Level 3 Launches Integrated Platform for Enterprise VPN Portfolio
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Level 3 Communications’ Business Markets Group today announced the company has rebuilt its Enterprise data network architecture, re-launching an MPLS-based wide area network (WAN) platform that enables true converged service offerings. Leveraging a unique combination of assets acquired over the last several years, Level 3′s integrated platform provides enterprises a cost-effective, high-performance option that enables growth, with three multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) solutions now available on a single, highly stable and scalable platform. The new architecture enables delivery of Ethernet virtual private line (EVPL), virtual private LAN service (VPLS) and Internet protocol virtual private network (IPVPN) services across a single platform.
“Level 3′s VPN portfolio has been rebuilt for delivery over a fully integrated platform, retaining best-of-breed elements from the assets and experience we’ve acquired and developed over the last several years,” said Raouf Abdel, president of Level 3′s Business Markets Group. “This major enhancement to our portfolio is in direct response to the demands of our enterprise customers for a simplified and flexible solution that encompasses secure private data networking, reliable access to the Internet and VoIP.”
The improvements Level 3 has made to its Enterprise VPN portfolio include increased interoperability, a streamlined operating environment and a unified portfolio that includes not only the integrated VPN services, but Enterprise Voice, Dedicated Internet Access, Ethernet Access capabilities and Managed Services. In addition to platform and feature upgrades, Level 3 has also upgraded capabilities within its online customer portal. Customers can now enter trouble tickets, check order status and view network reporting online.
“Customers are already seeing the benefits of our service enhancements,” said Abdel. “The simplified structure of our broadened service set provides greater simplicity for customers from quoting to provisioning. We are seeing increasing demand for extending services via Ethernet, and the interoperability of our services enables us to do that seamlessly.”
“The use of MPLS technology in WAN applications provides better economics for enterprises, enabling multiple services over the same core,” said Stan Hubbard, senior analyst for Heavy Reading. “With Level 3′s unique combination of services on a common MPLS backbone, enterprises can choose their optimal WAN solution based on today’s application requirements and security needs, but still retain the flexibility to easily migrate as their needs change. It’s a service package that is easy to use, consistent and cost-effective.”
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Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature. These statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3′s control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to the company’s ability to: successfully integrate acquisitions; increase the volume of traffic on the network; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3′s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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