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MEF Company Research Report



Company Overview



Name


MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum)

Mission


To develop a global federation of network, cloud, and technology providers to establish dynamic, assured, and certified services that empower enterprise digital transformation.

Founded


2001

Founders


Originally dedicated to Carrier Ethernet networks and services. Specific founders' names are not mentioned.

Key People


  • Nan Chen: Co-Founder, current position not specific.

  • Pascal Menezes: CTO

  • Stan Hubbard: Principal Analyst

  • Melissa Power: Media Relations Contact


Headquarters


12130 Millennium Dr, Suite 2-167, Los Angeles, CA 90094, USA

Number of Employees


No information is available.

Revenue


No information is available.

Known For


MEF is known for developing standards, certifications, and APIs that accelerate automation and empower enterprise digital transformation throughout the ecosystem.

Products



Overview


  • Technical Standards & SDKs

  • MEF 3.0 Services


Detailed Products and Key Features



Technical Standards & SDKs


Description: MEF provides open standards and SDKs for services and API implementation.
  • Key Features:

  • Standards for underlay connectivity (e.g., Carrier Ethernet, optical transport, IP).

  • Overlay services such as SD-WAN and SASE.

  • Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) APIs.

  • Certification and testing services through authorized partners.


MEF 3.0 Services


Description: Comprises standardized digital services delivered through the MEF 3.0 Global Services Framework.
  • Key Features:

  • Dynamic, assured, high-speed service standards: For connecting subscribers across multiple provider domains.

  • Overlay Services: SD-WAN, SASE featuring policy-driven, application-centric services.

  • Underlay Services: Carrier Ethernet, optical transport, IP services.

  • Cybersecurity Services: Including secure SD-WAN and SASE.


Recent Developments



Recent Events and Milestones


  • SASE Program Milestone: MEF awards the first SD-WAN certifications to Broadcom, Fortinet, and Versa.

  • Global Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) Event: Planned for 28-30 October 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

  • Introduction of SASE Certification Program: Post-beta program of the SASE certification.


New Features


  • New APIs and Service Standards: Ongoing development of MEF LSO APIs and automation standards.

  • State of the Industry Report on Automation: Provides insights on digital transformation and adoption of standards-based automation.

  • Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) Marketplace: New platform offering resources and tools to accelerate the adoption and implementation of LSO APIs.


Partnerships


  • Collaborations: MEF collaborates with industry stakeholders and open-source projects.

  • Integrations: Integrating with technology and service providers to adopt standardized API implementations.


Notable Mentions



Events and Summits
  • MEF’s Global NaaS Event 2024: Gathering industry executives to shape the future of NaaS services.


Blogs and Podcasts
  • Edge VIEW Blog: A forum for community insights on digital transformation and technology trends.

  • Executives at the Edge Podcast: Featuring thought leadership and innovative discussions on network transformation.


Technical Reports and Publications
  • MEF 3.0 SD-WAN and SASE Standards: Documenting the formal definitions, use cases, and key implementation guidelines.

  • State of the Industry Report on Automation: Highlighting the progress and strategies in service automation.


Important Disclosure


MEF is a California-based, USA registered 501 c (6) non-profit industry association. All rights reserved © MEF Forum 2009 – 2024.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive view of MEF based on the data available. For more detailed inquiries and engagement, consider exploring MEF membership and accessing member-specific resources.