Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS)

Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) is an advanced networking technology that manages how data travels across different types of connections—fiber optics, electrical circuits, or wireless links. Unlike traditional routing, GMPLS uses labels to quickly direct data along specific paths, improving speed and efficiency. It enables seamless, dynamic control of various transport layers within telecommunications networks, facilitating better resource management, faster adaptation to changes, and optimized delivery of diverse services like internet, voice, and video. Essentially, GMPLS makes large, complex networks more flexible, reliable, and easier to operate.