You never know how much bandwidth you're going to get. But with this technology, you can guarantee the bandwidth, and that's the only way to have a leased line. Many analysts expect competitors such as Lucent Technologies, Nortel Networks, Juniper Networks, and Avici Systems to follow Cisco's lead. Tere Bracco, an analyst at Current Analysis, in Sterling, Va., said some of Cisco's competitors already have similar products. Boosting quality Cisco's technology may help companies set up a range of services.
Enterprises can receive guaranteed minimum bandwidth rates for secure transactions.
InfoWorld Stephen Lee is an InfoWorld senior editor.