MPLS is an excellent choice for businesses with multiple locations using a large amount of bandwidth for voice and data traffic.
However, there are several things to consider before the installation and deployment of MPLS vs. other options:
1. Security – MPLS has numerous security benefits. Data is held in IP packets, providing secure isolation of these packets from other traffic over the same physical link. Some carriers even offer to make the MPLS data/traffic more secure by holding it on a private IP Backbone. All sites on your network are also managed with a single point premium firewall between the Internet to the MPLS cloud.
2. Scalability - Compared to other network systems, MPLS offers more scalability. If you are considering a “do-it-yourself” deployment of MPLS in your business, the edge routers, firewalls and multiple access methods around the MPLS cloud can be useful information to obtain from your MPLS carrier. This is of particular importance when taking into account the management of the network equipment, as well as your disaster recovery options should any of the network equipment fail.
3. QoS - While it’s a known fact that you will get more true bandwidth for your money from a DSL or cable connection, a reliable MPLS carrier offers excellent QoS (quality of service) in terms of network engineering help, in planning and implementation of the network. QoS isn’t the same from carrier to carrier. It depends on the applications run on your WAN, how sensitive your bandwidth is to latency, how bandwidth intensive the application is and the number of users at each location.
4. Cost - Every business considering a migration to or deployment of a new network system is thinking, “How much is this going to cost me?” While MPLS is, in general, cheaper than Frame Relay (which is quickly becoming a dinosaur in the networking world), as well as ATM, DSL and cable usually offer more bang for the buck. On a cautionary note though, DSL and cable are more complicated to manage as well as generally harder to troubleshoot.
This article isn’t an all-encompassing discussion of the advantages of MPLS over other network solutions, but merely a “scratching of the surface” look at what to think about when deciding if MPLS is the right choice for your business’ voice and data network.
So if you ask me whether MPLS is the best choice for your business’ voice and data network, my answer is yes. HOWEVER, do a thorough research to make sure it truly is.
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Sunday, March 27th, 2011Value Proposition for GSM Customers Enhanced with Reliance Communications
Sunday, March 13th, 2011
The launching of Reliance GSM services has proved to be boon for many customers. These services not only cater to the needs of their corporate customers but have also proved their mark in the rural areas. Since we all know that the main focus of the company is to cater successfully to the growing demands of their customers.
In order to do so, Reliance Communications has added a new leaf to their already existing Customer Experience Programme. The previously launched Customer Experience Programme proved to be a huge hit and was much appreciated by customers.
What is the Value Proposition by Reliance Communications?
This new value proposition was designed to address the issues faced by customers with regard to talk time and incoming validity. In their previous schemes the company offered either 3 months or 6 months validity to their subscribers, but with this new schemes Reliance subscribers can now enjoy life time validity at nominal charges.
To wrap it all up, we can say that Reliance Mobile GSM services new offer the following features:
Lifetime Validity to their subscribers In addition to this, a daily talk time credit of Rs. 4 for a period of 90 days and a total talk time of Rs.360
The benefit of this service is that Reliance GSM subscribers can also avail lifetime validity and a double talk time benefit by recharging with a special tariff voucher of Rs. 26. Customers can use their additional talk time to make local calls or send SMS to any mobile networks.
Additional Facilities Subscribers Can Avail from these Services
Reliance communications has offered special packages to attract the youth segment in India. Youth are the major populations that make use of the value added service of mobile phones. Making use of this opportunity Reliance has introduced an SMS pack this offers subscribers to send around 500 free local SMS for Rs. 32
The other additional facilities are as follows:
These new GSM services provide superior voice quality and better performance Superb coverage on state highways, railway routes with mobile towers located at various locations Customers can use their owned fibre networks for unlimited capacity and can be used both in national and international locations It also provides unmatched internet access and high speed Using the R world offered by this wonderful service, customers now can access and download music, wallpapers and many more facilities directly to their mobile phones
What the Company has to Say about Their Latest Discovery
Reliance Communication is very proud about their value proposition for their customers. Using these services Reliance will be able to introduce a number of strategies and creative innovative technologies and services to their customers.
Mr. R. Swaminathan, The Regional Head of Reliance Communications in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh stated that the demand for GSM services is gaining rapid popularity amongst customers. Facilities like life time validity and other services enhance the communication experience of their customers and attracting them more towards their products and services.
Solar Technology Advantages & Disadvantages
Monday, February 21st, 2011
Energy from sunlight is one of the best and most effective renewable energy sources available. The difficulty most new environmental warriors find is that the financial burden of professionally installed solar power systems is way beyond their budget and it could take well over 10 years to see a return on their investment. Never fear, there are alternatives. The most cost-effective way to take advantage of the power of the sun is to construct solar panels on your own. What you need is plans to build a solar panel!
Too much trouble? If you are scared it would be difficult, it really is not true. It is simple to build solar panels with the proper instructions. Easy enough for kids, teens and adults. The parts aren’t complicated either. The items you would need to build solar panels are available at your local hardware store or you can purchase a solar panel kit, which will include all the supplies you need to be generating your own solar energy. Once you have the instructions to build a solar panel, it is possible to construct several solar panels to power appliances or tools in your workshop. With the right blueprints you could build solar panels to service a much larger electric load.
Resources are readily available with detailed instructions on how to build solar panels. The most important step is to locate quality step by step plans. Step two is a visit to to your local hardware store to find or order your parts and the next time you have some free time, you will be able to assemble and install the system yourself. Just beware, the neighbors may start asking you to build solar panels for them too.
Not only is it going to save you money to build solar panels yourself, but you can feel proud that you are doing your part for the environment as well. Being independent from fossil fuels and making a much-needed impact on your neighborhood and the rest of the world.
Purchased solar energy systems can cost thousands to be installed and in today’s economy most of us don’t have money to spare. Make the choice to go solar today and learn to build solar panels on your own. It will be something to take pride in.