
Chapter 9: Emerging Technologies
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Metro Ethernet Adoption Considerations
For the more than 65 percent of small-medium businesses that are based in
multitenant office buildings, Metro Ethernet is worth investigating if it is available
from service providers or is offered by the building’s management company as
part of a bundle of technology services. However, it is important to keep in mind
that this is an emerging and therefore dynamic technology that continues to
evolve. Users must be aware of and willing to deal with the kinds of change and
service issues that accompany such newness.
Here are some questions a small-medium company should consider ...