ISPsoft Introduces Carrier-Grade MPLS IP VPN Product with Guaranteed QoS; Leader in Carrier Class Provisioning Software Debuts Powerful Solution to offer end-to-end VPN service activation.Business/Technology Editors SHREWSBURY, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2001 ISPsoft, a leading developer of advanced IP provisioning and management applications for service providers - including Carriers and xSPs - today unveiled UPX-MPLS IP-VPN, a carrier-grade QoS VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. provisioning solution. Built on ISPsoft's Universal Provisioning Exchange, a powerful, highly scalable carrier-grade next generation provisioning platform, UPX-MPLS IP-VPN enables service providers to rapidly and accurately provision 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. IP VPN services for their customers by automating the entire service activation process across a multi-vendor network. ISPsoft's automated offering is differentiated by its highly reliable and rapid service activation solution, which significantly reduces technical costs and related errors associated with manual provisioning. In addition, UPX-MPLS IP-VPN enables carriers to offer differentiated class of services, thus allowing them to boost revenues via new service offerings. For example, UPX-MPLS IP-VPN will permit organizations to activate connections rapidly with a "single click". Headquarters, branches, customers and suppliers can now be connected seamlessly at a fraction of their current costs. In this way, the need for expensive, dedicated private networks is substantially reduced as organizations take advantage of shared, secure public links with assured quality of service. UPX-MPLS IP-VPN also provides a rich set of interfaces for seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with existing and new carrier deployments. In addition, the product features a user-friendly web-based graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) for activation of services. Along with the current offering on the UPX UPX Ultimate Packer for eXecutables UPX Ulead Photo Express platform - IPSec QoS VPN, the addition of UPX-MPLS IP-VPN will enable service activation of end-to-end VPN solutions with assured QoS. In making today's announcement, Binay Sugla, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. at ISPsoft commented, "Today's carriers and enterprises increasingly demand large-scale information exchange over virtual private networks. UPX-MPLS IP-VPN has been specifically designed to create a new class of secure services over the Internet - at a highly desirable price point." Industry observers anticipate that the availability of advanced VPN service activation solutions such as ISPsoft's latest entry, will contribute to the rapid growth of value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. real-time carrier services - notably real-time meeting, conferencing See teleconferencing. , concerts and various forms of entertainment - all of which will require heightened levels of QoS. About ISPsoft, Inc. ISPsoft, Inc. is a leading provider of next generation service activation and management solutions to Carriers, MSPs and Enterprises. The company's end-to-end provisioning solutions bridge the gap between server-based provisioning and network element-based provisioning. ISPsoft's carrier class flagship software platform, Universal Provisioning Exchange (UPX) can rapidly activate a broad set of secure, policy-based VPN services for gold-silver-bronze multi-tiered classes of needs. For more information visit the company at http://www.ispsoft.com/. |
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