MCI recently reported that its global IP network has been recognised once again as the world`s most connected Internet backbone. TeleGeography, a research division of PriMetrica, Inc, in its annual Global Internet Geography Database and Report released last week, found that MCI`s global network continues to serve the Internet with the greatest number of Autonomous System (AS) network connections of any IP network.
According to the report, MCI`s expansive IP footprint, coupled with its direct interconnections, exceeds all other competitor networks and enables its business customers and ISPs to reach more destinations directly through its global IP backbone than any other carrier.
"Our number one ranking for Autonomous System connections illustrates MCI`s central role in delivering critical Internet services for our customers and the entire Internet community," said Vint Cerf, senior vice-president, MCI Architecture and Technology. "TeleGeography`s measurements of Internet activity and IP growth provide a useful snapshot of what`s happening on the Internet today, with an eye on what may happen tomorrow."
Alan Mauldin, senior research analyst for TeleGeography, added: "The Autonomous System ranking is a measure of the connectedness of an IP network to the rest of the public Internet. While all networks can reach each other on the Internet, the AS ranking demonstrates the closeness of a network to the rest of the Internet, as in number of hops data must take to reach its destination. Since TeleGeography began tracking AS-connectivity in 2001, MCI has ranked first every year."
"This report reaffirms that MCI is a recognised market leader with a solid future ahead of it," says David Meintjes, CEO of UUNET SA. "Not only is MCI at the forefront of converged communications with breakthrough IP communication technology that can integrate voice and data applications on a single network, but the organisation comprises of individuals who lead the research efforts that brought ATM, frame relay and the Internet to our business. Together UUNET SA and MCI remain committed to giving Africa the competitive-edge by radically changing the way Africa communicates."
For more information regarding TeleGeography and its 2003 Global Internet Geography Database and Report, visit http://www.primetrica.com.
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MCI: WorldCom, Inc (WCOEQ, MCWEQ), which currently conducts business under the MCI brand name, is a leading global communications provider, delivering innovative, cost-effective, advanced communications connectivity to businesses, governments and consumers. With the industry`s most expansive global IP backbone, based on company-owned POPs, and wholly-owned data networks. For more information, go to www.mci.com.
UUNET SA, an MCI company, is southern Africa`s only pan-African provider of Internet-based network solutions and is the largest global carrier of Internet traffic. The company provides Internet connectivity and corporate network solutions to major corporations as well as access services to Internet service providers.
All UUNET SA products and solutions are delivered within the required regulatory conditions.
For more information, please visit the UUNET SA Web site at www.uunet.co.za.