Carrier Ethernet Router Sales Almost Surpass Switch Sales

Switch Ports Still Dominate

Redwood City, Calif. – November 15, 2007 –According to a recent report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, revenue growth from sales of carrier Ethernet routers continued to outpace that of carrier Ethernet switches in the third quarter of 2007. As a result of the strong growth in the carrier Ethernet router segment, sales of carrier Ethernet routers are on the verge of surpassing carrier Ethernet switch sales. The report, which tracks both routers and Ethernet switches used by telecommunications carriers in the access, aggregation and edge portions of their networks, indicates that while router and switch revenue are neck-in-neck, switch ports still comprise the majority of the combined mix.

“Carrier Ethernet switch ports still comprise the vast majority of total market shipments due to their deployments closer to the end user where there are many more connections,” said Seamus Crehan, Vice President at Dell’Oro Group.

About the Report

The Dell’Oro Group Carrier Ethernet Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, port/unit shipments, average selling prices, and regional information for carrier Ethernet routers and switches. The report also includes port shipment information (by speed Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet). To purchase this report, please contact Margaret Miles, call +1.650.622.9400 x225 or email Margaret@delloro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group

As the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell’Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enables component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions. For more information, contact Dell’Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.DellOro.com.