Kordia and Telecom New Zealand have just been welcomed as the latest members of the global Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF); marking their commitment to deliver standardised Carrier Ethernet services to the New Zealand and regional markets.
“We are delighted to welcome two of New Zealand’s premier service providers into the world of Carrier Ethernet services”, says Nan Chen, MEF President.
The MEF is a global alliance of over 150 telecommunications service providers, cable MSOs, network equipment / software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing organisations. These organisations are responsible for developing Carrier Ethernet technical specifications to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide.
MEF-certified Carrier Ethernet services are already widely available across most part of the globe, including Australasia. New Zealand is a key new market. Carrier Ethernet services deliver major benefits, including: substantial cost savings, unparalleled scalability, flexible QoS and high reliability.
“Telecom’s joining the MEF reinforces our commitment to offer a superb suite of MEF-compliant Carrier Ethernet products and services to our growing base of international and domestic wholesale customers”, says Telecom Wholesale’s CEO, Matt Crockett.
“Kordia is in the process of developing a range new of products, and we are working closely with a number of pilot customers to ensure that they are getting more than just your average WAN service”, explains Kordia’s General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Drew Gilpin.
“MEF membership ensures that our Carrier Ethernet services will continue to be MEF-compliant, and our customers enjoy the peace of mind that comes with it."
Media release date: 26th August 2009
ABOUT THE MEF
The MEF is a global industry alliance comprising more than 150 organizations, including: telecommunications service providers, cable MSOs, network equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing organizations.
The MEF’s mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the Forum, including a complete listing of all current MEF members, please visit the MEF web site.
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