@Link Networks Launches Next-Generation Broadband Services in Dallas/Fort Worth Area.Business/High-Tech Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2000 Integrated communications provider continues expansion through Texas and middle-third of the country @Link Networks, a broadband integrated communications provider, today launched its next-generation services in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The metropolitan area is further divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving . The launch is the latest step in the company's aggressive deployment schedule that stretches across the middle-third of the country this year en route to an ultimate nationwide presence. @Link will provide small- to medium-sized businesses in the Metroplex and surrounding areas with secure, high-speed private networks and other connectivity and application solutions via access technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary ). @Link first brought its service offerings to the state of Texas last month, introducing its services to approximately 84,000 businesses in Austin. "@Link's expansion into the Dallas/Fort Worth area will bring reliable, scalable, secure broadband data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. solutions to one of the hottest business centers of the Southwest," said Andy Buffington, @Link's Southwest region president. "@Link has the ability to guarantee peak performance levels across its next-generation network which will enable business customers to gain unprecedented connectivity and reliability, and run the bandwidth-hogging applications that will make them more efficient, and more profitable. @Link's ability to securely link together teleworkers, branch offices and other remote locations is a particularly good match to the heavy concentration of banking and insurance industries." Through its next-generation Asynchronous Transfer Mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. (ATM) network technology, @Link is able to provide small and medium-sized businesses a combination of bandwidth, customizability, reliability and security that could only be afforded by larger companies in the past. "In addition, our client services program is redefining how customers look at broadband service providers," said Buffington. "Every member of our organization - from the technicians to the sales team to the executive leadership - is committed to creating the optimal customer service experience. We want to be at the forefront of our industry in the eyes of the business community." Through the use of a locally based sales team, @Link will directly reach business customers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with the company's private network solutions. In addition, @Link is aggressively exploring partnership opportunities with local Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) and other sales and distribution channels to deliver high-speed access products to Dallas/Fort Worth-area businesses. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is also home to @Link's Network Operations Center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. . Located in the suburb of Richardson, Texas Richardson is a suburb in Dallas County and Collin County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 91,803, while according to a 2006 estimate, the population had grown to 99,200. , the Operations Center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. employs approximately 100 @Link team members and will also serve as the home for the local sales team. This is the eighth launch in @Link's deployment plan that includes servicing markets in 14 states across the middle-third of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. by the end of 2000. Other states in which @Link will deploy its technology in the near future include Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. @Link recently launched services in Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Austin and Grand Rapids and has targeted the Minneapolis area as the site of the next network deployment, in late August. About @Link Networks @Link Networks, formerly Dakota Services, was founded in 1997 and specializes in broadband data and communications solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses. @Link is a leading provider of secure, high-speed private network solutions and other data and communications services including video and, soon, voice, via access technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). @Link is building a next-generation packet-switched network utilizing an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) backbone and advanced switching capabilities that enables the company to offer its business customers extensive Quality of Service and Class of Service capabilities, including highly customized broadband solutions and iron-clad service level agreements and performance guarantees. @Link serves customers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and will serve markets in 14 more states by the end of 2000. |
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