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The Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System

On March 9, 2010 Cisco announced the Cisco® CRS-3 Carrier Routing System (CRS) designed to serve as the foundation of the next-generation Internet and set the pace for the astonishing growth of video transmission, mobile devices and new online services through this decade and beyond.

With more than 12 times the traffic capacity of the nearest competing system, the Cisco CRS-3 is designed to transform the broadband communication and entertainment industry by accelerating the delivery of compelling new experiences for consumers, new revenue opportunities for service providers, and new ways to collaborate in the workplace.

Check below the amazing features of this device which can support for sure the future technologies:

Defining Scalability

• Total capacity of up to 322 Tbps – 13 times the competition

• Proven multichassis architecture with 3-stage fabric

• Tried and tested QuantumFlow Array chipset to help prevent bottlenecks

Defining Core and Data Center Services

• Built-in service intelligence allows the network and cloud to work as one

• Multi-directional capabilities handle traffic between data centers and from core to subscriber

• Cloud VPNs automate network connectivity

Defining Cost Savings

• Lower cost per Gbps – uses up to 40% power of competitors

• Optional modular power system that grows with capacity

• Smart design uses the existing CRS-1 chassis and many components, requiring only fabric and line card upgrade

Traffic capacity / module:

Introducing the Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System by Mr. John Chambers:

Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System presentation:

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Cisco and IDG international Innovation Awards 2010

Austrian Companies ASFINAG & X-Tention Win the Cisco and IDG international Innovation Awards 2010
ASFINAG scoops award for implementing reliable communication network in Austria’s tunnels and X-Tention takes prize for its use of innovative IT solutions to link doctor’s surgeries, care homes and hospitals.

Quoting Cisco Press release:

“ASFINAG rewarded for highly secure and reliable communication in Austria’s tunnels

ASFINAG Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-Aktiengesellschaft won the Cisco Innovation Award 2010 in the Most Innovative Unified Communications and Collaboration Project category for implementing the Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) in Austria’s tunnels. This system permits ASFINAG to connect analog and digital networks, including landlines, mobile phones and the radio networks used by the fire and ambulance service and the police. These services all use different networks, which are not compatible with each other. In the event of an emergency, IPICS facilitates rapid and reliable communication with all the emergency services. IPICS has already proven its worth and is being used extensively in the Arlbergtunnel, Europe’s longest road tunnel.

X-Tention awarded prize for standardised exchange of patient files

X-Tention Informationstechnologie GmbH took the Cisco Innovation Award 2010 in the Most Innovative Data Centre Project of the Year category for its role in the Cisco Medical Data Exchange Solution (MDES) project. MDES is a technology for highly secure, standardised exchange of patient data between hospitals, care homes and doctor’s surgeries. MDES was developed by Cisco in cooperation with Tiani Spirit of Austria, a world leader in its area. X-Tention, a hospital IT specialist, implemented the system at the Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen, currently Cisco’s international e-health reference for connecting hospitals, care homes and doctor’s surgeries via networks. X-Tention is also working with Cisco on a number of similar projects in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and South Africa.”

Read the full news on Cisco.com Press release…

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Cisco quits WiMax radio business

WiMAX, meaning Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes, from point-to-multipoint links to portable and fully mobile internet access. The technology provides up to 10 Mbps broadband speed without the need for cables. The technology is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard (also called Broadband Wireless Access).

The bandwidth and range of WiMAX make it suitable for the following potential applications:

* Connecting Wi-Fi hotspots to the Internet.
* Providing a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for “last mile” broadband access.
* Providing data, telecommunications and IPTV services (triple play).
* Providing a source of Internet connectivity as part of a business continuity plan. That is, if a business has both a fixed and a wireless Internet connection, especially from unrelated providers, they are unlikely to be affected by the same service outage.
* Providing portable connectivity.

Quoting NetworkWorld.com:

“Cisco Systems will stop developing and making WiMax base stations to concentrate on the IP (Internet Protocol) networks that sit behind them.

Cisco acquired Navini Networks, which made WiMax RAN (radio access network) equipment, in 2007. The dominant IP networking company said at the time that it saw a powerful opportunity to bring broadband Internet access to developing countries through WiMax.

However, despite hitting the market first, WiMax has taken a back seat to LTE (Long-Term Evolution) as a 4G (fourth-generation) mobile technology. LTE is backed by the industry body behind GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and is on the road maps of most major carriers that have chosen a 4G system. In the U.S., Verizon Wireless plans to launch LTE commercially this year and AT&T will follow next year. ”

Read the full article on NetworkWorld.com…

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IP Multicast Gotchas

Denise Fishburne discusses repeat problems in IP Multicast. Learn about the foundation protocols of Multicast and Cisco Press’ Multicast Video Mentor.

Excellent presentation. Exactly like she said, for many of network engineers, even for those with a lot of knowledge and experience, Multicast is the “big bad wolf”.

Source: InformIT

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