ROSEVILLE, Calif., March 15, 2001 - NetStream, Inc., a next-generation managed services and network services provider, today announced its deployment of a multi-tiered, Multi Protocol Labeled Switching (MPLS) network, the NEXoGENoNET.

The NEXoGENoNET employs MPLS architecture capable of sending voice, video and data across a single network. NetStream selected Cisco Systems' MPLS solution to develop its green field network due to the flexibility, speed, redundancy and integrity of the technology. NetStream's enterprise customers will benefit from more robust and efficient service levels, including dramatically improved response times and one hop access to the eight major tier-one Internet backbones. In addition, Netstream's enterprise customers will have access to advanced new services such as secure virtual private networks (VPNs), high-performance video on-demand, remote data storage, disaster recovery, and carrier grade voice (VoIP).

"We are excited about the deployment of our NEXoGENoNET, an advanced multi-tiered MPLS networks," said Steve Hubbard, CEO, NetStream. "It significantly complements our successful Managed Services product offerings by providing dual homed, fully redundant, load balanced Internet connectivity to multiple backbone providers."

NetStream's NEXoGENoNET represents an MPLS solution consisting of the Cisco BPX 8650 IP+ATM Multiservice Switch with dual Cisco 7206 Label Switch Controllers, and the Cisco GSR 12016 Gigabit Switch Router in the core; Cisco 7507 Label Switch Routers for the MPLS edge; dual Cisco 7206 Label Switch Routers for the Internet MPLS edge; and the Cisco 6160 IP DSL switch, which enables a comprehensive set of managed IP+ATM multiservice capabilities with common multi-DSL technologies.

NetStream's design employs a unique application of dual hot redundant label switch controllers in its MPLS core that yields high levels of network performance and reliability.

"The performance of the network, which measured only 4 millisecond round trip delays to and from several major Internet portals, is impressive " added Hubbard.

Round trip delay to and from NetStream's Seattle POP was a consistent 16 milliseconds, according to Netstream engineers. Trace routes revealed hop-to-hop latency delay measuring near zero for up to five hops into major tier-one backbones. Other test results include: (i) streaming video performance at twenty-seven frames per second; (ii) expected 0% packet loss, under not fully loaded network; and (iii) high reliability , due to link module and controller redundancy, and extremely fast failure recovery.

The NEXoGENoNET provides broadband services including Internet access and Ethernet connectivity with 100% ubiquity in its serving area.

"The NEXoGENoNET is phenomenally resilient," said Scot Vrolyk, principal architect, NetStream. "It enables quality of service MPLS Virtual Private Networks (VPN), providing the economies of scale inherent in connectionless IP networks with a secure, private, intranet environment equal to legacy frame and ATM networks."

These unique capabilities of the NEXoGENoNET MPLS network enable NetStream to offer managed services and advanced network solutions with enhanced customer service levels and lower costs to their enterprise customers.