Yes, MPLS circuits are still being used by companies out there. Shocking! Well, actually it’s not. Even though there continues to be growth in low-cost broadband connections, some companies still utilize MPLS circuits back to their data centers from their branches around the world. Companies continue to use these circuits to connect their sites to each other. The reasons for this varies from company to company. Perhaps it is security, stability or even just a long provider contract that keeps them out there. Either way, MPLS will still be in play for some time. Many companies have not fully embraced the cloud. They host important applications in-house in a data center. Some companies funnel their branch traffic through their data center as its heads out to the internet. This has its benefits. You might only need centralized firewalls or other appliances since all traffic exits via the same egress. Companies still do this as it does save money; however as the adoption of cloud grows, this method starts to see issues. Continue reading “MPLS: Creating an Internet Off-ramp” →