I thought their system was already MPLS based. Not sure what point they are trying to make here.
Fez
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Global Crossing Announces First Global IP Backbone Transport Using Multi Protocol Label Switching -MPLS-
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2001--Global Crossing Ltd. (NYSE:GX)
-- Deploys Next Generation Technology for More Efficient IP Backbone Management
-- Partners with Industry Leaders
Global Crossing Ltd. (NYSE:GX) today announced that it is the first Internet Protocol (IP) carrier to implement Multi Protocol Label Switching-traffic engineering (MPLS-te) as a backbone transport technology on a global basis, allowing efficient utilization of the IP over DWDM backbone.
MPLS provides improved traffic engineering, faster fail-over times, a more scalable network architecture, and ultimately, more advanced network services.
Using a meshed network that incorporates the latest MPLS technology from industry leaders such as Juniper Networks(R), Global Crossing provides customers with unprecedented, carrier-grade Quality of Service over its entire IP backbone. MPLS-te technology enhances network manageability between the SONET and IP layers, allowing more efficient use and protection of bandwidth.
"With MPLS-based protection, we'll soon be able to surpass SONET restoral times while lowering operating costs," explained Wally Dawson, Global Crossing's executive vice president of Global Network. "MPLS gives us the tools we need to efficiently and reliably scale our IP backbone to handle our customers' bandwidth needs."
Global Crossing is currently exploring, testing, and deploying technologies such as quality-of-service, remote content delivery, optical switching, and distributed services. MPLS provides one set of mechanisms for service delivery that are tied into the backbone transport infrastructure.
"The deployment of MPLS technology will be a key driver of new IP-based services, including VPNs," stated Nancee Ruzicka, program manager at The Yankee Group. "Service providers will now be able to utilize their network resources more efficiently and offer their customers enhanced service." |
