MPLS - Is it the future of communications for businesses?
During the last few years, MPLS has grown at an amazing pace and more and more providers are replacing frame relay with the MPLS networks. More and more businesses are using an MPLS network for their needs to connect their locations together on a private network. There are numerous applications that can take advantage of this latest technology in being able to prioritize data packets by assigning labels to them.
MPLS service is the "Now Generation" of backbone technology. It is the number one service offering for most Global Telco's, not to mention the main focus of Vendors in the US. In Europe and Asia, it is already the technology of choice for most new WAN implementations.
It is always safer to compare the business cases for MPLS and competing legacy technologies when considering a change. Often the Service Providers push customers into MPLS solutions because it is fashionable and the margins are better for them as they can bundle multiple services with it (Data and VOIP plus enhanced network monitoring tools etc). The overall MPLS costs for a customer will depend on several factors:
(a) existing and future bandwidth requirements
(b) the need to use bandwidth on demand
(c) geographical spread of wide area networks (distance from the exchange and regulatory restrictions). The further the locations, the more advantageous it is to have MPLS connections, since they're distant insensitive.
An MPLS network is truly becoming the technology for today's WAN. With the refresh of network infrastructure now better built into operating budgets. The fact that VOIP, videoconferencing and convergence of legacy and current data networks are no longer a leap of faith, more and more businesses migrating to MPLS solutions in the next year and beyond.
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Pricing updated Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Once you make your decision, your MPLS network specialist will assist you with the order process and make sure the installation of your new network goes smoothly. This is all we do - so rest assured knowing that you have an industry expert on your side when dealing with the carrier of your choice.
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"With the current state of our economy, I decided it was time for my business to invest in an MPLS network that could better support video conferencing and voip to help cut down on travel-related expenses and to improve productivity. I found this site using Google and put in a request for a quote for my 84 locations. Within a few minutes I received a phone call from a gentleman named Jon. He was very helpful, polite, and easy to do business with. We sent out a quote on my behalf to three of the 'best fit' carriers and within 2 days I had two very good proposals sitting on my desk. Jon helped me make a choice, assisted me with the paperwork, and it's been smooth sailing from there. Thanks, BestMPLSrate!"
