VSNL bags MEF certification for ethernet services

Mumbai, Feb 6: VSNL has become the first domestic ethernet service provider to achieve Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) certification.

The certification would be handed over to the VSNL by Kavin Vachon, COO, MEF, during the NASSCOM summit which begins here from tomorrow. The lometrix test laboratory certified VSNL's ethernet private line (EPL) service to be compliant with the international MEF 9 specification of the MEF, the pre-eminent industry organisation dedicated to facilitating adoption of ehternet services.

Briefing about it before the media here today, Vice President, Enterprise products, VSNL, Arvind Mathur, said ''Our ethernet services will deliver an extensive footprint connecting 120 major Indian cities to key business hubs across North America, Europe and Asia.'' The offering uses an ethernet over SDH/NOET platform and complements VSNL's international dedicated global ethernet and ethernet over MPLS offerings, he added.

The EPL service benefits customers with the power of choice through a large selection of scalable banswiths. From standard Fst-E, to Gig-E interfaces that can be upgraded on a need basis without service interruption.

Later, talking to UNI