Wisper Networks Inc. Announces Multi-Protocol Label Switching.Business Editors TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2001 Wisper Networks Inc., a division of Wisper Inc.(CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :WIP WIP Work In Progress WIP Work in Process WIP World Internet Project WIP Women in Prison (movie genre) WIP World Institute of Pain WIP Wash-In-Place WIP Women in Publishing WIP Work In Place WIP Wireless Internet Protocol ), today announced the addition of 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. ) to it's core IP service delivery. Wisper announced the support for MPLS VPN MPLS VPN is a family of methods for harnessing the power of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) to create Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). MPLS is well suited to the task as it provides traffic isolation and differentiation without substantial overhead. at the edge and has successfully tested the point-to-point access to enable secure Intranet activities using this technology. In a combined effort with Cisco Systems Canada Co., Wisper successfully completed a pilot on the MPLS VPN architecture for one of our customers in which the remote site was given a secured, quality of service access to their Intranet server at the main office. About Wisper Networks Inc(TM) Wisper Networks Inc. is a "last mile" valued added solutions provider offering connectivity via wireless and xDSL technology. Wisper is a leader in offering managed network services to SMEs which includes remote firewall, 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. , policing, traffic shaping and network integration. More and more small and medium sized, growing businesses are turning to Wisper Networks(TM), to provide them with leading edge Internet and data management solutions. With the unique ability to provide desktop to Internet networking capability utilizing low-cost, high-speed, wireless and xDSL, Wisper is perfectly positioned to place the best technology available at the service of their clients. Now SMEs have access to big business technology at small business prices. About Wisper Inc. Wisper Networks(TM) and Wisper Inc. are headquartered in Mississauga; Ontario and its common shares are listed on the Canadian Ventures Exchange (CDNX) under the symbol "WIP". |
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