MUPBED - Key Strengths

  • leveraging on outstanding testbeds that are already available
    • TILAB (LION)
    • T-Systems (GSN)
    • ACREO
    • Telefonica I+D
    • PSNC
  • strong inclusion of NRENs and (ultra-) broadband users
  • a strong consortium composed by leading European operators, vendors and NRENs
  • leveraging on and closely cooperating with a strong IST IP: NOBEL
  • full vertical coverage: from application/services to transport
  • the envisaged solution will provide a "services open" approach (i.e. will not be restricted to a limited set of services only)
  • solution offered to "user community" beyond consortium
 
MUPBED - Benefits for Customers

  • user control of network resources (VPNs)
  • flexible broadband on demand for applications with stringent requirements
    • very high bandwidth with low delays
    • high Quality of Service (QoS) level (high availability, ...)
 
MUPBED - Benefits for Network Providers

  • simplification of operational processes
  • efficient network solutions leading to cost savings
  • open platform which is flexible to support services not foreseen beforehand (service neutral approach)
  • end-to-end services in an environment based on different domains which are operated autonomously