Lucent Technologies and Juniper Networks announced two milestones in IP/MPLS integration that are the result of the joint development agreement the companies signed as part of their strategic partnership announced in May of this year. The joint IP VPN and Multiservice MPLS Core Solutions consist of Lucent multiservice switches, Juniper Networks routers, Lucent OSS solutions, and network services from Lucent Worldwide Services.
First, the joint Lucent/Juniper integrated VPN solution allows service providers to offer corporate customers new "IP-enabled frame" services -- new IP services over existing Lucent multiservice switches and Juniper Networks routing platforms. This includes the ability of Lucent Navis OSS to manage Juniper Networks routing platforms.
Second, service providers will be able to carry ATM and Frame Relay services over a packet-based MPLS network while maintaining the same quality and reliability as is available today on an ATM-based network. The trunking is the initial step in the companies' joint plans to deliver ATM-to-MPLS interworking.
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- In May 2003, Lucent Technologies and Juniper Networks unveiled a strategic partnership focused on delivering joint core, data, broadband and metro optical network solutions to service providers. Under the non-exclusive alliance, Lucent becomes a worldwide reseller of the entire Juniper product line (with the exception of the J20 product developed in conjunction with Ericsson). The partners said the deal was not simply a reseller agreement, as both companies are committed to joint development efforts to integrate their products for maximum value. The companies have entered into a cross licensing agreement for certain intellectual property. The joint solutions encompass VPN services over a common IP/MPLS core network , an MPLS Core for evolving ATM and Frame Relay networks (available Q1 2004), IP Centrex, Enhanced DSL, and Ethernet Optical Edge (under joint development).
