With its beginnings as a LAN technology, Ethernet was not designed for carrier applications. It is understandable why carriers like the idea of extending Ethernet beyond the LAN—ubiquity, low cost, and simplicity. However, Ethernet requires enhancements in scalability, management, OA&M, and resiliency to become carrier grade. Much of this functionality can be delivered as part of a new intelligent optical transport foundation. There are a number of debates under way to evaluate the best transport methodologies such as pseudowires and tunneling technologies such as PBT and transport-MPLS. This session explores the pros and cons of these approaches and delivers insight into the various ways that the right transport infrastructure helps Ethernet achieve the goal of becoming carrier grade.

Mike Pascoe President and Chief Executive Officer Meriton Networks

Mr. Pascoe is well known for his outstanding track record of building shareholder value in the telecom industry. As the former chief executive officer of PairGain Technologies, he was instrumental in driving the business and technical improvements that resulted in PairGain being acquired by ADC Telecommunications in 2000 for $3 billion. Prior to PairGain, Mr. Pascoe was a key member of the executive management team at Newbridge Networks (acquired by Alcatel in 2000 for $7.1 billion) as the president of the U.S. division, as well as the executive vice president and general manager of the North and South American business regions.

Daniel Joseph Barry Director, Marketing TPACK A/S

Mr. Barry is responsible for marketing at TPACK and has more than 15 years of experience in the telecom industry. Prior to joining TPACK in 2005, he was the director of business development and part of the management team at optical component vendor NKT Integration (now Ignis Photonyx). Before that, Mr. Barry held various positions in product development, business development, and product management at Ericsson working on network management of narrowband, ATM, IP, and MPLS networks.

Stan Hubbard Senior Analyst Heavy Reading

A communications professional with extensive experience in business analysis and strategic marketing, Mr. Hubbard's current focus is on carrier Ethernet services and equipment markets, optical/data network convergence, and various wireline technologies. He frequently speaks at industry events and hosts Webinars on carrier Ethernet services and technology, MPLS, VPLS, and other related topics. He has served as the chair of the world's largest carrier Ethernet events-Light Reading's Ethernet Expo shows. Hubbard has a bachelor's from Texas Christian University and a master's in international law and diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

MT Louie Senior Vice President, Research and Development CASCADE

Mr. Louie leads a team of professional engineers for the development of network technologies, applications for new telecom and ISP/ICP services, network architecture covering broadband core and access, ISP platform and services, content delivery network and applications, interactive television services, transmission systems, network maintenance, and support systems. He is project director for the development and deployment of key projects: interactive television (iTV), now.com.hk, IPTV (now broadband TV), metro IP, IP-VPN, NGN, next-generation fixed line, and convergent services (PCCW convergence).