ICG Picks Juniper MPLS

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- ICG Communications, Inc., a provider of business-class voice, Internet and broadband services, announced today it has completed deployment of Juniper Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: JNPR) M-series routing platforms as the foundation for multiple revenue-generating services, including its latest VoicePipe(TM) IP telephony and Internet service solution, and network-based VPNs. Based on Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS), this enhancement enables ICG to speed its time to market for key differentiating services, delivering a superior user experience to its nationwide customer base, while reducing network operating costs. Leveraging Juniper Networks' rich packet processing capabilities, ICG has enhanced its VoicePipe solution with multi-site capabilities, guaranteed Quality of Service for voice packets and full fault tolerance to support increased up-time."The Juniper M-series platform was selected to transform ICG's backbone due to its broad deployment in service provider networks and its industry-leading MPLS features," said Jim Hart, vice president and chief network architect, ICG."We're pleased that ICG has deployed the M-series as the foundation for multiple revenue-generating services in its nationwide data network," said Kevin Dillon, director of portfolio marketing, Juniper Networks. "Along with increasing customer satisfaction, the service-rich infrastructure they have created optimizes their return on the network investment. With this approach, ICG is a leading example of the Model for Integrated Network Transformation (MINT), which outlines Juniper Networks vision for transforming the business of networking."ICG Communications Inc.Juniper Networks Inc.