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MPLS IP VPN
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Overview

Our MPLS IP VPN offering (Multi-protocol Label Switching Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network) combines the flexible connectivity and scalability of IP-based services with the security, privacy and quality of ATM and frame relay.

MPLS IP VPN from THUS delivers a flexible, customisable, any-to-any network that lets you connect office headquarters, branches, distribution facilities, data centres and other locations, with ease. You can also converge all your existing business traffic, even latency-sensitive applications onto one network. With MPLS IP VPN you can reduce your costs and simplify operations, while ensuring you meet the demands of today's business environment.
Benefits
MPLS IP VPN is secure and doesn't require firewall protection or encryption.
Four classes of service offer control over the performance of multiple applications (Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Standard).
Full access portfolio choices to cater every size of site.
Private Access Broadband gives cost effective broadband access options including SDSL.
Increase the bandwidth as your requirements grow (subject to access capacity).
Bandwidth scalability, as traffic flows increase (subject to minimum bandwidths).
Use of IP Telephony within MPLS IP VPN can result in substantial cost savings for legacy voice networks.
Standard Service Level Agreement, which covers metrics such as availability, packet loss, latency and jitter, as well as service credits.
Optional Internet over MPLS facility gives Internet Access direct to your sites over your MPLS network.
Internet over MPLS is secured by Nokia Checkpoint Firewalls combined with VLAN isolation.
Management of the Internet service by THUS can reduce the load on your staff.
Range of resilience options including Ethernet, Leased Line, Private Access Broadband and ISDN backup.
Cost effective Private Access Broadband for connecting branch offices.
Our MPLS IP VPN has 'Cisco Powered Network' (CPN) designation, which offers reliability and confidence to customers who have a Cisco preference.
MPLS network built to rigorous live broadcast standards.
A high-quality service, built on a fully resilient core, which offers an ideal platform for the true convergence of voice, data, video, and audio traffic.
Managed router option.
Dedicated 24/7 support, 365 days a year via THUS' Customer Management Centre.
Technical Information
Access methods including: ISDN, PAB, private circuit (leased lines), and Ethernet.
Four classes of service, which enable application priority throughout the network.
Mix and match classes of service on a single access circuit.
Dynamic (BGP) or static routing.
IP Multicast within MPLS IPVPN enables you to transmit large amounts of data to multiple recipients simultaneously.
Multi-VPN capable (available on request by design).
Full range of resilience options for mission-critical sites.
Case Study

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