Aleron Expands Switched-Access Network Capacity as User Base Grows to 1.32 Million Unique Users Monthly.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2001 Aleron, a Reston, VA-based global IP network services company, announced today that it is expanding the switched-access layer capacity of its global IP network in response to the significant growth of its number of users. During October, Aleron's switched-access layer provided connectivity for 1.32 million unique users, an increase of 716,000 users, or 119 percent, over the same period one year ago. "We are upgrading our switched-access infrastructure capacity to stay ahead of demand and continue to provide excellent service to our customers as their switched-access usage grows," said Aleron CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Paolo Guidi. "Aleron supports some of the leading 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. in the US with high-reliability, high-throughput services." Aleron's switched-access customer base includes Top-10 ISPs, as well as large corporate users. Aleron's switched-access layer currently covers 1120 locations across the US. Aleron also provides "Virtual ISP An ISP that uses the facilities and services (servers, switches, backbone, etc.) of a large ISP, but retains its own branding for marketing and billing purposes. Virtual ISPs are often formed to target a specific group, whether by location, profession, language or other subject of common " (VISP VISP Virtual Internet Service Provider VISP Vitamin Intervention for Stroke Prevention Trial VISP Video Imagery Standards Profile VISP Visual Information Systems Program ) services that allow organizations to become ISPs to their affinity customers while Aleron handles all the technical issues and provides branded value-added services such as personalized portals and web sites. Reston, Virginia-based Aleron is a global IP network services provider, focused on delivering Tier-One connectivity, an all-optical high-speed network using advanced MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. technology, and innovative commercial terms. Aleron provides an advanced suite of services including Internet access See how to access the Internet. and private networks, as well as advanced QoS and internetworking applications. Aleron is led by an experienced team of IP/telecom industry veterans, and its customers include major ISPs, Internet content providers and Fortune 500 companies. For more information on Aleron and its services, please visit www.aleron.com or send e-mail to info@aleron.com. |
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