MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)
High demand on IP means MPLS is the cure?
The huge popularity and use of the internet and increasing complexity of organisations networks means that a great deal of demands is being placed on the internet protocol (IP) infrastructure. In addition, there are a growing number of devices that are connected to the internet such as wireless cameras, portable devices, vehicles etc. At the same time, new and improving internet based services are consuming ever more bandwidth for streaming videos, on-demand TV, web based software applications etc
For the wide range of companies that manage the internet including ISP's this creates enormous maintenance and management problems. To help address this, a new international standard was introduced by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).that formed the basis of a more robust and flexible technique called Multiprotocol Label Switching or MPLS.
MPLS gives network operators a great deal of flexibility to divert and route traffic around link failures, congestion, and bottlenecks. From a QoS (quality of service) standpoint, ISPs will be better able to manage different kinds of data streams.
MPLS Traffic Priority
Basically, MPLS enables service providers the ability to give priority to certain types of network traffic. We are fast moving towards integrated IP networks where you can run voice (VOIP), Video and data over one converged network. The issue with running multiple traffic types over data networks is that specifically with applications such as voice you need to guarantee a level of performance. A voice call that is delayed by 30 seconds is no good. Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) enables you to provide Class of Service (CoS) to certain types of traffic. It enables priority for specific data with minimal latency and packet loss.
High speed with MPLS
Another benefit is that MPLS offers higher access speeds... In normal configurations voice will always be given priority over video, then data. However MPLS gives you the flexibility to give priority to the network traffic that's important to your business. Maybe you have a Sales Order Processing system or Stock Control that is crucial to your business and you have Sales people moaning about the 2 minutes it takes to raise an order or update a record. With MPLS you can give that application priority over your network.
Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is widely available. A typical access point is via ADSL, SDSL or Leased Line to connection.
MailSure is able to offer clients a wide range of options to meet differing business requirements.