The open architecture design of the carrier-class software enables its policy server and policy administrator to support both Unix and NT environments. It supports frame relay, ATM and IP networks, interfaces with Cisco and Nortel network devices and is XML-based to integrate easily with other products. The entire system is fault tolerant, ensuring no single point of failure via its redundant backup servers. It also automatically detects and updates any needed changes throughout the network so the network administrator doesn't need to manually alter policies as network devices are added or existing devices are upgraded. IPHighway automatically reconfigures thousands of devices in minutes.
Providers can market network and application services in incremental bundles.
IRX creates a dynamic resource availability and cost matrix that allocate resources to services based on business objectives. The system applies a dynamic cost metric to each resource in the fulfillment supply chain based on user demand and the available supply of resources. IRX evaluates service fulfillment requests against the matrix and business rules, and then imposes business decisions onto the provider's infrastructure in real time to deliver those services bearing the highest revenue potential. This results in near-zero lag between a user's request for a service and fulfillment. IRX updates the matrix as services are requested and real-time feedback is received from the traffic plane to create a service plane.