Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM Network Service Features and Benefits

ATM Networks offer Increased Class of Service with Bandwidth on Demand

Grow with ATM Network capacity, speed and flexibility. Match your applications to multiple Class of Service (CoS) levels. Reach T-1, E-1 or greater speeds through our state-of-the-art ATM IMA offering, without the expense of fiber-optic access. Implement worldwide managed services support for your CPE; complete end-to-end solution. Rely on our seamless, self-healing network, plus integrated service and support.

Key ATM Network Features and Benefits

ATM Networks Have High QoS Levels

Five service levels are available to support different business application requirements - CBR, VBR-rt, VBR-nrt and UBR.

Ensures that critical traffic receives the greatest resources and the best service.
Multiple branch offices service multiple applications within an Enterprise Network.

ATM Networks are Cost Effective

Equipment, network, operation, and administration costs are lowered by consolidating different applications on the same network.

Logical connections over a single physical access link and port connection for communication among multiple end user locations.

End-to-end integrator for transport, equipment, and network management.

Proactive ATM network Monitoring and Maintenance

Excellent network reliability and availability, with inherent redundancy and security.
24/7/365
Redundant, world-class Network Operations Centers and systems

Seamless ATM Network Connectivity

Cut network, equipment, and operations costs-consolidate traffic on one channel
Utilize a single provider to streamline contracts, provisioning, and ongoing service.
Take advantage of ATM throughout North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific
Get end-to-end connectivity throughout 27 countries on our facilities-based network

ATM Networks Are Flexible

Our global ATM supports Class of Service for carrying voice, video, and data over a single network.
Allocate individual connections to match the exact demand of each application
Give real-time applications guaranteed network bandwidth and minimize delays
Maximize efficiency and usage-let e-mail and data backup share bandwidth
Control bandwidth from the desktop-from DS-1 to OC-12 in the U.S. and E1, E3, DS-3 and OC-3 internationally

ATM Networks Are Secure

Our Carrier's Global ATM is backed by 24/7 multilingual support and stringent SLAs.
High redundancy
Automatic configuration and failure recovery
Protected by Carrier network security expertise

ATM Networks Are Reliable

Lucent CBX500 switches offer high-speed, multiservice capability with unprecedented availability, performance, and throughput -- Lucent GX550 switches provide high-speed ATM trunking and proven DWDM interoperability.

Lucent ATM switches, deployed over DWDM, provide an alternative to SONET/SDH for redundancy, higher interface speeds and increased efficiency.

Multiple and diverse paths throughout the network.

Industry-standard protocol compliance for user network interface, Frame Relay-to-ATM interworking, and Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA).

CoS mapping allocates network capacity and assigns priorities for different types of traffic to ensure critical applications run successfully.

ATM Are Scalable

Designed to grow with your enterprise as your needs and requirements evolve, the Business ATM network connects to the Frame Relay network and supports Frame Relay to ATM Service Interworking (FRASI) globally.

Multiple speeds available: DS1, NxDS1, DS3, OC3 and OC12
Pay only for the amount of bandwidth required
Seamless internetworking with Frame Relay, Broadband, Ethernet and IP services.
Add new user communities, applications, and locations quickly and easily
Range of port speeds on a single platform - NxT1 or E-1 to OC-12/STM-4.
Inverse multiplexing applications available.
Easy Frame-to-ATM interworking.
Reliable and efficient IP-to-ATM interworking.

ATM Network Manageability

The Carrier's Network Management Platform allows for greater manageability in provisioning, troubleshooting, reporting, and more.

Homogeneous network environment of ATM and Frame Relay service allows for greater performance, reliability, and scalability.

We provide worldwide managed services capabilities for FR/ATM, including support for your CPE needs. Our capabilities include network and equipment management, design and engineering, implementation, installation, operations and life-cycle management, and equipment rental functions.

Leverage Existing Lower Speed Networking

With full Frame Relay-to-ATM interworking, as well as utilizing our ATM-to-IP interworking capabilities.

Remote Access Services

Highly secure remote access options for your ATM network allows traveling employees, telecommuters and Extranet partners to securely connect to your private network.