Cisco Implements MIL 3's Decision Support Software to Accelerate New World Product Development and Customer Implementation.WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999-- IT DecisionGuru to Provide Virtual Proving Ground for Cisco's New World Technologies and Architectures; OPNET OPNET Operations Network OPNET Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team OPNET Operational New Equipment Training OPNET Optimized Network Evaluation Tool OPNET SMDPS Phase III Operational Network Modeler to Accelerate Product Design MIL 3, Inc., a leading provider of decision-support software for networks and applications, today announced that Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. has selected MIL 3's OPNET Modeler and IT DecisionGuru software solutions to accelerate the design and deployment of switching and routing products from Cisco's family of New World operations solutions for Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. . MIL 3 Modeling and Simulation Software Simulation software is based on the process of imitating a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. It is, essentially, a program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually running the program. to Save Cisco Time and Money OPNET Modeler and IT DecisionGuru are being implemented by Cisco to shorten development cycles and deliver New World hardware to Internet service providers faster and more cost effectively. OPNET Modeler accelerates the development process by providing a simulated environment in which to test protocols and hardware designs. IT DecisionGuru's virtual proving ground will be used worldwide to quickly and efficiently demonstrate the value of Cisco-based networks to Internet service providers. "Simulation-based decision support is an additional differentiator for Cisco in the design and implementation of sophisticated networking systems," said Kelly Ahuja, director of marketing at Cisco Systems. "MIL 3 is a leader in network modeling and simulation. MIL 3's software can dramatically reduce design costs and speed product deployment by allowing us to test protocol behavior and simulate traffic flow in a limitless range of scenarios that closely mirror real-world ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. infrastructures." The Future of Networking is Here and It's Being Developed Virtually Specific technologies that Cisco is bringing to market faster with the aid of MIL 3's Decision Support Software for Networks and Applications include Dynamic Packet Transport Dynamic packet transport (DPT) is a Cisco transport protocol (part of the Resilient Packet Ring/802.17 protocol group) designed for use in optical fiber ring networks. In overview, it is quite similar to POS and DTM. (DPT) and multi-protocol label switching (networking) label switching - A routing technique that uses information from existing IP routing protocols to identify IP datagrams with labels and forwards them to a modified switch or router, which then uses the labels to switch the datagrams through the network. (MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. ). DPT is a new generation of transport technology that combines the bandwidth-efficient and services-rich capabilities of IP routing with the self-healing capabilities of fiber rings to offer service providers significant cost savings and functionality advantages over more traditional solutions. MPLS is intelligent traffic engineering that allows ISPs to satisfy customer throughput demands with minimal bandwidth consumption, dramatically reducing WAN expenses. "MIL 3 is pleased to see Cisco recognize the invaluable role of simulation as a business tool to increase productivity, control costs, and accelerate the deployment of new technologies and solutions," said Marc Cohen PERSONAL Marc Cohen lives in the San Fernando Valley and attended Cal State Northridge University He is married with two children. Marc was formerly President of the Starlight Childrens Foundation. , MIL 3's chairman and chief executive officer. "Cisco's use of network simulation In computer network research, network simulation is a technique where a program models the behavior of a network either by calculating the interaction between the different network entities (hosts/routers, data links, packets, etc) using mathematical formulas, or actually capturing is indicative of how all aspects of design, deployment, and operations of complex communication systems can be pro-actively validated in a virtual environment." About MIL 3's Decision Support Software MIL 3's family of Decision Support Software reduces the considerable cost, labor and risk involved in the development of networking hardware and systems, management of IT resources, deployment of applications, and delivery of communications services. The primary products are OPNET Modeler, for research and development, and IT DecisionGuru, for service providers and IT decision makers. Using advanced modeling and simulation technology, these products enable customers to easily and quickly understand the impact of a design or proposal and make any necessary adjustments before committing to a course of action. About MIL 3 MIL 3, Inc. (www.mil3.com), founded in 1986, is the worldwide leader in decision-support software for networks and applications. Thousands of professionals in all areas of Networking and Information Technology use MIL 3's OPNET family of simulation and planning products to efficiently design, improve and deliver their products and services. MIL 3's best-in-class products are complemented by outstanding consulting, training and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Note to editors: The name MIL 3 is spelled with all upper-case letters. |
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