DSL.net Allies with Pointsource to Offer Businesses High-Speed Internet Services.Business/High Tech Editors NEW HAVEN New Haven, city (1990 pop. 130,474), New Haven co., S Conn., a port of entry where the Quinnipiac and other small rivers enter Long Island Sound; inc. 1784. Firearms and ammunition, clocks and watches, tools, rubber and paper products, and textiles are among the many , Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2000 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 .net, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSLN), a direct national provider of high-speed data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and Internet solutions for businesses, today announced that it has partnered with business-to-business solutions provider Pointsource, Inc. to offer companies DSL.net's high-speed Internet See broadband. access and services. As part of this agreement, Pointsource's 500-member-strong direct sales force will offer DSL.net's high-speed 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) Internet access See how to access the Internet. and online business services to its customers. DSL.net services will also be available for purchase online through the Pointsource Web site, http://www.epointsource.com. "Business owners today don't have the time to hunt through multiple vendors to find the solutions they need to stay competitive," said David Struwas, president and chief executive officer of DSL.net. "Pointsource and DSL.net share a philosophy of providing customers with a comprehensive suite of products and services that reduces the administrative and information technology burdens of running a growing company. Working with Pointsource's direct and online sales channels will expand the market coverage for DSL.net solutions." Based in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , California, Pointsource combines various products and services from over 30 industries, offering business owners a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for the business solutions they need from start-up, through expansion, to the point of succession. The company has deployed a skilled national direct sales force in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem with the speed and effectiveness of an Internet commerce site, a unique combination that brings products and services quickly and directly to target markets. DSL.net provides a business-class DSL connection DSL connection n (Comput) → DSL-Anschluss m that enables growing companies to become more productive and efficient, and allows them to take advantage of Internet applications and Web-based services once only available to large corporations. DSL.net's high-performance network, direct-to-customer sales and support model, and broad national footprint make it a key partner to leading business solution providers who are looking to offer on-line applications and services to emerging enterprises. "We're pleased to add DSL.net's broadband access and online services to our growing list of comprehensive business solution offerings," said Bob Nienaber, founder and chief executive officer of Pointsource. "Pointsource's single point-of-contact model gives business owners easy access to the best products and services available today, and allows them to focus more time on running their companies. DSL.net is a great addition to our solutions portfolio." About DSL.net Based in New Haven, Conn., DSL.net, Inc. is a high-speed data communications and Internet solutions provider that uses digital subscriber line technology to provide high-speed Internet access to small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in second- and third-tier cities throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2000, DSL.net had provided service in 300 cities in 45 states. For more information and inquiries regarding DSL.net solutions and services, visit http://www.dsl.net, e-mail info@dsl.net, or call 877/DSL-NET1 (877/375-6381). About Pointsource, Inc. Pointsource, Inc. utilizes its national sale force to drive products and services directly into their target markets. The company is the only B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business portal that combines the skills of heavily trained sales people with the convenience, speed, and effectiveness of the Internet through its Web site: http://www.ePointsource.com. Pointsource has brought together the products and services of 30 industries in order to offer a one-stop shop for every business need from marketing leads to computer systems. DSL.net's authority to provide certain regulated services is held by its subsidiary companies. DSL.net is a trademark of DSL.net, Inc. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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