Global Crossing announces global IP backbone transport with MPLS technology

April 17, 2001

Apr. 17, 2001--Global Crossing Ltd. (NYSE:GX) announced it is the first Internet Protocol (IP) carrier to implement Multi Protocol Label Switching-traffic engineering (MPLS-te) as a backbone transport technology on a global basis, allowing efficient utilization of the IP over DWDM backbone.

Global Crossing Ltd. (NYSE:GX) announced it is the first Internet Protocol (IP) carrier to implement Multi Protocol Label Switching-traffic engineering (MPLS-te) as a backbone transport technology on a global basis, allowing efficient utilization of the IP over DWDM backbone.

MPLS provides improved traffic engineering, faster fail-over times, a more scalable network architecture, and ultimately, more advanced network services.

Using a meshed network that incorporates the latest MPLS technology from industry players such as Juniper Networks, Global Crossing provides customers with carrier-grade Quality of Service over its entire IP backbone. MPLS-te technology enhances network manageability between the SONET and IP layers, allowing more efficient use and protection of bandwidth.

"With MPLS-based protection, we'll soon be able to surpass SONET restoral times while lowering operating costs," explained Wally Dawson, Global Crossing's executive vice president of Global Network.

Global Crossing is currently exploring, testing, and deploying technologies such as quality-of-service, remote content delivery, optical switching, and distributed services. MPLS provides one set of mechanisms for service delivery that are tied into the backbone transport infrastructure.

About Global Crossing:

Global Crossing provides managed data and voice products and services. Global Crossing Solutions provides integrated telecommunications solutions, including network outsourcing, to large global enterprises. For more information, visit www.globalcrossing.com or www.asiaglobalcrossing.com.