Latest Generation Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Metro Ethernet Switches Now MEF-Certified
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of communications, networking and cloud
solutions tailored to customers’ industries, has been certified by Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), the global industry association of network, cloud, and
technology providers accelerating the digital transformation of enterprises,
for its latest generation of Metro Ethernet switches.
Alcatel-Lucent
Enterprise OmniSwitch 6570M, OmniSwitch 6560, and OmniSwitch 6465T Ethernet
Switches were rigorously tested and validated as conforming to the meticulous
specifications for performance,
assurance, and agility for MEF 3.0, meeting the needs of service
providers, operators, Smart Cities and Enterprises.
MEF is a global federation of network, cloud, and technology providers
working together to empower enterprise digital transformation. It enables
dynamic, trusted, and certified services that empower enterprises to embrace
their own digital transformation and grow their business.
MEF accreditation of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s OmniSwitch models
provides metro ethernet customers assurance that their user traffic can be
safely carried across service provider networks in a flexible,
resilient and scalable manner. All of the accredited switches are also
optimised for Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) and users can
easily identify flow-based issues, view QoS settings, analyse traffic patterns,
and perform handover and on-demand testing and results monitoring.
Stephan Robineau, EVP, Network Business Division, Alcatel-Lucent
Enterprise commented: “Gaining
MEF certification for our latest generation of ethernet switches is an
important milestone for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and reflects our commitment
to offering world-class network technology. It provides our customers peace of
mind that their network solutions are optimised and enabling the best possible
performance. We look forward to continuing to support our Metro Ethernet
customers and further empower enterprise digital transformation.”
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