Are There Many MPLS Carrier Options to Asia?
A client recently asked us if there were any options besides AT&T and Verizon to connect their Asian facilities into their Wide Area Network. The answer is a resounding yes. So how many options are there? Looking at the major countries that we are asked about, and how many suitable carriers exist: India: 5 carriers […]
When should you consider multiple carriers for your MPLS network?
In July, I wrote about the fact that no single carrier is the best at providing a global MPLS solution. SD-WAN-Experts has been working with a global company in creating a network spanning thirty countries around the world. During this process, we have found dramatic savings by providing the option to use two carriers instead of one single […]
How long should it take to obtain quotations for MPLS?
When you need a quotation for an MPLS network or other data connectivity, what should you expect for timing? The answer is…it depends. MPLS quotations are comprised of a few components: 1. The local loop (typically T1, E1 or DS3) 2. The port size (typically 384K to DS3) 3. Class of Service (not all carrier charge for […]
Is Sprint shutting down its Frame Relay Network?
SD-WAN-Experts has received reports from some of its clients that they have been informed by Sprint that their Frame Relay circuits will be terminated in February, 2008. As a result, these clients are looking to MPLS as a replacement. We have not confirmed this information first hand and would appreciate any feedback from our readers as to […]
What Causes Packet Loss on the Internet?
Why Packet Loss?: When faced with the typical Global Internet ping time of 300 milliseconds and 1 out of 25 packets being lost (4 per cent) an Internet VPN user with a T1 connection who might expect 10 megabytes/minute throughput on a clean local connection will find he is getting less than 10 per cent or […]
How do MPLS carriers differ?
You need to dig beyond the surface to understand how MPLS carriers are different. While some carriers might lack certain capabilities, if they are not relevant to your wide area network, then that shouldn’t matter when you are performing an evaluation. SD-WAN-Experts will help you understand all these matters. 1. Are you running legacy protocols? These include Decnet, […]
BPO to Asia, Data Security and MPLS
There is a growing concern about data security combined with the growth of Business Process Outsourcing. Companies in the U.S, Canada and the EC are ultimately responsible for the security of their data. The result: the decision to keep their data on servers in their home countries and provide access to that data to the […]
Is MPLS needed for Video Conferencing?
We are often asked if MPLS circuits are required for video conferencing systems. My answer is a resounding “It depends”. What does it depend on? A few things. The level of quality you expect with your video conferences, what you and your peers’ time is worth if your video conference has problems and third is your budget. […]
What are the differences between MPLS carriers?
First, remember that MPLS is a protocol that carriers may implement in different fashions. There are many differences among the carriers that provide MPLS networks. Some are subtle and some are dramatic…but you may never learn some of the real differences. Unless you use the SD-WAN-Experts to manage your procurement and implementation process, some factors to consider when […]
How long will it take to have an MPLS network operational
Every company that contracts with a carrier to provision circuits for an MPLS VPN network has expectations of how long it will take to have their network operational. Not to disparage salespeople, but they will likely quote you 45 to 60 days… but there are many factors outside of the carriers’ control that can prevent your installation from being […]
