Frame relay is freshening up its image as pure IP virtual private networks look to steal its thunder. Hear about frame relay interworking with IPSec networks; how large carriers are using Multiprotocol Label Switching to create any-to-any connectivity in a frame relay net without the hassle and expense of fully meshed virtual circuits; and new access options for frame relay WANs, including DSL.
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Steven Taylor, publisher and editor-in-chief of Webtorials.com
Tim Magan, president of Softricity Inc.
Tim has 20 years of software and engineering management experience, including key positions in a number of communications equipment companies. An activist in the industry, he is also the President of the Frame Relay Forum.
Joe Spencer, product manager Frame Relay Services at BellSouth Telecommunications
Prior to BellSouth, Joe worked for AT&T and held various positions from managing the local infrastructure build to operationalizing the product delivery of AT&T's Digital Link product line. His commitment is to ensure that BellSouth provides the best Frame Relay product to both local and long distance locations.
Keith Falter, technology information director at AT&T Data and Internet Services
Keith is currently Director of Technical Services for AT&T. He is responsible for preparation and presentation of technical information about AT&T's suite of data and IP services to internal and external audiences, including key customers, executives and industry forums.