Telstra Global Business Asia (Telstra), has launched the company's first Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), International Ethernet Service, in Asia Pacific covering Japan , Hong Kong, Mainland China , Singapore and Taiwan .

Telstra's International Ethernet Service is a cost-effective solution with higher customer control, allowing companies to connect multiple sites in a single bridged domain over Telstra's robust network. " Hong Kong already has a well developed Metro-Ethernet infrastructure in place, which will be a major factor for its early adoption of VPLS in the region", said John Paitaridis, regional director, Telstra Global Business Asia.

"International Ethernet Service is an ideal choice for extending customers' domestic Ethernet circuit to different cities in the region. For instance in Hong Kong, many companies are migrating and outsourcing portions of their business to China in order to benefit from the low labour and operating costs. In order to keep the branch offices connected, Telstra's International Ethernet Service will be a key solution in terms of cost and control", he said.

International Ethernet Service allows companies to enjoy cost benefits as Ethernet is a more affordable solution than traditional multi-E1 circuit in a number of markets in Asia Pacific. Telstra has seen the growth of domestic Ethernet service in Asian and believes there is customer demand to extend the domestic Ethernet service by adding international connectivity.
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