The Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA) has been available for more than 10 years and has proven very scalable, with switching developing from Gigabit Ethernet (GE) to 10GE and now 40GE, and power/cooling per slot growing from 200W to 450W or 500W. All Tier 1 telecom equipment providers, and many Tier 2/3 telecom equipment providers, […]

Network traffic continues to grow, driven by 4G smartphones, video on demand (VoD) and cloud-based applications. To meet these requirements service providers need networking systems with much greater packet processing capabilities that can handle at least 100Gbit/s bandwidths. This report analyses the use of multicore processors and NPUs by telecom equipment manufacturers, based on a […]

Most high performance servers have 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE). A growing number of users are choosing 10GBase-T interfaces with twisted pair cables in place of SFP+ modules and optical cables. The introduction of Intel Romley processors has caused a step change in the demand for 10Gbit/s interfaces on servers. This report details and analyzes 10GBase-T […]

Global Internet traffic continues to grow rapidly with video services driving exponential growth in both broadband and wireless networks. Switch chipsets and integrated switch devices are at the core of high performance networking systems and many equipment manufacturers are using merchant silicon rather than in-house designs. This report details and analyzes high-performance switch chipsets and […]

This report, based on an exclusive worldwide survey, reveals some key dynamics in the ATCA market. Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA) provides a compelling platform for many telecom applications, allowing telecom equipment providers to quickly develop carrier-grade solutions.

The rapid growth of broadband in both fixed and wireless networks has made policy management a critical element of any network infrastructure. This report analyzes leading DPI and policy management system vendors (and the components they use), DPI and multicore processor vendors, and DPI and policy management software vendors.

Demand for data traffic across the network is growing rapidly, and this is driving the need for 100Gbit/s (100G) interfaces. This report analyzes the current and projected use of 100Gbit/s optical modules and PHY semiconductor components by telecom equipment manufacturers, based on the results of an exclusive worldwide survey.

Femtocells are low-power access points that allow wireless subscribers to connect locally within homes, businesses and public spaces without relying on their carrier’s main wireless infrastructure. This report details and analyzes femtocell silicon devices and vendors of silicon, software and IP solutions, identifying the key requirements and highlighting the advantages they hold for equipment manufacturers.

PON vendors believe 10-Gigabit PON will become the universal access technology for residential and business subscribers worldwide. 10Gbit/s Ethernet PON components are available for deployment now, and the transition from 1G and 2.5G to 10G PON will begin in earnest in the coming months.

This report analyzes the use of 10GE PHY, switch and optical components by telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs), based on an exclusive worldwide survey of telecom engineers, designers, product managers and sales/marketing personnel. The survey responses make it clear that these devices are critical components in many types of networking equipment.