The use of multi protocol label switching (MPLS) is increasing in telecom networks. One recent example is Telstra (News - Alert) Global, which has signed a contract with Braemar Shipping Services.
Telstra Global, a supplier of managed network and hosting services, said its solutions will be used in Asia, Australia and Europe in the energy and marine sectors.
James Kidwell, Braemar’s CEO, saw several benefits with the contract between his company and Telstra Global.
“We are able to streamline our operations and reap the benefits of increased efficiency and reduced costs which come as a result of the quality of network services it provides and the partnership with one reliable vendor,” Kidwell said in a statement.
Overall, MPLS solutions are increasingly being seen as an economical solution for medium-to-large enterprises, according to a report from UNSi. Various sectors are using MPLS in different locations globally.
MPLS connectivity was described back in 2008 by Albert Subbloie, the founder of Tangoe (News - Alert), in Internet Telephone magazine. He said, “By and large … cost efficiencies are the main business driver pushing companies internally to consider MPLS,” Subbloie in an article featured on TMCnet.
In addition, UNSi now provides a data network with NNI capabilities. It allows for over 150 carrier networks to merge into one data service provider. That means customers receive one bill, no matter the number of service providers powering their various services.
Also, there is more interest in the industry due to UNSi due to the fact that it made headlines after revealing that it is planning to acquire Airband. With the merger, UNSi is expected to earn about $60 million in revenue. It will also mean that the company will soon offer fixed wireless and hosted PBX (News - Alert) within its robust suite.
"The new UNSi will be a major strategic player in building voice and data networks for companies and entities that have multiple locations throughout the United States and internationally. UNSi will have the ability to affect significant organic growth as well as continue to seek strategic acquisitions that will enhance our product and application offerings," John Michael Ruley (News - Alert), current CEO of Airband, commented.
Edited by Jamie Epstein