Avaya Fabric Connect-the way ahead in Network Virtualization

Fabric-enabled networking technology uses an innovative approach to network design, operation and management to avoid the bottlenecks that slow the deployment of applications and services. This approach involves deploying Avaya’s Fabric Connect solutions leveraging the only standardized IEEE Ethernet Fabric solution known as Shortest Path Bridging (SPB, IEEE 802.1aq). It is an evolutionary leap forward because it lets organizations completely virtualize their networking technology. It allows seamless interworking with existing/legacy or cloud-based infrastructures making the physical layout of the network irrelevant as you can build any logical network on top. “At Avaya, we believe our Fabric Connect technology offers a future - proof foundation for today's megatrends – network virtualization, cloud and mobile engagement – while simplifying the network and reducing operational costs. Our new approach to networking is the foundation for transforming India’s cities into truly smart urban centers poised to support economic and social development and value-creation. Our networking technology is the backbone for rebuilding the country’s manufacturing and services sectors and unlocking their potential in building locally and internationally competitive businesses,” says Jean Turgeon, Vice President and Chief Technologist, Networking & SDN, WW Sales. To confirm the power of Avaya’s Fabric Connect network technology and its benefits, customers were interviewed to understand its impact on their business. The survey focused on two categories of network performance, namely, agility and performance. The results soundly supported the performance value of Fabric Connect and revealed that Avaya Fabric Connect brings a significant competitive advantage to Avaya customers. A combination of customer’s performance metrics (performance, agility) and verbatim comments derived from the research are an impressive confirmation of the power of the Fabric Connect technology.