8 Apr 2014

 


As a business owner it is your responsibility to keep your business up to date with current technological advances. New developments in technology can save you money and time. Consider, for instance, smart phones and conference calling. Both of these technological updates changed the way we conduct business today. These examples go to show that even though you are busy with the day to day running of your business it behooves you to take the time to consider employing the new technological developments on the market today.

One of the remarkable upgrades in technology available to you today is the Multi-Protocol Label Switching Network Design.

MPLS is capable of faster data transfer over a busy network.

The way that Multi-Protocol Label Switching (also known as MPLS) works is by bundling and labeling your data so that it can fly through the network and get to its destination quickly. Let’s say for example that your data starts at point A and it needs to ultimately arrive at point E. Without MPLS your data would leave point A and go directly to point B. Then, at point B your data would be reread and sent along to point C. At point C your data would again be reread and then it would be sent to point D. This stop and go continues until your data reaches its ultimate destination at point E. There are several negative aspects to this traditional means of transportation. First of all, the data moves slowly because it has to consistently stop and go. Also, the data follows a set path even if this path is obstructed. This can cause slowdowns or drop offs in information transmission. MPLS has the ability to avoid all of this. With the MPLS system your data is labeled at point A with a code that will take it directly to point E – avoiding roadblocks and flying through the interim stop points.

Additionally, you are probably concerned about security. With MPLS you need not worry about the security of your information because your data can be sent through the network in 100% secure IP Packets.

We all know that in today’s technologically driven marketplace consumers appreciate and even demand an interactive and dynamic website. Your customers need to be able to navigate swiftly and easily as they browse your site and they need to be able to submit payment information with confidence. MPLS technology is ideal for this kind of customer service interaction.

If you are ready to upgrade to MPLS today or if you would like more information about how this technology will work for your company please contact us at Connecthere.com. We have experience working with businesses of all sizes and we will gladly assist you in finding the technology that is ideal for your business.

Casey Wedge

My name is Casey Wedge and I have been with Fastblue for a few years now. I have maintained a few different positions within the company and although I am currently the Regional Manager of Sales. I am very fond of writing and like to stay up to date on what's going on in the world of Telecom.

Aside from work, I have played hockey my whole life so I am decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

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