Cisco IOS® Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) fuses the intelligence of routing with the performance of switching and provides significant benefits to networks with a pure IP architecture as well as those with IP and ATM or a mix of other Layer 2 technologies. MPLS technology is key to scalable virtual private networks (VPNs) and end-to-end quality of service (QoS), enabling efficient utilization of existing networks to meet future growth and rapid fault correction of link and node failure. The technology also helps deliver highly scalable, differentiated end-to-end IP services with simpler configuration, management, and provisioning for both Internet providers and subscribers.

Cisco IOS® MPLS is the industry’s first proven solution with the world’s broadest platform support and largest installed base with over 200 global customers deploying MPLS core and MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 services in the edge. Today, we are pleased to announce Cisco IOS MPLS Bandwidth-Assured Layer 2 Services, which enable innovative services over an IP/MPLS infrastructure.