MPLS Network Saves Service Providers over $1M Annually

San Diego, February 7, 2006 -Network Insight, a premier provider of network infrastructure design, implementation and management services, has recently published a technical white paper outlining the business benefits of implementing MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) technology. MPLS is a widely supported method of speeding voice and data communication over combined Internet Protocol (IP)/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) networks, thereby improving the speed of packet or data processing and enhancing performance and reliability of the network. For businesses, this means a direct savings on network operating costs, increased network performance, Quality of Service (QoS) and network resiliency.

MPLS has become a popular technology in recent years with many innovative enterprises flocking to upgrade their network. Companies that are also looking to gain greater control and flexibility over networks and want a technology to converge several legacy and next-generation services on a common infrastructure, are finding MPLS to be a great option. Nemertes Research recently benchmarked best practices at 75 major enterprises, and found that 57% are deploying or planning to deploy MPLS-based services.

Network Insight’s clients know firsthand the benefits of implementing MPLS. The company recently re-architected the network of a leading national wireless carrier, representing over 1.5 million customers, to leverage the full potential of MPLS. Before implementing MPLS, the carrier was using an antiquated ATM -based network but was suffering from low data transfer rates. The carrier needed a backbone that could handle VoIP technology and continue to grow and expand in sync with their business. The upgraded network resulted in a cost savings of $100-150K a month.

Another example is a wholesale provider of network and VoIP solutions. Before implementing MPLS the wholesaler had no network and desperately needed a backbone to accommodate the growth of the company. Within a year of implementing an MPLS backbone the company grew from 20 customers to 400 and today continues to grow with a network that can support them.

“The business benefits of implementing MPLS can be tremendous for companies,” according to Chris Pond, CEO of Network Insight. “Because MPLS provides a seamless framework incorporating the high speed performance of layer 2 switching and the intelligence of layer 3 routing a more reliable, efficient network is the result. In this example, MPLS was implemented on a network that already had corporate and customer infrastructure merged. When companies converge the two networks then implement MPLS, operational savings up to 50% are easily recognized. ”To learn more about MPLS technology and the benefits for businesses, please download Network Insight’s free technical white paper.

About Network Insight
Founded in 1998, San Diego-based Network Insight, LLC, is a leader in high-availability IP network infrastructure consulting, operations consulting and managed services for service providers. With a history of years of successful IP networking projects and a 24/7/365, carrier-grade NOC and proprietary customer web portal offering real-time status and reporting, our service provider clients experience significant cost savings and increased revenue with streamlined designs and processes and new services for end users. For more information on Network Insight, visit our web site at www.networkinsight.com or call 800.475.7871.

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