TMCnet.com RSS Service - MPLS http://www.tmcnet.com/ http://www.tmcnet.com/ http://www.tmcnet.com/tmcnet/tmcimg/tmcnet3.gif http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/338178-unsi-completes-acquisition-airband-communications-strengthens-national-mpls.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/338178-unsi-completes-acquisition-airband-communications-strengthens-national-mpls.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 11:24:05 GMT In a major development in the multi protocol label switching (MPLS) industry, United Network Services, Inc. (UNSi), a provider of data network and carrier services, has completed the acquisition of Dallas, Tex.-based Airband Communications. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337976-new-telstra-global-contract-example-increasing-use-mpls.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337976-new-telstra-global-contract-example-increasing-use-mpls.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 09:08:36 GMT The use of multi protocol label switching (MPLS) is increasing in telecom networks. One recent example is Telstra Global, which has signed a contract with Braemar Shipping Services. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337942-level-3-makes-its-mpls-network-available-bt.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337942-level-3-makes-its-mpls-network-available-bt.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 07:37:36 GMT Level 3 Communications, a provider of multi protocol label switching (MPLS) services to enterprises, government and carrier customers, is now supporting BT Conferencing in the United States. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337088-unsi-rejuvenates-mpls-space-with-airband-communications-acquisition.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337088-unsi-rejuvenates-mpls-space-with-airband-communications-acquisition.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 09:25:51 GMT Continuously making strides forward in order to remain a major competitor within the service delivery space, today MPLS provider UNSi revealed that it has finalized the acquisition of Airband. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337061-tawasul-telecom-expands-mpls-private-cloud-network-frankfurt.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/337061-tawasul-telecom-expands-mpls-private-cloud-network-frankfurt.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 08:07:17 GMT Gulf Electronic Tawasul Company (Tawasul Telecom), the only pan-GCC MPLS telecommunications service provider with presence in each of the GCC countries, has expanded its multi protocol label switching (MPLS) private cloud network to Frankfurt, Germany. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/336393-mh-company-turns-cisco-mpls-solution-linkom-pc.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/336393-mh-company-turns-cisco-mpls-solution-linkom-pc.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 14:54:06 GMT Multi protocol label switching (MPLS) allows for the efficient utilization of existing networks to help companies meet both current and future demands. Networking provider Cisco has long been involved in this space, helping to deliver highly scalable and differentiated end-to-end IP services with simpler configuration, management and provisioning for both Internet providers and subscribers. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/335972-mercedes-formula-one-gets-new-trackside-systems-with.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/335972-mercedes-formula-one-gets-new-trackside-systems-with.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:17:57 GMT While Mercedes Formula One often provides enough excitement on its own, some fresh excitement came in off the track as well. Tata Communications recently staged an agreement with Mercedes Formula One racing to provide high-speed, secure MPLS connections trackside during the Formula One racing events. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/335761-smart-grid-future-relies-mpls.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/335761-smart-grid-future-relies-mpls.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:52:20 GMT Building a smarter grid will help us as a society achieve a more efficient and reliable power grid and transform energy use for future generations. The debate has always been whether the smart grid will be built on IP or not. What we have learned is that smart grid communications require an end-to-end IP-based network, and thus an IP/MPLS solution is recommended to maximize cost and efficiency of the network. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/335096-vinci-park-partners-with-tata-communications-deploy-vpn.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/335096-vinci-park-partners-with-tata-communications-deploy-vpn.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:59:06 GMT Tata Communications has recently revealed that Vinci Park has selected the company to deploy a secure virtual private network (VPN) featuring multi protocol label switching (MPLS) and broadband connectivity. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/334337-cyrusone-launches-texas-internet-exchange-with-mpls-ports.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/334337-cyrusone-launches-texas-internet-exchange-with-mpls-ports.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:04:34 GMT CyrusOne, a provider of data center services, has introduced the CyrusOne Texas Internet Exchange (IX), an on-net platform that offers different types of multi protocol label switching (MPLS) ports or dedicated optical waves for interconnection failover between metro areas. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/334172-mpls-provider-unsi-heads-colorado-metro-connect.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/334172-mpls-provider-unsi-heads-colorado-metro-connect.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:20:02 GMT Touted as a next-generation network and managed services carrier that specializes in an array of MPLS and Ethernet services, United Network Service, Inc. will soon be heading to Colorado Metro Connect 8 on April 25, 2013. The company powers highly scalable and flexible offerings that help engineers bring managed services to customers whose business needs and goals vary. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/333519-mpls-provider-unsi-signs-hidalgo-communications-as-channel.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/333519-mpls-provider-unsi-signs-hidalgo-communications-as-channel.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:10:32 GMT United Networks Services, Inc. (UNSi), a provider of multi protocol label switching (MPLS) solutions and managed services, has recently added a new channel partner to its roster. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/333367-smtc-improves-data-center-mpls-network-performance-with.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/333367-smtc-improves-data-center-mpls-network-performance-with.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:21:48 GMT Silver Peak Systems, a provider of WAN acceleration solutions, has revealed that SMTC, a global electronics manufacturing services provider, has improved the performance of its remote data transfers and MPLS networks using Silver Peak solutions. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/333248-mpls-provider-unsi-enjoys-spotlight-itexpo.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/333248-mpls-provider-unsi-enjoys-spotlight-itexpo.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:47:56 GMT Multi protocol label switching (MPLS) provider, United Network Services Inc. (UNSi) has announced the selection of Global Capacity as an ecosystem partner. Global Capacity is a telecommunications information and logistics company. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332972-mpls-specialist-teams-with-rapidscale-enhance-quality-service.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332972-mpls-specialist-teams-with-rapidscale-enhance-quality-service.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:02:24 GMT Just today, April 4, 2013, the MPLS space got a significant boost from a newly formed partnership between MPLS provider United Network Services, Inc. (UNSi) and RapidScale, a rapidly (pun intended) growing cloud application expert. The strategic alliance is touted as enabling businesses to turn to the cloud to see the vast advantages associated with multi protocol label switching, and enhance the performance of key tools companies heavily rely on for daily tasks. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332933-nokia-siemens-networks-telefonica-complete-nsn-flexigrid-test.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332933-nokia-siemens-networks-telefonica-complete-nsn-flexigrid-test.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:34:33 GMT The integration of NSN's FlexiGrid technology with a standards-based control system has been successfully completed for optical networks. The testing was completed by Telefonica I&D, R&D labs of Telefonica and Nokia Siemens Networks. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332222-did-va-violate-federal-requirements-when-transmitting-information.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332222-did-va-violate-federal-requirements-when-transmitting-information.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:55:20 GMT In response, Roger Baker, the assistant secretary for the VA rejected the assertions by the Inspector General. His argument is based on the fact that no VA center adheres to this policy. He also stressed that carrier networks used by the VA are completely segmented and therefore not exposed to the public Internet. Instead, the organization relies on a multi protocol label switching (MPLS) service to ensure privacy and security. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332188-nokia-siemens-networks-unsi-mpls-news-this-week.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/332188-nokia-siemens-networks-unsi-mpls-news-this-week.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:48:13 GMT There's a bit going on in MPLS this week with some big name networks. MPLS, or multi protocol label switching, gives network operators a great deal of flexibility to divert and route traffic around link failures, congestion and bottlenecks. So, what does this mean for Nokia Siemens (NSN), Telefonica and UNSi? http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/330923-infinera-dtn-powered-intelligent-mpls-software-supports-cyrusones.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/330923-infinera-dtn-powered-intelligent-mpls-software-supports-cyrusones.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:22:03 GMT Infinera, a provider of digital optical networking systems powered by generalized multi protocol label switching (GMPLS) software, has just formed a partnership with global data center services provider CyrusOne to deploy a statewide Internet exchange (IX) in Texas. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/330797-unsi-stands-apart-from-other-mpls-providers-the.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/mpls/articles/330797-unsi-stands-apart-from-other-mpls-providers-the.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT United Network Services Inc. (UNSi) has, since its earliest days as a broadband aggregator, aimed to provide connectivity "anywhere, anytime." However, the company is continuously building upon this concept, creating an ecosystem approach to business communications requirements that allows companies to mix and match MPLS networks with application and collocation services.