Thus Deploys Next-Generation MPLS Network for Enhanced Quality of Service

Strategic Insights -

Thus plc, one of the UK's leading providers of integrated data and telecoms solutions, has implemented a next-generation MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) network, supplied by Lucent Technologies. This marks the first time a UK company has deployed such a network, enabling Thus to quickly introduce new services, including Internet telephony, with guaranteed levels of service. The new network will allow Thus to deliver advanced services such as Voice over IP, Virtual Private Networks, and IP Multicast, with predictable performance and quality of service.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thus has become the first UK company to implement a MPLS network, using solutions supplied by Lucent Technologies.
  • The new network enables Thus to quickly introduce new services, including Internet telephony, with guaranteed levels of service.
  • The MPLS network will support Voice over IP, Virtual Private Networks, and IP Multicast, with predictable performance and quality of service.
  • IP Navigator MPLS, a key enabler within Thus' next-generation multi-service core network, allows networks to label and prioritize traffic according to customer requirements.
  • The network will deploy Lucent's B-STDX 9000 and CBX 500 multi-service WAN switches as well as Lucent's IP Navigator MPLS software.
  • Lucent's NavisCore and NavisXtend will provide Thus with centralized network and service management.
  • The deployment of the new ATM core network will include seven nodes in the UK, one node in Amsterdam, and seven nodes in the US.
  • NavisCore will provide network management functions, including common network management platform, switch and network performance monitoring, fault handling, billing, and security management.

Statistics:

  • The new network will support 5 Gbps switch deliver ATM, frame relay, and IP carrier-class networking.
  • The network will include seven nodes in the UK and seven nodes in the US.
  • The deployment of the new ATM core network will also include one node in Amsterdam, Holland.
  • Lucent provides next-generation network solutions to New Carriers, ISPs, and PTTs worldwide, including 90% of the largest PTTs in Europe and 85 of the 100 largest ISPs worldwide.

Sources:

  • M2 Presswire: "Thus plc, one of the UK's leading providers of integrated data and telecoms solutions today became the first UK company to implement a MPLS network - the next generation of advanced data transmission - using solutions supplied by Lucent Technologies."
  • Lucent Technologies: "Lucent Technologies designs, builds and delivers a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems and software, data networking systems, business telephone systems and microelectronic components."
  • Thus: "Thus plc, one of the UK's leading data & Internet solutions providers, focuses on the delivery of high quality communication solutions to meet the requirements of business customers."