Providing intelligent route control utilizing UUNET, ATT, Sprint,
Verio, Cable and Wireless, Global Crossing, GTE/BBN, Qwest, Digex,
and Level3.
Cogent's end-to-end optical network consists of multiple
metropolitan IP-over-WDM fiber rings located in Cogent's major
markets throughout the United States and Europe.
Network
Services
The V.I.PSAN Tech. managed network provides our customers with fully
redundant, high speed, state-of-the-art network access.and the added
benefit of working through V.I.PSAN Tech., your single vendor for
systems, managed services, and connectivity.
Data/Colocation
Center
We ensure a secured environment established to comply with the
strict requirements of both Data and Telco Grade facilities. Each
center provides UPS and diesel generator power backup, redundant
HVAC systems, environmental monitoring, double detection pre-action
fire suppression.
Connectivity
V.I.PSAN Tech. provides connections to multiple backbones to ensure
the fastest possible delivery of data to your end-users. Our network
utilizes high-speed switched Ethernet and we connect with multiple
tier-1 upstream providers for redundancy and optimal routing of your
traffic.
Multi-Homed
Network
We provide transit from a number of backbone providers to ensure
your users receive the fastest access to your Web site and fast
packet return delivery.
BGP4
- Routed Network
We employ the standard Border Gateway Protocol (BGP4) in our network
to ensure that data is routed via best case routing. Each packet of
information is evaluated and sent over the best possible route. In
the event of a router failure, packets are automatically directed to
another route in our redundant network architecture.
Guaranteed
Packet Delivery
V.I.PSAN Tech. offers superior reliability of data by guaranteeing
minimal packet loss in the network. And, we work with our network
providers to ensure that all packets leave our network at the
highest contracted speeds and are delivered to your end-users.
Bandwidth
Utilization
Our networks are designed to ensure excess capacity exists even in
peak operating hours. We demand that excess bandwidth be the norm,
even during the largest traffic spikes. We continue to add new
connectivity/routes to ensure that this excess is retained and your
content is sent to your end-users as efficiently as possible.
Network
Providers
Our Network Providers are also our Technology Partners. They work
with us to establish best-of-breed services for our network access,
and they provide carrier services to our colocation customers. We
have selected tier-1 upstream providers that deliver peering access
for optimal routing.
Operating
System Flexibility
We recognize that different platforms excel in different
applications and hosting. We have developed expertise in multiple
platforms to allow customers to select the platform that meets their
performance and budget needs. Customers can select from Microsoft
Windows NT, Linux, or FreeBSD.
Web
Monitoring and Performance Testing
We offer Web monitoring and performance testing as an option to our
customers. This testing includes stress and load testing to ensure
your online business can handle projected traffic, scalability, and
performance expectations. Web monitoring gives you critical insights
into the performance of your online transactions, your Web pages,
and your media streams.
Scalability
Scale your server configurations to the needs of your business.
Outsourcing your infrastructure allows you to start small, with only
the hardware you require, and build your network as your needs grow.
And yet, you benefit from the amenities of a large data center with
high-speed network access.
Industry
Leading SLA
We provide best-in-industry performance guarantees on uptime,
network speed, and reliability by way of minimal packet loss.
Network
Services
Multi-Homed
Network