Load balancing traffic in a MPLS network

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PATENT NO 9749896
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15141977

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A method and system for managing traffic in a network. For each label switch path of at least two logical switch paths, logical paths are identified. Each label switch path begins at a first provider edge and ends at a second provider edge. Most recent data received from the first provider edge is transmitted to the second provider edge via a selected logical path.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Denecheau, Lionel La Colle sur Loup, FR 23 393
Hazard, Ludovic Tourrettes sur Loup, FR 12 330
Sauer, Stephen La Defense, FR 9 153

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