The contract will also see AT&T help the manufacturer migrate from a traditional frame network to a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS)-enabled virtual private network (VPN), to create an improved communications platform.
The fully managed IP-enabled MPLS VPN service will give Cope Plastics the expanded bandwidth required to create a secure network and enable simultaneous access and improved connectivity among the company’s multiple locations. In addition, the scalable solution will allow for future growth and additional applications to be used on the network.
With AT&T’s technology, Cope Plastics will be able to converge its critical-business applications onto a unified and scalable IP-enabled platform. This platform will allow Cope Plastics to add other features or services, such VoIP or disaster-recovery solutions, to its network in the future.
The unified network solution provided by AT&T will enable us to better connect our multiple locations and allow for more efficient business operations, said Jeff Maynard, manager of IT at Cope Plastics. Customer service is one of Cope Plastics’ core values, and with AT&T’s solution, we will ultimately be able to enhance our customer service throughout the entire Midwest.
