Calence Joins Cable & Wireless' Solutions Partner Program; Agreement Brings Data, IP and Voice Communications Services to Calence Clients.Business/Technology Editors TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2002 Calence, a leader in building and managing networks, announced today that it has joined the Cable & Wireless (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CWP CWP Coal workers' pneumoconiosis, see there ) Solutions Partner Program. As a member of the program, Calence can now offer its clients Cable & Wireless' data and IP (Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. ) services along with its existing products and services. With the ability to bundle its existing services with Cable & Wireless' data and IP services such as high-speed dedicated Internet access See how to access the Internet. , IP-VPN (Virtual Private Network), web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. , application hosting and voice solutions, Calence can now offer a broader range of solutions to meet a wider range of customer requirements. "We are pleased to have this opportunity, not just to work closely with Cable & Wireless, but also to deliver the full spectrum of communications solutions that our clients need to support their businesses," said Tom Adams “Tom Adams” redirects here. For other people known as Tom Adams, see Tom Adams (disambiguation). Tom Adams (born 1926) is an illustrator most famous for his Agatha Christie paperback cover designs. , vice president of strategy & partnerships at Calence. "Cable & Wireless offers exceptional client service and seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of services utilizing a high quality network that supports our IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. and video over IP solutions." Calence builds and manages customized, client-centric networks that are strategically tailored to meet an organization's specific business goals and requirements. Drawing upon both business and technical expertise and experience, Calence designs, implements and manages network architecture solutions that reduce information technology costs, improve internal processes and increase operational efficiency. As a single source provider for a business' complete networking needs, Calence focuses on a wide range of specialty areas, including voice, data, wireless and information security. "We are very excited to have Calence join our Partner Program--their combination of business acumen and technical expertise complements our capabilities and service offering," said Peter Green, President, Business Markets, Cable & Wireless. "As one of the leading global IP solutions providers, Cable & Wireless will enable Calence to deliver a broader range of services to meet the evolving demands of their clients." The Cable & Wireless Solutions Partner Program enables solutions providers to offer a broader range of services to address a wider range of customer requirements. Through the program, Calence personnel work with Cable & Wireless to deliver client solutions that incorporate Cable & Wireless' data and IP services. The Solutions Partner Program delivers comprehensive training, valuable sales tools and personalized partner and customer care that enable Calence to sell Cable & Wireless' data and IP solutions directly to their clients. About Calence Calence (www.calence.com) builds and manages customized, client-centric networks that are strategically tailored to meet an organization's specific business goals and requirements. Drawing upon both business and technical expertise and experience, Calence designs, implements and manages network solutions that reduce information technology costs, improve internal processes and increase operational efficiency. The company offers strategic services as well as expertise in a wide range of specialty areas, including voice, data, wireless and information security. Calence has earned designation as a Cisco Gold Partner, as well as one of a select group of Cisco AVVID AVVID Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data (Cisco) AVVID Architecture for Voice Video and Integrated Data Partners. Recently named one of the fastest growing privately held companies privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. in Arizona, Calence is headquartered in Tempe, with additional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , and Minneapolis. About Cable & Wireless Cable & Wireless is a major global telecommunications business with revenue of over (pound)8 billion (US$11 billion) in the year to 31 March 2001 and customers in 70 countries and consists of two core and complementary divisions: Cable & Wireless Regional and Cable & Wireless Global. Cable & Wireless Regional offers a full range of telecommunications services in 27 countries around the world. Cable & Wireless Global's focus for future growth is on IP (internet protocol) and data services and solutions for business customers. It is developing advanced IP networks and value-added services in the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region in support of this strategy. With the capability of its global IP infrastructure and its financial strength, Cable & Wireless holds a unique position in terms of global coverage and services to business customers. For more information about Cable & Wireless, go to www.cw.com. |
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