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Xellink Communications and Data Connection Limited announce a secure solution for IP/MPLS traffic over ATM networks |
Santa Clara, CA: December 18, 2002 - Xellink Communications Inc. announced today a joint development effort with Data Connection Limited (DCL) of an enhanced class of IP/MPLS network connectivity to provide extensive, efficient security for multi-service networks. Xellink's and DCL's unique solution transparently carries IP network information across reliable ATM backbone networks without running IP/MPLS control protocols within the backbone.
The solution provides significant network security benefits for IP/MPLS connectivity across ATM backbone networks and eliminates the operational issues and security vulnerability exposed by running IP protocols throughout the backbone. The solution also supports secure VPN tunnels and enables each tunnel to be configured for a different level of security awareness. For example, transport of sensitive information can be mapped to a high-priority security tunnel, with regular Internet traffic using a low priority tunnel. This is ideal for networks that require a high degree of security support such as those used by the US Government agencies, Financial Institutions, Health Care Information Providers and Network Service Providers. Xellink plans to add an option supporting end-to-end dedicated encrypted transport tunnels for the highest security applications.
Mike Teng, Founder and CEO of Xellink said, "IP/MPLS is an important IP subnet protocol; however, we believe IP/MPLS is not an appropriate transport mechanism across backbones. Our approach marries ATM and IP/MPLS to deliver a secure end-to-end solution. The Internet's exposure to ever increasing attacks such as network intrusions and Denial-of-Service can cripple networks nationally. Almost all attacks are targeting IP/MPLS based Internet protocols, and the operations of these protocols throughout the backbone just exacerbates the vulnerability."
Ben Miller, VP of Marketing from DCL added, "We are very pleased to be working with Xellink. Their ATM switch innovation brings an effective solution to the issue of end-to-end security in these heterogeneous networks."
"We are very excited to be working with DCL. Their unrivaled expertise in IP/MPLS and ATM, and the quality of their code and support, make them an ideal partner for this critical project," Mike added.
Xellink's solid technology lays the foundation for multi-service revenue opportunities, providing a total solution that includes management, software and next generation hardware to decrease the customer's CapEx and OpEx, and meeting carrier and enterprise requirements today and into the future.
About Xellink Communications
Xellink Communications is privately funded, and is leading innovation with CityConnectTM and CityLinkTM, the industry's first lower cost multi-terabit scaleable ATM edge aggregation and core switches. Xellink is located in Santa Clara, CA.
About Data Connection Limited
Data Connection Limited (DCL) is the leading independent developer and supplier of IP Routing, LMP, MPLS, SIP, MGCP/Megaco, SCTP, ATM, Conferencing, Unified Messaging, Directory and SNA portable products. DCL software is used by many network equipment vendors building next generation devices, including optical backbone technology for the Internet. Data Connection is headquartered in London UK, with US offices in Reston, VA and Alameda, CA.
For information, contact Jonathan Cumming by email at , phone +44 20 8366 1177, or visit our Web site at www.dataconnection.com.
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