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MPLS VPNs: The Foundation for IP Communications

Overview "Learn why service providers are moving quickly into the MPLS-enabled IP Communications market, and how you can maximize your MPLS infrastructure investment to extend the scope of your managed service offerings. Hear distinguished Cisco speaker Monique Morrow, technology consulting engineer and co-author of the book, Developing IP-Based Services: Solutions for Service Providers and Vendors, discuss the strategic opportunity service providers have to address enterprise demand for managed IP Communications services with their existing MPLS infrastructure. * For optimal viewing, please be sure to disable all pop-up blockers."

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Cisco Systems
Live Date	1st January 2005 00:00 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	MPLS

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