CapRock Communications Selects Cisco Systems to Enable High-Speed DSL Delivery; DSL Platform to Provide Comprehensive Broadband Solution Throughout Southwest.Business/Technology Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2000 CapRock Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:CPRK CPRK Crowne Plaza Riverside Kuching (Malaysia) ), a leading integrated communications provider in the Southwest, today announced the selection of Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, as its preferred supplier of high-speed data networking equipment. The agreement is designed to accelerate the availability of high-quality, business-class 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 services for customers in the Southwest over CapRock's Cisco Powered Network. By deploying an extensive network of Cisco 6160 IP DSL Switches throughout its planned 7,500-mile advanced fiber-optic network, CapRock will introduce a flexible DSL solution of unprecedented quality, including a new caliber of premium, managed IP+ATM data and voice services, to its customers in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). and Arizona. The agreement with Cisco also enhances CapRock's ability to offer a wide range of differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. and comprehensive data solutions to broadband customers, while strengthening CapRock's Cisco Powered Network strategy implementation. The agreement also provides for the two companies to implement cooperative marketing efforts through the Cisco JumpStart Joint Marketing program. "This announcement reinforces our regional ICP (1) (Internet Cache Protocol) A protocol used by one proxy server to query another for a cached Web page without having to go to the Internet to retrieve it. See CARP and proxy server. strategy and our announced collocation plans to deliver the highest quality communication solutions to customers throughout the Southwest," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. J. Cyr, CapRock president and COO. "Our strategic relationships with networking and communications leaders such as Cisco allow CapRock to offer high-quality, end-to-end solutions across our scalable network, and are a vital component in providing our customers with the ability to choose one provider for all their voice and data needs." "CapRock's business model is aimed at delivering more than just Internet access See how to access the Internet. , which makes the Cisco IP DSL Switch a great fit for them," said Kambiz Hooshmand, vice president and general manager for the Cisco DSL and Integrated Access Business Unit. "Our breakthrough, next-generation platform will enable CapRock to deliver a broad set of feature-rich, managed, IP+ATM multi-service applications that will satisfy the needs of their customers, gain new revenue, and increase their competitive position." By year's end, CapRock will deploy the 6160 IP DSL Switch-based broadband services platform in primary, secondary and tertiary markets throughout the Southwest, enhancing the company's seamless, state-of-the-art advanced data communications network. These markets will include Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso and Victoria, Texas; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Lafayette, and New Orleans, Louisiana; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma; Albuquerque, New Mexico “Albuquerque” redirects here. For other uses, see Albuquerque (disambiguation). Albuquerque (pronounced [ˈæl.bə.kɚ.kiː], Spanish: [al.βu. ; and Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas required military intervention to desegregate schools (1957–1958). [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 556–557] See : Bigotry . About CapRock CapRock is a southwestern U.S. facilities-based integrated communications provider (ICP) offering local, long-distance, Internet, data and private line services to business customers. The company also provides switched and dedicated access, regional and international long-distance, private lines, dark fiber and bandwidth to carrier customers. The company is building a 7,500-mile fiber network, as well as voice and data networks, throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona. For more information, visit CapRock's web site at http://www.caprock.com. Statements contained in this news release regarding expected financial results and other planned events are forward-looking statements, subject to uncertainties and risks. Among many factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected include, but are not limited to, the following: the substantial indebtedness of the Company including the interest charges associated therewith there·with adv. 1. With that, this, or it. 2. In addition to that. 3. Archaic Immediately thereafter. Adv. 1. and the financial covenants imposed upon the Company by such indebtedness; the Company's ability to successfully, timely and cost-effectively fund and complete its planned growth, including its fiber network; and, competition in the various segments of the communications industry in which the Company seeks to participate. For an expanded discussion on these and additional risks associated with CapRock's business, please see the documents filed by CapRock Communications Corp. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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