Latest edge news.
VPN service exploits multiple MPLS nets, 10/11/04
Virtela this week is set to unveil a site-to-site VPN service that overcomes one of the biggest hurdles to creating far-flung Multi-protocol Label Switching networks: It guarantees classes of service across different carriers’ backbones.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/101104virtela.html?nl
Carriers speak out on consolidation, 10/11/04
Despite reports that AT&T and MCI are preparing to seek or are actively seeking buyers, the RBOCs are all but ruling themselves out as potential suitors.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/101104rbocs.html?nl
MCI getting a better handle on its VPN services, 10/11/04
MCI is deploying new technology that the company says will make it easier for the carrier to manage its IP VPN offerings and that should result in better customer service.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/101104mcivpn.html?nl
AT&T cuts 7,400 more jobs, 10/07/04
AT&T this week said its is laying off 7,400 more people than planned this year as it retreats from consumer telephony.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1007att.html?nl
HP launches standards-based telco push, 10/07/04
HP on Thursday signaled its commitment to the Intel processor architecture and carrier-grade Linux for telecommunications infrastructure, announcing it will introduce a blade server based on those specifications as part of a new hardware, software and …
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1007hplaunc.html?nl
Qwest turns up IP Centrex, 10/06/04
Qwest this week rolled out an IP Centrex service designed to help enterprise firms migrate from traditional Centrex and PBX services.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1006qwest.html?nl
Sprint backs out of dial-up, 10/05/04
Sprint late last week announced that it is divesting its dial-up Internet access assets.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1005sprintdial.html?nl
Avaya to buy German IP telephony vendor, 10/05/04
U.S. telecommunications equipment maker Avaya increased its presence in Europe to the tune of about $635 million on Tuesday, agreeing to acquire German enterprise communications vendor Tenovis.
