Telecom in the News; Integra Telecom

NWMAP brings you updates in Telecom making the news. Integra Telecom made a few headlines this month, including the announcement of their new CEO, Kevin O’ Hara. Kevin was formerly co-founder of Level 3 and company board member. He is taking over for Tom Casey.

Integra has made most of their headlines due to the widespread and fast growing expansion of services this last year. In a recent article it states that Integra extended Hosted VoIP across its entire network. Integra is giving its business customers options. Since no two businesses are the same, businesses have the option to purchase a basic phone system with traditional calling features or a completely hosted solution with a dedicated switch.

Pairing its network with PBX gear from vendors including Mitel and NEC, the Managed PBX service is a completely managed premise-based system that provides businesses with a fixed monthly price. One of the clear benefits of the service, especially for smaller businesses with little or no IT staff, is that it can reduce reduce the complexity of managing separate equipment and service vendors.

Read more: Integra Telecom extends hosted voice across its entire network – FierceTelecom http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/integra-telecom-extends-hosted-voice-across-its-entire-network/2011-12-07#ixzz1h0OIWTbH

Also making headlines is Megapath with its enhanced managed security suite. Among the many updates are in-the-cloud signature updates, scanning, and cleaning to create what MegaPath says will be “a steady flow of clean data to businesses.”  Taking care of security threats before they become a problem is certainly a proactive solution.  

 

Integra Telecom Launches New Ethernet Services

Integra Telecom, a leading Telecommunications provider, now offers two new Ethernet Services: E-line Ethernet Private Line (EPL) and Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL). This will only add to already extensive fiber network- best among competitor’s in the West. Integra’s Chief Executive Officer, Tom Casey announced, ” Integra has been serving more larger-sized businesses in recent years and we want businesses of all sizes in our service territory to know that we have a network and a product set that can meet their most demanding telecom needs.”

What does this mean? This service enables enterprise customers to extend their LAN to a WAN, connecting their locations together and enabling cloud-based services. Great news for companies with a demand for Ethernet services that support cloud and managed services.  

years of experience, knowledge, cost savings, and superior customer care.with their, being one of them. The benefits of working with an Agent at NWMAP is apparent Telecom Integra Carriers, Telecom can bundle our certified Ethernet services with their products in order to meet the needs of variety of enterprises.NW Master Agent Program (NWMAP) has partnered with over 40 IntegraCarriers served by

For more information on Integra’s Ethernet Services: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Business Solutions: MPLS VPN

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is generating a name for itself in the Telecom industry. It is the fastest growing Wide Area Network (WAN) technology, utilized by leading enterprises.  MPLS blends the performance and privacy standards of WAN technologies, such as frame relay, with the flexibility and sensible cost of Internet-based networks.

Big Advantages For Businesses:

  1. Quality of Service (QoS). QoS will ensure the most vital network traffic in your organization, such as Voice over IP (VoIP) and various business applications, are prioritized for the highest level of quality. This capability provides consistent, interruption free network performance and prevents your most critical applications from failing during times of network congestion.
  2. Hassle-free Value. Site-to-Site MPLS VPN service eliminates hassle for the end users. In addition, the team of Telecom Agents at NWMAP are able to provide you with the level of service that cuts costs as well as takes all the pressure off your users and even the IT staff. The responsibility and quality of performance is in our hands while still saving you money.
  3. Ideal for multi-location enterprises. MPLS VPN Networks can increase productivity by streamlining your operations and decreasing network complexity.

 Contact your NWMAP Agent for details: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

For more Info on MPLS Technology: https://nwmap.com/nwmap-features-paetecs-mpls-vpn

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NWMAP Features: Integra Telecom

Integra Telecom is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America and for good reason.  The qualities that make Integra Telecom unbeatable are reliability, responsiveness, and locally based services.

And there’s more… The Portland, OR based company, offers its own network, including local dial tone, domestic and international long distance, high-speed Internet and data services, voice messaging, and numerous other services designed to support the communication needs of businesses in eleven states.

 A closer look…Some of the products and services that afford Integra Telecom such high remarks are their MPLS Flex, a technique used to connect data networks and to carry digital voice and high-speed data on a single connection. This technology is designed for companies with increasing needs to divert and route traffic around link failures, congestion, and bottlenecks. Superior technology and lowers your overall bandwidth costs.

Also…Integra Telecom’s Ethernet Solutions Metro E IP, Broadband Bundle package (business phone line systems and Internet services  combined in one hassle-free package, and their most recent debut, SIP Solutions which combines multiple voice and data options on a single connection, outstanding bandwidth allocation with high bandwidth options, and includes SIP trunking to a certified IP-PBX. Their products and services are designed to be easily integrated with existing systems.

NWMAP has been proud to partner with them over the years and share their priorities, such as customer care and offering quality services and products. Please visit http://www.integratelecom.com/about/ or contact an Agent at NWMAP for more information: http://www.nwmap.com/contact-forms/request-a-quote.php

Sources: https://nwmap.com/telecom-solutions-sip-mpls-and-ethernet

http://www.telecomramblings.com/newswire/2010/09/integra-telecom-named-one-of-america%E2%80%99s-5000-fastestgrowing-private-companies-by-inc-magazine/

Selecting The Best MPLS Service

Selecting the optimal MPLS service starts with a clear knowledge of your business requirements, what size company you have, and your network design. Many sources will unanimously state that it’s best to utilize an Agent service to assist you because they have access to the “best-of-breed” in the industry. “If this is the first time you’re selecting MPLS-based services, get external help from an experienced consultant”,  Ivan Pepelnjak, who has worked in the industry for 25 years. Agent services aren’t tied down to using just one carrier’s products. Many Telecom Agent services or managed service providors have your best interest in mind, whereas dealing directly with carriers, they may suggest you only utilize their services, products, and sales agents who typically don’t have the experience a Telecom Agent does. 

Further suggestions, “Quite often you’ll be forced to combine multiple services in your network: MPLS VPN for smaller sites, VPLS for sites with high-availability requirements (to better control convergence speed and routing protocol behavior) and pseudowires for point-to-point links between your data centers.” NWMAP offers MPLS services from reputable carriers; Paetec, Integra Telecom, and Airespring.

Sources: http://searchenterprisewan.techtarget.com/news/1347699/Buying-MPLS-Managed-service-providers-versus-carriers

http://searchenterprisewan.techtarget.com/tutorial/Classes-of-MPLS-services-Find-the-best-MPLS-VPN-service-for-your-WAN