Video Interview: Yipes — Keao Caindec on Why Managed Ethernet Services are Hot
Key Questions Covered:
Why is Metro Ethernet hot?
What is the primary driver for Metro Ethernet?
The Menu of Ethernet Services
What types of Ethernet services are currently available?
The Yipes Network
The physical topology and key elements of the Yipes Network
Dark Fiber Trends
Is the availability of dark fiber a key factor for the business?
Key Technology Suppliers
Who are your key technology suppliers and what technical advantage do they provide?
Competition
How do you compete against ILECs?
Multicast Applications
How is multicasting used in an Ethernet service deployment?
MPLS vs. Ethernet
Why choose an Ethernet service over an MPLS-based VPN?
Network Architecture Issues
Is Yipes considering the use of PBT or T-MPLS as a network architecture?
A Need for 100G?
Does Yipes see a need to upgrade to 100 Gig Ethernet?
Coming Service Innovations
How will Ethernet continue to evolve at Yipes?
Yipes’ Growth and Strategic Vision
How big is Yipes? Is an IPO coming soon? What is the company’s long term vision?