Only the most mainstream telecom news makes its way into major newspapers and magazines. Yet the initiatives that go on behind the scenes in the telecommunications industry have a profound effect and often shape the market for years to come. Those don't make the headlines so much. @46115
So we looked back to find out what topics were the headliners for you this year. Here are your top five topic winners:
- MPLS
- Routers and Switching
- Telecom OSS/BSS
- Mobile & Cellular Carrier Networks
- IPTV and Video on Demand
Now that you know the topics click through to the main subject pages and have a look around for any SearchTelecom tips and feature stories you might have missed this year. You'll also find our Editor's Picks.
1. MPLS.
Your page views made it clear how much interest there is in all-things MPLS. If you haven't been there yet check out our MPLS topic page for a wide range of expert technical information including the 10 MPLS myths and half-truths – not exactly a list you'll find just anywhere. Our Editor's Choice picks point you to content we don't want you to miss.
Editor's PicksEditor's Picks:
- 10 MPLS traffic engineering myths and half truths.
- Making the case for Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs.
- Point to multipoint MPLS.
- IPv6 network's a go for Verizon others.
2. Telecom Routing and Switching.
This topic page was barely edged out by MPLS in your rankings so whether we're talking about 2007 switching trends the future of IPv6 Border Gateway Patrol ( BGP) troubleshooting Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 VPNs or dynamic routing this is the page to bookmark.
Editor's PicksEditor's Picks:
- Dynamic routing essentials.
- Border Gateway Patrol (BGP) troubleshooting: Simple approach.
- IP networking moves from routing to switching.
- IPv6 deployment: Time for action – really.
- IPv6 readiness heightened as IP addresses dwindle.
3. Telecom OSS and BSS.
Telecom OSS/BSS ranks third in your polls‾ This choice shows SearchTelecom readers know that if you're not managing your operations and billing systems well your fortune cookie will tell you that good fortune will elude you.