Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)

The MEF is the preeminent industry organization dedicated to accelerating the worldwide adoption of Carrier Ethernet networks and services. The Forum is comprised of a group of more than 110 service providers and suppliers who are driving the definition of a truly carrier-class Ethernet. http://www.metroethernetforum.org

INDATEL Group

INDATELGROUP™ is a telecommunications trade association. The mission of INDATELGROUP™ is to promote and support state fiber networks owned by Independent Telcos through joint marketing, information sharing and regulatory and technical educational advocacy. http://www.indatelgroup.org/

Utilities Telecom Council (UTC)

The Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) is a global trade association dedicated to creating a favorable business, regulatory, and technological environment for companies that own, manage, or provide critical telecommunications systems in support of their core business. http://www.UTC.org

PICMG

PICMG is a consortium of companies who collaboratively develop open specifications for high performance telecommunications and industrial computing applications. The members of the consortium have a long history of developing leading edge products for these industries. http://www.picmg.org