WorldCom Expands MPLS VPN Capabilities

January 23, 2003 -- Business data and Internet communications provider WorldCom (WorldCom.com) announced on Tuesday that its private IP network-based VPN service will be one of the first to deliver real-time traffic management and performance reporting capabilities.

WorldCom says its Private IP Platinum service is ideal for new and existing VPN customers looking to extend their network visibility and analytical capabilities. Using a Web-based interface, customers can review and evaluate VPN metrics like latency, throughput, circuit usage and packet loss in real-time.

Private IP Platinum, says WorldCom, allows customers to avert or resolve network performance issues globally. The design provides a comprehensive global look at network systems, including the physical network, operating environment, provisioning, alarm systems and traffic routing mechanisms.

"WorldCom continues to lead the industry delivering premier global VPN services and tools to enterprises," said Jim DeMerlis, WorldCom vice president of product management. "The advanced performance management tools we've built into Private IP Platinum provide the next level of assurance our customers require to confidently plan and implement their corporate network requirements worldwide."