Alcatel-Lucent's list of customer engagements verifies operator interest in the 1850 TSS' universal switch fabric. However, the lack of some tools and features to simplify operations detracts from its utility as a transport platform. This report contains insight and analysis of the product or service strengths and weaknesses, list of buying criteria and how the product or service fares in each category, and a comprehensive table of product or service metrics and specifications. This report is useful for purchasers who need to evaluate products, or as a source of competitive intelligence for vendors.
