Over time the use of multiple paths within the modern corporate network has increased. Using both paths of an active/backup pair adds bandwidth. We've gone through a whole series of…
State of the Network – a response
So Network Instruments have published their latest State of the Network report, and it makes for some worrying reading for network managers. The report is gathered from questionnaires answered by…
Ciena completes World Wide Packets acquisition
Ciena has announced that they have completed the acquisition of World Wide Packets. As covered in January, the deal closed for $196.7mn in cash, and 2.5mn Ciena shares ($87.8mn). Ciena…
The first week in the new job
So I've started the new job.. and the first week is over. Three days of training in Paris, in which it feels like I've met more than half of the…
Ciena to gain Carrier Ethernet with World Wide Packets announcement
Ciena Networks is acquiring privately-held World Wide Packets for $200mn in cash and $90mn in shares. World Wide Packets will act as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ciena. It brings a…