Cl@rity Communications Renamed Rivien.Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2000 New name and network reflect unique mission, vision Cary Joshi, 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 Cl@rity Communications, today announced the company will be renamed Rivien. A new breed of communications provider, Rivien delivers integrated Internet, voice and Web communications services to small and medium businesses over a next-generation broadband network. Rivien is the first applications infrastructure provider ("AIP AIP acute intermittent porphyria. AIP Acute intermittent porphyria ") with a Tier 1 Internet backbone (communications, networking) Internet backbone - High-speed networks that carry Internet traffic. These communications networks are provided by companies such as AT&T, GTE, IBM, MCI, Netcom, Sprint, UUNET and consist of high-speed links in the T1, T3, OC1 and OC3 ranges. and localized customer service and support, thereby setting a new standard for telecommunications companies worldwide. Joshi announced Rivien's formal name change from Cl@rity Communications, founded in January 1999, at the CompTel Fall Business Meeting and Trade Exposition here where he is moderating a panel, "Defining Your Market: What Niche are you Serving?," that focuses on market changes affecting today's CLECs, ISPs, and DLECs. Rivien today also announced that it is building a multi-million-dollar national broadband OC-48 IP network, complete with Tier 1 Internet access See how to access the Internet. (including peering and transit). Once fully deployed, Rivien's network will link 80 percent of the U.S. population. "Rivien, from the word `river,' reflects the dynamic nature of communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. and our position as a leader in charting its new direction. With our focus on local customer service, the underserved small and medium business market, and the most advanced network, Rivien will continue to evolve as the industry pacesetter." Joshi noted that Rivien will soon be announcing additions to its seasoned executive team from the top ranks of the Internet and telecommunications industries. Headquartered in the greater Washington DC area, Rivien is the first AIP delivering advanced broadband multimedia solutions including high-speed Internet See broadband. access, Web hosting, security, 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. , on-net voice services (local, long distance and Centrex), and ASP applications through a self-service Web portal--all seamlessly integrated into a single connection to small and medium business customers. Additional information regarding Rivien can be found at www.rivien.com |
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