AT&T VPN Solutions
AT&T is tightening up its IP VPNs and supporting services with the help of a billion-dollar enterprise spending plan, and options such as six CoS tiers, IP-encapsulated transport (VPWS) via Unilink, and its imminent long-haul VPLS launch. (7/29/2008)
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Qwest IP VPN Service
Qwest was an early deployer of IP/MPLS networks, but its infrastructure has stood the test of time. The carrier is ramping up to show that its existing IP/MPLS network can support virtual private LAN service (VPLS) via its Layer 2 VPN service. (7/29/2008)
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Sprint Nextel - Global MPLS VPN, MPLS VPN over Peerless IP, MPLSoDSL (also Dedicated Internet Access)
Sprint envisioned a unified IP network years ago, handling frame, ATM, Ethernet and Layer 2 transport across one fabric. Despite the company's wireless distractions, its focus on IP VPNs holds, and its value proposition remains solid. (7/29/2008)
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Verizon Business Private IP; IP VPN Dedicated; IP VPN Broadband; Secure Gateway Services
Verizon Business has built up a rich range of IP VPN services to target customers from large global enterprises to those with many small branch offices. Its chief U.S. rival has advanced its own plans, launching products to match Verizon's moves. (7/28/2008)
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XO IP VPN, VPN, MTNS (Ethernet/Frame Relay)
With the launch of IP/MPLS VPN services, a compatible Ethernet access strategy, and a sales group with a dedicated enterprise focus, XO has put the building blocks in place to become a far stronger contender across the range of IP VPN services. (7/14/2008)
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- - Product Strengths & Weaknesses
- - Product Buying Criteria
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- Buying Criteria
- Bandwidth and CPE
- The amount of bandwidth available to customers.
- Security
- Security is always a major source of concerns, although the rise of IPSec has reduced them somewhat thanks to the high confidence the data service community has in this encryption protocol.
- Ease of Use
- Ease of use is a significant concern, as defining security relationships between nodes can be a giant headache. Initiatives such as public key infrastructure (PKI) are intended to ease this burden; PKI allows VPN managers to configure VPN users from a single centralized database. Tools that facilitate the management and monitoring of VPNs are major selling points.
- SLAs
- Service level agreement. A standard guarantee from the vendor of a certain level of performance, usually with credits against the bill for failure to achieve the metrics. Having SLAs with standards is a strong sign of confidence in performance.
- Pricing
- Pricing is not the primary factor and is highly complex for VPNs, but it can make a significant difference in landing the sale.
- Reach
- Regions where services are available, and networks that support them.
- Internetwork Connectivity
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- Service
- Service in Top 25 MSAs
- International Service
- Dynamic Bandwidth Alloc.
- Voice Support
- Network-Based VPN
- MPLS
- Firewall Cost
- Pricing
- Cost of Installation
- Cost per Month
- Cost per Site
- SLAs
- Proactive or Reactive
- Delay (ms, roundtrip)
- Network Availability
- Busy-Free Dial
- Security
- Tunneling Protocol
- Network-Based Firewalls
- Public or Private Network
- PKI
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