Verizon deploys OC48 router to router

Verizon Business has deployed one of the first router-to-router 40Gbps (OC-768) circuits carrying live traffic using Juniper Networks high-performance T-series core routers. These fully functional 40Gbps (gigabits per second) interconnections between backbone routers are carrying production Internet traffic between Washington D.C. and Chicago as well as production voice, data and video traffic on Verizon’s multi protocol label switching (MPLS) network between Washington D.C. and New York City.

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Verizon Business Provides Rate That Gives Wholesale Customers Greater Ability to Manage Costs

Verizon Business is offering wholesale customers an additional pricing option that provides a detailed breakdown of the rates that are used to calculate the customers’ monthly bills for Verizon Business’ network services.

The new pricing option, Operating Company Number (OCN)-Based Billing, provides rates based on the underlying local exchange carrier (LEC) and geographic region for delivering voice and IP calls over the Verizon Business global network. This enables wholesale customers to better manage costs. 

Verizon Business Completes Cybertrust Acquisition

Verizon Business is now the leading provider of managed security services to business and government customers worldwide with the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Cybertrust.

Microsoft Call for Free powered by Verizon

Consumers searching online at http://maps.live.com for businesses such as area restaurants, hotels or car dealerships can now conveniently click to make free PC-to-phone calls to many advertisers, using the power of the Verizon Business IP network.

Verizon’s VoIP pattents and Vonage / Verizon

This post will serve as a container for links to posts and articles regarding Verizon’s VoIP patterns and Vonage’s infringement.

 Techdirt: Prior Art On Verizon’s VoIP Patents

Techdirt: Judge ruling on Vonage

Verizon Business 2006 Ethernet Provider of the Year

Verizon Business is the winner of the 2006 Ethernet Provider of the Year Award for Market Leadership.The award — from Heavy Reading, a leading industry analyst firm — recognizes Verizon Business’ success in the marketplace, broad and expansive service portfolio, geographic coverage and impressive revenue growth.

Verizon tests TelePresence

Verizon business will start testing Cisco’s TelePrecence with customer trials. Cisco’s TelePresence works over IP NGN (Internet Protocol Next Generation). Check the video on this page: link , it is actually a pretty cool system! Also be sure to read this blog post from Scobleizer

Verizon Managed Private IP Network for Global-Packaging

Verizon Business today announced the successful deployment of an extensive Managed Private IP network for Elopak, the global packaging group. Elopak, the inventors of the first paperboard carton, has connected 40 offices across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East using a managed Verizon Business MPLS network. By consolidating its communications infrastructure onto a single managed platform, Elopak has increased the cost-efficiency of its network by up to 25 per cent.

Verizon Business Upgrading Massachusetts Lottery Network

Verizon Business announced today it has begun work with the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission to upgrade its data communications network.

Verizon Business Centralizes IFS Network

Verizon Business today announced that it will provide IFS of Sweden with a standardized Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure, consolidating the management of 60 global sites. The new agreement extends the companies’ existing relationship and calls for Verizon Business to implement an MPLS-based Managed Private IP network that will centralize all of IFS’ network management at its headquarters, while also providing an ultra-reliable and secure connection between key IFS hub sites in Sri Lanka, Sweden and the U.S. The Verizon Business WAN replaces infrastructure previously supported by an array of different suppliers.

Verizon $100 Million deal with Johnson Controls

Verizon Business today announced it has entered into a new five-year, $100 million agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. to provide a wide range of managed Internet protocol-based communication services supporting the company’s worldwide business operations.

Global Network for The McGraw-Hill Companies

Verizon Business today announced a multi-year deal with The McGraw-Hill Companies, a leading global information services provider, to build and manage a new global Private IP network. The new network will allow The McGraw-Hill Companies to link its business operations in 37 countries in Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region as well as electronically distribute products to customers worldwide.