Broadwing and Cisco Significantly Expand Strategic Alliance Accelerated Deployment of Next-Generation IP Products and Services.Business Editors CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2000 Broadwing, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BRW BRW Business Review Weekly (business magazine; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) BRW Business Report Writer BRW Barrow, AK, USA - Barrow (Airport Code) BRW Business Requirement Worksheet ) an Internet-centric communications powerhouse, announced today it has significantly expanded its highly successful strategic alliance with Cisco Systems (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 : CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) that will continue to revolutionize the creation and delivery of end-to-end, Internet-based, business communication capabilities. This alliance expands upon the extremely successful partnership between Broadwing and Cisco that has resulted in the completion of a 15,000 fiber mile next-generation, Cisco Powered Internet Protocol (IP) Network named Gemini2000; construction of an advanced IP 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. that is the first of its kind in the industry; and the most successful 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 ) deployment in any metro area, giving Cincinnati more than 10 percent of all DSL enabled homes in the country. The major initiatives of the Broadwing/Cisco alliance include: Innovative use of Broadwing and Cisco resources to develop and deploy technologies and services that enable enhanced communication capabilities for the business and 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. markets. The two companies will develop new service offerings that Broadwing will offer to its customers over the Gemini2000 network. The initial set of new products to be offered include multi-protocol label switching, 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. , and voice over IP services to business customers and Internet service providers throughout the US. Broadwing and Cisco will significantly expand the current Gemini2000 network to provide additional capacity and routing capability to meet service demand. Enhancements will be added to the network, improving overall system reliability and redundancy. "The Internet is forever altering how companies conduct business and attract customers. It is becoming a strategic tool our customers cannot afford to ignore. With Cisco as our strategic partner, we will have the means to accelerate our deployment of the next-generation of Internet services and business solutions to our customers," said Rick Ellenberger, president and 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. of Broadwing, Inc. Additionally, the Broadwing/Cisco strategic alliance provides for: With funding from Cisco, Broadwing announces the opening of the IP Network Operations Center in Cincinnati. This center includes systems that provide predictive management capabilities targeted at supporting a variety of IP applications and services. Initially, this center will manage ZoomTown.com's DSL network and Broadwing's Gemini2000 network. Broadwing IT Consulting will become a national distributor of Cisco products and services. This arrangement will provide dedicated Cisco support for Broadwing customers, enhancing network design services and technical support. Broadwing has created a training facility to prepare their engineering staff to achieve the coveted Cisco Certified Internetworking Engineer status. The Broadband Incubation Lab, one of only four such centers in the US, is a multi-purpose training and testing facility that also provides CCIE See Cisco certification. training for Broadwing's end-user customers. "In today's economy, the Internet is a strategic business tool for both companies and individuals," said John Chambers, president and CEO of Cisco Systems. "Cisco's expanded partnership with Broadwing will enable the acceleration of the development of integrated data, voice and video services and provide their customers with a broader choice of leading Internet services." About Broadwing Inc. Broadwing Inc. is an integrated communications powerhouse delivering voice, data, and Internet solutions to a variety of customers nationwide. Focused on customer service combined with a premier next-generation fiber network and award winning IP backbone, Broadwing's reliable high-bandwidth data and Internet capabilities give businesses a competitive advantage. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with 5,500 employees in 38 cities, Broadwing can be found on the World Wide Web at broadwing.com. |
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