On Mon, 29 Nov 2004, Juha Saarinen wrote:
Is it fair to assume that pushing CO functionality to the network edge requires an end-to-end managed solution?
It doesn't appear unreasonable to make that assumption, if you're determined to control every connection to your network to the N-th degree. What surprised me was the non-encapsulation of routing protocols. Have they not heard of MPLS? It does rather defeat the purpose of HA networks if you're unable to do anything with those networks beyond a proscribed subset of what's possible. What's also interesting is this FTTP pilot in Flat Bush and Highbrook. Have TCNZ said anything about what broadband options will be available to the people in those premises? DSL's obviously not going to work. -- Matthew Poole "Don't use force. Get a bigger hammer."