Equant Frame Relay

High-speed networking for geographically dispersed LANs and IBM environments

Equant Frame Relay is a global high-speed, high-performance data transport service for connecting LANs and IBM host systems.

Key elements

Excellent lower-cost alternative to expensive leased lines
Allows you to exchange data reliably with business partners, suppliers and customers around the globe
Supports variable bandwidth application requirements, including client/server communications, terminal-to-host access,
e-mail, database access, CAD/CAM applications

Competitive features

Integrate all your frame relay sites onto a single worldwide network. Equant Frame Relay offers:

> Global coverage

Available in more than 600 locations in 148 countries, including all major business centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa

> High reliability

Proven network infrastructure from a single provider with unparalleled experience in global network operation; automatic ISDN back-up; and automatic PVC redirection to optimize uptime

> Wide range of access speeds

Up to 45 Mbps and Committed Information Rates (CIRs) up to 25 Mbps supported between each location pair to address your specific requirements

> Choice of bursting capabilities

Bursting up to 200% of CIR for continuous periods; bursting up to access port speeds for shorter periods; and unlimited bursting via usage-based billing

> Sophisticated bandwidth management

A range of CIRs for steady traffic and a choice of Excess Information Rate (EIR) options for bursty traffic offer end-to-end allocated capacity and "bandwidth on demand" capabilities tailored to your applications

> Asymmetric PVC support

Enabling you to transmit data at different speeds in each direction of any given Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC)

> Full support for LAN and IBM communications

Works with a wide range of frame relay-compatible LAN routers and other frame relay-capable devices, such as IBM 8745 front-end processors

> Fully managed solution

All network facilities, network management and monitoring are provided by Equant around the clock

> Flexible billing options

Including flat-rate pricing and usage-based billing

> Monthly reports

Enabling you to monitor quality of service, network performance and PVC utilization

> Service level agreements

Guarantees 99.95% CIR data delivery ratio

> Local support

In-country help desks around the world support your remote offices

How your business benefits

> Simplified communications

With Equant Frame Relay, you can put your LAN interconnections and IBM systems on the same global network for greater efficiency. Plus, you can work with a single service provider -- Equant -- on a global basis to simplify network administration

> Improved connectivity

Assure high-speed connectivity of your offices throughout the world via a cost-effective, convenient and reliable network. Optional gateway enables X.25 sites to communicate with frame relay sites, expanding the reach of your network

> Cost savings

Equant Frame Relay offers an excellent alternative to expensive international leased lines using our in-place worldwide network that's managed 24 hours a day

> Easier migration

Frame relay-to-ATM service interworking provides an easy-to-manage migration path when you're ready to move applications onto ATM