Dave Parks Blog

Rise of the Machines

Ciena — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:05:07 GMT

Countless industries will be aided by these unseen emerging technologies and will benefit from this service-driven approach to networks.

The Net of It: Thoughts on the Future of the Web – Part 1

Ciena — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:19:30 GMT

The last decade brought fundamental changes to the Internet and its impact on both businesses and consumers. With the emergence and subsequent explosion of IP-enabled devices and applications – such as smartphones, social media and online

Virtualizing Data Center WAN Connectivity

Ciena — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:22:46 GMT

It’s interesting to watch the evolution of data centers. What were once primarily static, backup and storage sites are now dynamic powerhouses that are creating distinct competitive advantages for enterprises and significant differentiation

The Rise of Software in Service Provider Networks

Ciena — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:59:49 GMT

The Google Android "palooza" at the recent CTIA show was more validation of the rapid growth of new mobile IP devices and the slew of applications that will run on them. No longer exclusive to T-Mobile, most of the major carriers are now set to

100G vs. 100G Ethernet

Ciena — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:05:39 GMT

Amid all the buzz, 100 gigabit bandwidth is slowly but surely moving beyond the hype and gaining real traction with product and deployment announcements from vendors, enterprises and service providers – due to the incessant demand on networks

Managing the Wireless Data Glut

Ciena — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:51:45 GMT

According to comScore, the number of people using their mobile devices to access news and information on the Web more than doubled from January 2008 to January 2009. And of the 63 million people who accessed the Web from their mobile in January

Meet the Next-Generation DVR: The Internet

Ciena — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:55:17 GMT

Cord cutting has recently taken on yet another meaning for service providers. Typically associated with the elimination of landline services, The Cable Show in April continued the fierce debate over the fate of traditional, linear TV programming due

100G: Telecom’s ‘Amazing Race’

Ciena — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:42:38 GMT

With capacity on core service provider networks doubling nearly every 12 to 18 months, the industry’s latest obsession is the evolution to 100G networks. There seem to be weekly announcements from service providers, vendors, components

Are We Ready for IP Rush Hour?

Ciena — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:16:22 GMT

A traffic jam is a traffic jam, whether it’s caused by minivans and SUVs or by IP packets. Certain one-time or short-term “events” can create even more traffic than normal, which in turn causes more severe bottlenecks. In order to

Importance of Customer Experience in a Down Economy

Ciena — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:32:06 GMT

I’ve noticed that in certain industries the big players pay little attention to going the extra mile in ensuring a positive customer experience. Take the airline industry, for example. When was the last time you departed an airplane and said,

The Bandwidth Ghosts of Holidays Past

Ciena — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:39:24 GMT

As we approach the holiday season, consumer devices once again have risen to the top of people’s shopping lists. According to the National Retail Federation, 172 million shoppers visited stores or e-commerce sites on Black Friday weekend

Will the Traditional Landline Become Extinct?

Ciena — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:08:01 GMT

We’re all aware incumbent wireline operators steadily are losing residential landline voice customers. AT&T Inc. reported 1 million phone line losses in the third quarter this year and Verizon Communications Inc. reported a 12 percent loss

Can the Global Recession Be a Positive for Carrier Ethernet?

Ciena — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:44:10 GMT

Things don’t look good for the global economy. I keep telling myself we’re only entering a recession and not a depression. However, even Paulson and Bernanke don’t have crystal balls (and the WSJ just told Buffet to get a new one),

Networking’s Virtualization Opportunity

Ciena — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:03:55 GMT

Cloud computing and virtualization, undoubtedly two of the most overused industry buzz words, both are finally showing signs of real market momentum. Service providers like AT&T with its Synaptic Hosting service and content providers like Amazon