Denise Pappalardo

WorldCom Inc. recently launched a series of VPN service enhancements that promise users more flexibility in terms of equipment and connectivity.

Cable and Wireless PLC is building a new global private IP backbone to support converged voice and data services that feature real-time performance guarantees.

AT&T Corp. unveiled enhancements to its voice-over-data services last week that expand their reach to ATM customers and more international locations.

Masergy Communications Inc. is launching its latest high-performance network service that allows users to support voice traffic over IP networks.

Peregrine Systems Inc. has used the acquisition route to build itself into an infrastructure management technology leader, snapping up 15 companies over a three-year span. In doing so, the company inherited something it didn't cherish: the job of managing 20 to 30 carriers and telecom service contracts.

Equant NV last week unveiled a managed IP telephony service for companies looking to converge voice and data traffic all the way down to the LAN.

Equant NV is forging ahead with IP VPN service enhancements and integration with offerings it acquired through a merger with Global One Communications Inc. in June.

IP service provider Masergy Communications is launching a network service optimized for video communications that is targeted at VPN customers.