238 ITU‐T's Technical Reports and Specifications Figure 23 – Ethernet is the dominant data‐link protocol Source Overture7 Optical+Ethernet (Foundation for high‐speed Networks) The combination of fiber‐optic transmission technology and Ethernet‐optimized data processing (Optical+Ethernet) is the perfect solution to deliver high‐speed connectivity for data, storage, voice and video applications. Optical+Ethernet innovation enables us to advance the transformation of packet‐oriented optical networking and increase the efficiency of existing network infrastructures. Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) technology provides more capacity, higher speeds, longer reach and a greater utilization of optical networks. As a result, networks become more manageable, operate more efficiently and transport considerably higher bandwidth for high‐volume data transmission. ____________________ 7 link not working 404 page not found