NTT’s ARCSTAR Global Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) IP-VPN service provides MPLS-based logical private networks over a shared network infrastructure, with full-mesh network configuration for optimal communication environment. It combines the high security and low latency of private networks with the flexibility and economy of IP networks.

Features and benefits:

• Port-speed range from 64 kbps to 135 Mbps via Leased Line, frame relay, Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Internet and LAN
• Ease of management with simple ‘plug and play’ configuration and a wide range of access methods
• Secure and reliable with a redundancy in transmission routes and node equipment in addition to a variety of backup options for access lines
• Shared network infrastructure and per-port charge structure
• Service Level Agreement for service availability, performance, delivery, restoration and fault notification time
• Four Classes of Service (CoS) to support real-time and mission-critical application
• Global coverage with native nodes in major European, Asia-Pacific and US cities

Coverage

Available in 151 countries (as of April 2007).