MPLS IP-VPN is delivered over the XO private, nationwide Multiprotocol Label Switching-based IP network and available in 75 major metropolitan markets across the United States. The solution provides a wide range of access options to connect locations and flexible classes of services to prioritize Internet, intranet, extranet, voice, video and applications, all over a single, high performance application-aware IP network.

The service is part of XO Communications' broader IP convergence services strategy, in which later this year, the company will integrate its MPLS IP- VPN service with its VoIP service, XOptions Flex. This integrated offering will provide SMBs and large enterprises with smaller offices nationwide an end-to-end converged wide area networking solution for voice and data communications. The company will also expand its VoIP services portfolio later this year to support larger businesses and enterprises.

"With the launch of XO MPLS IP-VPN, we're expanding our IP solutions to offer more intelligent and more efficient networking services to businesses that need to improve communications between employees, customers and partners," says Tom Cady, president of XO Business Services. "XO MPLS IP-VPN allows businesses to simplify network management and introduce a wide range of new applications and capabilities all over a single, converged IP network."