Broadwing Communications Extends International Reach of Converged Services.CHICAGO -- Inter-carrier arrangement with Global Crossing further extends availability of flexible, cost-effective 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. Virtual Private Network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ) services Broadwing Communications, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a consolidated subsidiary of Broadwing Corporation Broadwing Corporation is a data, voice, and media solutions company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Enabled by its 20,000-mile All-Optical-Network and 20 nation-wide HDTV transmitting and delivering centers, Broadwing Communications provides communications solutions and (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BWNG) today announced expanded global availability of the Layer 3 MPLS component of its converged services VPN suite via an agreement with Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC GLBC Grand Ledge Baptist Church (Michigan) GLBC Gay Lesbian Business Council GLBC Great Lakes Bridge Club (Australia) GLBC Google Local Business Center ). With the demand for Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS services continuing to increase, Broadwing's converged offering allows businesses to meet their growing network needs worldwide. As a result of the new Global Crossing agreement, Broadwing's international coverage for converged services now encompasses most of the world's major business centers in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "Before selecting Global Crossing, Broadwing conducted extensive research with multiple carriers to select the best option for this expansion," said Scott Widham, co-CEO of Broadwing. "Our agreement with Global Crossing further actualizes our successful international best-of-breed multi-supplier strategy, which we believe provides our customers with unsurpassed route diversity, network stability, access options, economy and in-country expertise." Global Crossing, a worldwide provider of IP voice, video and data services, increases the number of countries in which Broadwing can now offer converged services. Global Crossing operates one of the world's largest global networks, delivering services to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and six continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. . "As the telecommunications industry continues to evolve, services providers are seeking partners who complement their assets and capabilities," said Ted Higase, Global Crossing's executive vice president of worldwide carrier services. "We are pleased that this agreement allows us to continue our longstanding relationship with Broadwing and to be a key supporter of their international service strategy." Broadwing's Converged Services Timeline:
June 2005 Broadwing introduced its industry-leading Layer 2 and
Layer 3 MPLS Converged Network in the U.S.
January 2006 Broadwing teams with Hutchison Global Communications
to launch new trans-Pacific inter-carrier Ethernet
network over VPLS; Facilitates converged access to and
from Asia
June 2006 Broadwing expands international reach with Global
Crossing agreement
About Broadwing Corporation Broadwing Corporation (NASDAQ:BWNG), through its consolidated subsidiary Broadwing Communications, LLC (Broadwing) delivers innovative data, voice, and media solutions to enterprises and service providers. Enabled by its one-of-a-kind, all-optical network A communications network that works completely in the optical domain. It uses optical switches connected by optical fibers. See optical switch and optical computer. and award-winning products and services, Broadwing Communications provides communications solutions with unparalleled customer focus and speed. For more information, visit www.broadwing.com. Broadwing and its logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Broadwing Communications, LLC, and/or Broadwing Corporation. All trademarks and service marks not belonging to Broadwing are the property of their respective owners. Investor Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. Statements in this press release regarding Broadwing Corporation and/or Broadwing Communications, LLC (collectively "Broadwing"), that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements, and statements regarding Broadwing's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Broadwing's actual results could differ materially from these statements. About Global Crossing Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) provides telecommunications solutions over the world's first integrated global IP-based network. Its core network connects more than 300 cities in 28 countries worldwide, and delivers services to more than 600 cities in 60 countries and 6 continents around the globe. The company's global sales and support model matches the network footprint and, like the network, delivers a consistent customer experience worldwide. Global Crossing IP services are global in scale, linking the world's enterprises, governments and carriers with customers, employees and partners worldwide in a secure environment that is ideally suited for IP-based business applications, allowing e-commerce to thrive. The company offers a full range of managed data and voice products including Global Crossing IP VPN Service, Global Crossing Managed Services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality and Global Crossing VoIP services, to 36 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs. Please visit www.globalcrossing.com (http://www.globalcrossing.com) for more information about Global Crossing. Statements in this press release about expected future events and financial results are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including risks referenced from time to time in Global Crossing's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Crossing undertakes no duty to update information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time. |
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