Topnet AG Expands Portfolio of Services in Germany Based on Cisco Products
Topnet AG Joins the Cisco Powered Network Program
- Topnet AG Web Site
- More information on the Cisco BPX. 8600 series wide-area switches
- More information on Cisco's IP+ATM end-to-end solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif., -- January 5, 1999 -- Cisco Systems, Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, today announced Topnet AG, one of the leading Internet service providers in Germany, has selected Cisco's IP+ATM end-to-end solutions for its new network platform. Topnet AG is able to rapidly deploy current IP solutions and a new generation of diverse, profitable and enduring value-added services such as integrated data, voice, video all over a single network.
Topnet AG is incorporating an advanced IP+ATM backbone into their existing network using Cisco BPX. 8600 series wide-area switches. The BPX 8600 uses MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) to quickly deliver IP services. MPLS, based on Cisco's Tag Switching, is a new IETF standard for IP service delivery. MPLS is rapidly becoming the de-facto standard for delivering diverse and lasting IP services in service provider networks.
According to recent benchmark studies conducted by leading German computer magazines, Topnet AG offers the fastest Internet network in Germany. Their IP+ATM network will enable Topnet AG to deploy Internet access services as well as new advanced IP services including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Voice over IP (VoIP) and video over IP to their customers in Germany.
The Cisco BPX 8600 series switch provides the industry's highest port densities and unmatched ATM and IP scalability, enabling Topnet AG to easily manage the accelerated growth of its networks. The BPX 8600 series also brings the application richness of Cisco IOS. software to a multiservice ATM environment. This capability allows Topnet AG to maximize its return on investment by offering multiple revenue streams on a single platform. The carrier-class reliability of the Cisco BPX enables Topnet AG's services to be available around-the-clock.
"With Cisco's products, we were able to quickly move from purchasing equipment to providing diverse services to our customers which made Cisco the obvious vendor of choice for us," said Rolf Krause, director of Topnet AG. "We believe customers want complete solutions from one ISP. With our relationship and IP+ATM products from Cisco, we are able to provide all the leading-edge and innovative services that our business customers demand."
Cisco designed the BPX 8600 series wide-area switch to deliver IP+ATM services with up to 19.2 gbps-switching capacity. Cisco's end-to-end solutions for Topnet AG also include the Cisco MGX 8220 system shelf, the Cisco 7513 advanced router system (ARS) and the Cisco Catalyst 2916 switching system.
"Topnet AG is an excellent example of how New World service providers are aggressive and innovative in bringing new services to the marketplace," said Brad Wurtz, vice president and general manager of Cisco's Multiservice Switching Business Unit. "With a rich portfolio of layer 2 and advanced IP services, Topnet AG can meet the diverse service needs of today's business customer."
As a member of the Cisco Powered Network Program, Topnet AG provides networking services based predominately on Cisco equipment and software. Topnet AG customers receive a high-performance network solution that is reliable, secure and responsive to its current and future business networking needs. Topnet AG's participation in the program - including use of the Cisco Powered Network logo to brand its services - demonstrates its ability to provide innovative solutions to help create a New World networking infrastructure.
About Topnet AG
Topnet AG is one of the leading German Internet service providers. Comprised of German and European Internet service providers, Topnet AG offers both Internet services and also professional business solutions to their German customers.Cisco Systems
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