine of Growth CTAM Business Services Council NCTA Cable Show April 2, 2009 David Hold Sr. Analyst, Current Analysis [email_address] CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION
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Editor's Notes
I’M GOING TO JUMP RIGHT INTO WHY I SEE BUSINESS ETHERNET REPRESENTING A PRIME OPPORTUNITY FOR CABLE OPERATORS IN SEARCH OF SERVICE AND REVENUE GROWTH. IN AN OTHERWISE DEPRESSED ECONOMY WHERE 10% GROWTH WOULD BE CONSIDERED HEALTHY, ETHERNET EXPANDED BUY 43% LAST YEAR, NOT EVEN INCLUDING OVERSEAS SALES BY US CARRIERS. FIBER COMPONENTS MEAN LONGER SALES CYCLES AND PROJECT TIMELINES WHICH MAY BE STRETCHED OUT BUT ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE CANCELLED OUTRIGHT. KEY DRIVERS SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED DEMAND FOR BANDWIDTH WHICH CONTINUES TO GROW AND MAY BE RECESSION RESISTENT AS COMPANIES SEEK TO CUT COSTS, NOT BANDWIDTH – ETHERNET OFFERS LOWEST COST PER BIT RATIO BAR NONE VERTICALS INCLUDE HEATHCARE – REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERS WITH MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND METRO AREAS – LARGE ENOUGH TO COST JUSTIFY FIBER BUILD IF NOT ALREADY IN PLACE – BANDWIDTH INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE TELERADIOLOGY, PICTURE ARCHIVING AND OFF-SITE IMAGE AND RECORDS STORAGE K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICSTS ARE A NATURAL FIT FOR CABLE NETWORKS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT COMBINED DIRECT FIBER WITH ETHERNET/OR BROADBAND OVER HFC TO REACH ALL SCHOOLS IN A DISTRICT; HIGHER EDUCATION, INCLUDING COLLEGE CAMPUSES ARE BIG CONSUMERS OF BANDWIDTH, WHILE STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ARE ALSO A GOOD FIT FOR CABLE’S LOCAL/REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE NETWORKS
Worth noting that tw telecom (formerly known as Time Warner Telecom, has about one billion in revenues yet comes in a close second to Verizon. They do this by running fiber to buildings, purchasing special access everywhere else. Meanwhile the largest cable company, Comcast, doesn’t even make the top seven.. Clearly there is a lot of growth potential that is waiting more aggressive moves by cable cos.
Suburban focus makes cable a natural for service organizations with distributed locations; school districts, govt. offices, medical facilities, etc. Even banks with many branches around a metro area are a target of opportunity.
THIS REVIEW SHOWS THAT THE FIVE CABLE OPERATORS WE EXAMINED, MOST OFFER THE FULL RANGE OF METRO ETHERNET DEFINED SERVICES. ALL OF THE MSOS LISTED ABOVE ARE MEMBERS OF THE METRO ETHERNET FORUM, AND SOME HAVE GONE THROUGH THE RIGOROUS CERTIFICATION TESTING PROCESS. ALL ARE USING MPLS TO ONE DEGREE OR ANOTHER, OFTEN FOR TRANSPORT OVER CORE NETWORKS -- ALTHOUGH LIGHPATH HAS GONE FURTHER THAN MOST IN BASING ALL SERVICES ON MPLS.
OUR STUDY ALSO SHOWED A NUMBER OF CHALLENGES FACING THE CABLE OPERATORS AS THEY SEEK TO FURTHER EXPAND INTO BUSINESS NETWORKING…CHIEF AMONG THOSE IS THE FRAGMENTED GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION. THE OTHER IS DECENTRALIZED NATURE OF CABLE OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE – HAS ADVANTAGES BUT ALSO DISADVANTAGES