Creanord EchoNEWS is a monthly newsletter that keeps you informed of the latest developments at Creanord and in the fields of automated Ethernet service delivery, SLA assurance and Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM).

FCAPS: Performance Management for Carrier Ethernet
The fourth article in our series on FCAPS delves into Performance Management and how it enables the CSP to provide ATM/TDM level service consistency with Carrier Ethernet. Well implemented Performance Management allows you to measure delay, jitter and loss and calculate percentiles, standard deviations and service availability. This highlights how the important thing is not what you measure, rather how you use the data.   Read EchoNEWS January 2012

FCAPS: Accounting Management for Carrier Ethernet
We·continue our look on FCAPS, this time focusing on Accounting Management.·This important area·provides a link between the business targets and the assets - the basis for how to make money with the network. Upcoming issues will talk more about Performance and Security. Read EchoNEWS December 2011

FCAPS: Configuration Management for Carrier Ethernet
We continue our series on FCAPS. We explore how EchoVault complies with FCAPS and how it adds additional functionality on top. This issue looks at Configuration Management from a node, network and service perspective and upcoming issues will talk more about Accounting, Performance and Security. Read EchoNEWS November 2011

FCAPS: Fault Management for Carrier Ethernet
We start a series on FCAPS - the ITU-T Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) based model. This is a standard, which sets a number of requirements for Element and Network Management. We talk about how EchoVault complies with this standard. This issue looks at Fault Management and upcoming issues will talk more about the other areas of Configuration, Accounting, Performance and Security. Read EchoNEWS October 2011

Get more Competitive with Real-Time Operational Intelligence
We revisit what Real-Time Operational Intelligence is, how it can help you and your organization become more competitive and more innovative. We look at how EchoVault can bring Operational Intelligence to the fingertips of your team members and how it supports embracing change. Read EchoNEWS September 2011

EchoVault 5.0 introduces Real-Time Operational Intelligence, SLA Templates and Interactive Reporting
We review Standard Deviation and Custom Percentile analytics, talk about Maintenance Windows, present Operational efficiency with SLA Templates and close with Interactive Web Reporting where ease of use is the key. Read  EchoNEWS August 2011

July 2011: EchoVault 5.0 brings SNMP for Y.1731
In today's challenging competitive environment, service providers are struggling to distinguish themselves from the competition, add value and avoid becoming a vendor of pipes with price the only differentiator. One important factor affecting service providers ability to differentiate is customer satisfaction, stemming from real and percieved service quality.  EchoNEWS July 2011

June 2011: Ethernet Customer Experience Management
The competitive environment of Service Providers is getting increasingly challenging with margins being squeezed and market saturation making it ever tougher to sustain revenue growth. One key factor affecting service provider bottom lines is the churn rate, i.e. customers leaving for another provider. Read how Ethernet Customer Experience Management can help you reduce churn and improve your bottom line  EchoNEWS June 2011

May 2011: IEEE 1588v2 and Ethernet in Mobile Backhaul Networks
The evolution towards LTE and 4G supporting higher bandwidths for mobile data and video applications is forcing mobile backhauls to adapt to new requirements. This evolution is also impacting how the time synchronization is implemented within the backhaul networks.  EchoNEWS May 2011

April 2011: EchoVault delivers Managed MPLS Core and Business Access SLA
MPLS networks allow service providers to switch voice, video and data and supply the transmission capacity needed to ensure efficient operation for today's data-hungry applications. However, MPLS Core networks also pose challenges, particularly in the areas of management and monitoring  EchoNEWS April 2011

March 2011: New requirements are emerging from low latency networks
Ultra low latency networks set new standards for delay, frame loss and bandwidth. Element Management Systems (EMS) need to step up to help Providers manage the network quality.  EchoNEWS March 2011

February 2011: EchoVault MAX - Scalable Ethernet Backhaul with SLA Assurance
From initial installations into large production networks with tens of thousands nodes, the EchoVault MAX provides unbeatable performance and scalability - making most of the Service Provider's Ethernet Mobile Backhaul investment.  EchoNEWS February 2011

January 2011: Interactive and Customizable Web Reports
High value customers are demanding customized reporting with KPI's that are imperative specifically for their business. With EchoVault Service Providers are empowered to deliver detailed customer web reports off the shelf.  EchoNEWS January 2011

December 2010: Lighting-up LTE towers faster with Zero Touch
Service providers need to light-up growing number of LTE towers and reduce operational expenditure. With EchoVault Zero Touch, the whole Mobile Backhaul turn-up is completed automatically within minutes from the initial device power-up.  EchoNEWS December 2010

November 2010: Witness LTE breakthrough with Creanord at Mobile World Congress 2011
The mobile ecosystem is in the midst of an unprecedented wave of transformation. At the centre of all this is GSMA Mobile World Congress.  EchoNEWS November 2010

October 2010: Mobile Broadband sets new standards for Backhaul networks
The number of Mobile Broadband subscribers continues to increase, expected to pass 1 billion during 2010. Right now all Providers are addressing the challenge of increased need for speed. EchoNEWS October 2010

September 2010: EchoVault Portal 2.0 - The Ultimate Ethernet SLA Reporting Portal
Creanord EchoVault Portal 2.0 introduces many advanced features for Interactive Ethernet SLA reporting. The fastest and most convenient way for customer to access information regarding network quality and Ethernet services is through a self service customer reporting portal. EchoNEWS September 2010

August 2010: EchoVault 3S Reports
EchoVault 3S Reports Add-on introduces yet another great feature requested by our customers. 3S stands for Scheduled, Saved and Shared - reducing manual work to minimum when composing and delivering top quality reports to your customers and internal interest groups. EchoNEWS August 2010

June 2010: EchoVault Event Dashboard and Throughput Meter
Creanord EchoVault 4.8, to be released in August 2010, introduces new valuable Add-on modules providing our customers even more tools for reducing customer churn and improving QoS measurements. EchoNEWS June 2010

May2010: Tools for Improving Customer Experience Management
In this issue we will take a closer look how EchoVault enables you to achieve your goals towards excellent customer experience through unique features designed for improving customer experience and loyalty. EchoNEWS May 2010

April 2010: Redefining 10GbE Performance with MetroNODE 10GE
April issue will give you more insights for the brand new MetroNODE 10GE - providing 10 Gbps speeds for Wireless backhaul, Wholesale Ethernet and Enterprises. Read the April 2010 issue here EchoNEWS April 2010

March 2010: Delivering high quality Cloud Computing networks
Let's take a look inside the Cloud services infrastructure. What is needed and essential in networks providing services for Cloud computing. Read the March 2010 issue here EchoNEWS March 2010 EchoNEWS March 2010

February 2010:  Ethernet Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) Y.1731
This issue provides information about Ethernet Operations Administration and Maintenance (OAM) and best practices for rolling out Y.1731 based Performance Measurements. You'll find the February 2010 issue here EchoNEWS February 2010 EchoNEWS February 2010

January 2010: Why legacy Traffic Lights are not enough for demanding Enterprises?
January issue answers the question "Why legacy Traffic Lights are not enough for demanding Enterprises" anymore. We also take a look at an integration project between EchoVault and BMC Software's Event and Impact Management system. You can read the January 2010 issue here EchoNEWS January 2010EchoNEWS January 2010

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