This IDC study contains the worldwide Carrier Ethernet transport forecast for 2008–2012.

"The problem of delivering intelligence over a simple and cost-effective network has increased, and introducing intelligence is especially problematic since traffic engineering protocols have a notorious reputation for complexity and often required in-house expertise. Breaking this simple versus intelligent paradigm within Carrier Ethernet transport products will be a true differentiator and a competitive advantage," says Eve Griliches, program director, Telecommunications Equipment, Network Infrastructure.