PETAH TIKVA, Israel -- ECI Telecom, global provider of networking infrastructure solutions, has announced it has enhanced the BroadGate® (BG™) line of micro MultiService Provisioning Platforms (µMSPP) with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) capabilities, building on its 1Net framework promise of offering operators a smooth migration to all IP, next generation networks (NGN).

The MPLS-enhanced BG platform complements ECI's MPLS-based and MEF-certified platforms, the XDM® family of MSPPs and the 9000 family of Carrier Ethernet Switch Routers (CESR), delivering end-to-end, access to core, carrier-class Ethernet services. The entire product line is centrally managed by ECI’s LightSoft® unified network management solution.

“Service providers see MPLS as a key ingredient in their migration to all packet networks. Our research with service providers around the globe indicates that the majority want IP/MPLS functions in their MSPPs, which allow them to leverage existing investments when integrating carrier class Ethernet capabilities into their infrastructure. By extending MPLS to the BroadGate metro access platform, ECI adds important functionality for the enforcement of hard QoS across network domains and the guarantee of quality of experience in the delivery of residential triple play, 3G mobile services, and VPNs for businesses,” stated Michael Howard, principal analyst at Infonetics Research.

"Today's service providers are looking for scalable and flexible platforms to support the gradual migration to all-IP networks. By enhancing the BG with MPLS capabilities, we round out our MPLS offerings for our entire transport product line, from core to access. This demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with future-proof solutions as well as the flexibility to migrate to packet-based networks at their own pace, making additional investments only as business cases mature,” said Alon Moshes, Head of ECI Telecom’s MSPP line of business.

ECI's 1Net framework focuses on optimal transition to next generation networks through cost-effective and gradual introduction of new revenue generating services, with fast time to market and low total cost of ownership while leveraging carriers’ existing infrastructure.

ECI Telecom Ltd.