Features

Two to seven times faster data transfer on WANs

• Increases utilization of network capacity
• TCP typically becomes unusable when backbone reaches about 50% capacity.
• MTP allows 100% utilization of infrastructure.
• Throughput gains are real: not the result of compression or caching.
• MTP scales as pipes get bigger.

Two to six times faster transaction rates in any environment

• TCP takes 1.5 round-trips before any data can flow
• MTP is designed to not need a three-way handshake.
• TCP mandates either a 1 round-trip closing handshake or up to two minutes hanging in the TIME_WAIT state.
• MTP is designed to not need a closing handshake or TIME_WAIT state.
• The number of MTP sessions is not limited by available port numbers.
• Server side overhead is very low.
• SDK is highly configurable and accessible: servers can move data from disk to network in as little as 3 copies.  TCP typically requires 11.

Ten times better reliability

• TCP becomes inoperable when packet loss rates reach about 5%.
• MTP is capable of operating with loss rates as high as 50%.
• TCP error recovery is very slow and forces the flow of data to stop.
• MTP keeps the data flowing while error recovery is in progress.
• TCP tends to flood the network and is highly disruptive to other traffic
• MTP carefully monitors and adjusts its performance.

Built-in control and support

• TCP performance cannot be directly controlled.
• MTP allows applications to configure throughput, latency, etc.
• TCP performance cannot be directly monitored.
• MTP reports detailed statistics on every transaction.
• TCP is not supported: there is nobody fixing bugs or providing guidance.
• DEI fully supports MTP/IP.
• TCP uses an antiquated synchronous programming model.
• MTP is designed for modern, event driven, programming models.

Values

Improved productivity

• Time critical tasks complete more quickly.
• Network dependent resources are more fully utilized.
• Network dependent people spend less time waiting.
• Existing network investments provide a greater return.
• MTP enables tasks that were impractical with TCP's performance limitations.

Reduced costs

• MTP can do more with fewer resources
• MTP often performs as well on the commodity internet as TCP does on expensive, dedicated lines.
• MTP reliability means less dependence on redundant data paths
• Less down time

Better security

• Higher congestion tolerance means less vulnerability to third-party attacks.
• Lower overhead means less vulnerability to direct denial-of-service attacks.
• Better control helps detect problems before they become serious.
• Built in encryption framework allows flexible, transport-level, security.
• Active support by DEI means a fast response to emerging threats.

Expanded functionality

• Applications can use larger data sets.
• Interactive applications can offer richer interfaces.
• Support more varieties of networks and hardware.
• Explore the possibilities of a faster, more reliable Internet!