What's Up with VoIP?VoIP over MPLSIn order to truly ensure that your VoIP system runs as smoothly as it can, it is important to take out as many variants as possible. One of those that can really boost performance not only in the number of simultaneous calls and clarity...
The paper highlights that the next generation network capitalizes on an array of new technologies to provide an entirely new network approach. Multi-protocol label switching, or MPLS, accelerates IP-based data communication over asynchronous transfer mode ATM topology in the core of the network, improving overall network performance. The multirouting capability...
This paper talks about Multiprotocol Label Switching MPLS which has been called "the wave of the future" for backbone networks. The reason is clear: MPLS brings to IP the features, reliability, and predictability of traditional carrier networks while preserving the dynamic characteristics, flexibility, and cost effectiveness that have made IP...
The ultimate goal of network evolution is to maximize operating profits by allowing ubiquitous reach of services over a unified network infrastructure. This paper gives an overview of how Alcatel products are providing the industry's leading network migration solution, and how this enables network migration to a converged MPLS network,...
This technical white paper explains how the objectives detailed in the accompanying strategy white paper The telecommunications holy grail or a pragmatic means of raising carrier profitability can be achieved using a GMPLS distributed control plane. It first describes the conceptual evolution that, starting from MPLS, led to the integration...
Multiple System Operator MSO networks are implemented in a variety of architectures. This paper will first identify the key architecture requirements in an MSO network by examining both the individual and common requirements of the services offered by MSOs. The paper will then provide a brief summary of the technology...
This White Paper describes the basic concepts underpinning GRO, including the Alcatel developed Global Route Optimization approach called Generic Rate Adaptation Traffic Engineering GRATE. It also explains how performance improvements can be obtained and quantifies potential benefits through simulations on different network topologies. These simulations demonstrate significantly superior efficiency compared...
MPLS is on its way to becoming an important technology offering real value for carrier networking. It provides elegant solutions to real-life problems, and fosters network convergence. In addition to exemplifying an intelligent layer 2 technologies, grown out of IP, it also represents a unified control plane for various switching...
Communications market research firm Infonetics Research reports thatorganizations around the world are increasingly replacing their legacyframe relay, ATM, and private line legacy services with Ethernet and IPMPLS VPN services. In its latest Ethernet and IPMPLS VPN Services report, Infonetics shows worldwide Ethernet servicerevenue sequentially grew 33%...
XO Communications (OTCBB: XOHO) today announcedthat it has successfully delivered a nationwide IP-based wide areanetworking solution to HOK Sport Venue Event, a leading architecture firmheadquartered in Kansas City, MO. XO's Multiprotocol Label Switching basedInternet Protocol Virtual Private Network (MPLS IP-VPN) solution will drivecost savings, enable a new VoIP platform...
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-2 July 2008-Alcatel-Lucent chosen by Kazakh Halyk Bank to build MPLS networkC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Communications solutions provider Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris: ALU) (NYSE: ALU) announced on Tuesday (1 July) that JSC Halyk Bank, a general-purpose bank in the Republic of Kazakhstan, has selected the latest Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS...
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-27 June 2008-Excelcomindo selects Alcatel-Lucent solutions to provide carrier Ethernet services in JakartaC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris: ALU) (NYSE:ALU), a network solutions company, has said that PT Excelcomindo XL, a cellular provider in Indonesia, has chosen Alcatel-Lucent's IP/MPLS solutions to provide carrier Ethernet services in...
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-25 June 2008-Navega.com selects Tellabs to upgrade networksC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Tellabs (Nasdaq:TLAB), a provider of solutions for telecomms networks, announced on Tuesday (24 June) that Navega.com, a provider of networks for voice and adapt services, has chosen the company to advance its network in Central America....
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Host.net, a leading provider of colocation, network transport and transit services, announced today that it has agreed to acquire WV Fiber, a global IP transit and MPLS transport company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The acquisition combines a top 30 network service provider with a...
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced thatChina Telecom Americas is greatly expanding its network based on the CiscoInternet Protocol Next-Generation Network IP NGN architecture. Becauseit builds its services with Cisco equipment and technologies, China TelecomAmericas has become a Cisco Powered Program member with servicedesignations in Multiprotocol Label Switching MPLS-based IP...
Company selects Tellabs to expand its service portfolio NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When businesses in Central America use voice and data services, they rely on the networks of Navega.com, a carrier of carriers. As businesses' appetite for bandwidth continues to increase, Navega.com turned to Tellabs...
MPLS Network to Power Video-Centric Distance Learning and Other IP-Based Video Services VANCOUVER, Wash. -- New Edge Networks, the business communications unit of EarthLink Inc. (NASDAQ:ELNK), says it has entered into a strategic business agreement with Edgenics Inc. to build and manage a national broadband network that will...
Company Wins Networx Universal Orders Estimated at $16.4 Million BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service has selected Verizon Business to provide an estimated $16.4 million worth of network services under the federal Networx Universal communications program. Verizon Business will be...
ELIZABETH, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced an extended and expanded contract for advanced network services with New England Motor Freight NEMF, a member of the Shevell Group of Companies. The Shevell Group, which consists of NEMF, Carrier Industries, Eastern Freight Ways, Apex Logistics, NEMF...
New LambdaDriver[R] OPN1600 MPLS Optical Packet Solution Offers Packet SLA and Bandwidth Management Integrated with Tunable WDM Transport CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- MRV Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRVC), a leading provider of products and services for WDM and optical transport, metro Ethernet switches and routers, and fiber optic components, today...
