Juniper Networks Secures and Assures Research and Education Network in Latin America; Brazilian National Research and Education Network Deploys Juniper Networks Routing Solutions for Next-Generation IP/MPLS Backbone.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Juniper Networks Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR) is an information technology company based in Sunnyvale, California and founded in 1996. The company designs and sells Internet Protocol network products and services. , Inc. (Nasdaq:JNPR JNPR Juniper Networks, Inc. (stock symbol) ) today announced that the Brazilian National Education and Research Network (RNP RNP abbr. ribonucleoprotein RNP see ribonucleoprotein. ) is deploying Juniper Networks M-series routing platforms to upgrade RNP2, its national IP/MPLS IP/MPLS Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching backbone. Working with local systems integrator M13, RNP is deploying the M-series in its backbone network A backbone network provides a path for the exchange of information between different LANs or subnetworks.[1] A backbone can tie together diverse networks in the same building, in different buildings in a campus environment, or over wide areas. to increase the performance, reliability and security of the network. The M-series will also provide advanced capabilities -- such as IPv6 support and multicasting -- to improve efficiency and lower operational costs. "The new R&E network infrastructure delivers advanced services and applications to allow national and international communication and collaboration with efficiency and quality for more than 300 users," said Nelson Simoes, general manager at RNP. "Juniper Networks routing platforms are extensively proven in high performance networks and in our case, we expect to experience the best results in functionality, performance and security for our multiple gigabit network." RNP2 is an advanced network infrastructure for collaboration and communication in the fields of teaching and research, and provides connectivity to 329 Brazilian institutions in all 26 Brazilian states plus the national capital, Brasilia. The RNP network also serves as a test bed for the development of new applications and network services, such as videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems . To assure its IP/MPLS backbone operates with industry-leading levels of performance and reliability, RNP will deploy Juniper Networks M-series routers, including the M40e and the M320, the industry's most scalable, secure, and reliable 10 Gbps-enabled Multiservice Edge Router A multiservice edge router can deliver any combination of data, voice and video services. Multiservice edge routers are typically deployed by telephone companies, cable operators, and other broadband service providers to deliver triple-play services, which is a combination . RNP will also use a range of best-in-class Juniper Networks security products that provide delivery, use and threat control -- including Juniper Networks IDP-100, Secure Access 1000, NetScreen-5GT Wireless, and NetScreen-50 -- to ensure the security and integrity of its network. "Juniper juniper, any tree or shrub of the genus Juniperus, aromatic evergreens of the family Cupressaceae (cypress family), widely distributed over the north temperate zone. Many are valuable as a source of lumber and oil. provides an ideal solution for research and education networks that require rapid, secure access to network-based information, need to drive down the total cost of infrastructure ownership and implement next-generation services," said Tim Lambie, vice president, Americas International of Juniper Networks. "We look forward to continuing our close working relationship with RNP and to see them achieve significant security, cost and performance benefits from this implementation." About RNP The National Education and Research Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP) (National Education and Research Network) is Brazil's academic Internet backbone. It was created on 1989 and the network started being built in 1991. - RNP) is the Brazilian advanced networking infrastructure for collaboration and communication in the fields of education and research. Besides connecting all federal institutions of higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. and research, this infrastructure provides a test bed for the experimental development of new applications and network services for the benefit of its users. More information can be found at www.rnp.br. About Juniper Networks, Inc. Juniper Networks is the leader in enabling secure and assured communications over a single IP network. The company's purpose-built, high performance IP platforms enable customers to support many different services and applications at scale. Service providers, enterprises, governments and research and education institutions worldwide rely on Juniper Networks to deliver products for building networks that are tailored to the specific needs of their users, services and applications. Juniper Networks' portfolio of proven networking and security solutions supports the complex scale, security and performance requirements of the world's most demanding networks. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net. Juniper Networks, NetScreen and the Juniper Networks logo are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. The following are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc.: M-series, M320, M40e, IDP 100, Secure Access 1000, NetScreen-5GT Wireless, and NetScreen-50. |
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