Enterasys Networks Signs On ICT Group With Their Gigabit Ethernet and VPN Technologies.Business/Technology Editors ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2002 Enterasys and The Datastore Implement a Reliable, High-Performance LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and WAN Infrastructure for ICT (1) (Information and Communications Technology) An umbrella term for the information technology field. See IT. (2) (International Computers and Tabulators) See ICL. 1. (testing) ICT - In Circuit Test. Group's New Corporate Headquarters and Remote Contact Centers Enterasys Networks This article or section contains information about scheduled or expected future events. It may contain tentative information; the content may change as the event approaches and more information becomes available. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ETS ETS Educational Testing Service (nonprofit private educational testing and measurement organization) ETS Emergency Telecommunications Service ETS Electronic Trading System ETS Engineering (&) Technical Services ), a leading provider of broadline enterprise networking The networking infrastructure in a large enterprise with multiple computer systems and networks of different types is extraordinarily complex. Due to the myriad of interfaces that are required, much of what goes on has little to do with the real data processing of the payroll and orders. solutions, today announced that ICT Group, Inc., a leading global provider of customer relationship management (CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. ) solutions, has standardized on Enterasys' Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. and 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. solutions as their new strategic networking Strategic Networks Strategic Networks play a major role in the overall Strategy Development Process. Strategic Networks need to be developed, managed and measured professionally and are responsible for successful executed strategies and strategic roadmaps. platform. At ICT's new corporate headquarters in Newtown, Pa., and North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. contact centers, Enterasys' multilayer switching and routing technologies provide high-performance network connectivity with the scalability to support ICT's critical, high-bandwidth CRM applications and growing user base. In addition, Enterasys' Aurorean VPN solutions support the company's employees and clients, providing them with remote access to corporate applications. Engineers from The Datastore, a full-service provider of enterprise-wide solutions headquartered in Maple Shade, NJ, ICT and Enterasys worked together to design the high-speed, intelligent network architecture. Recently recognized as one of Business Week's "100 Hot Growth Companies", ICT relocated its corporate headquarters to a 105,000 square foot facility to accommodate the company's accelerated growth. Consistent with its mission of providing clients with high-quality, consistent CRM sales, service and marketing solutions, it was important for the company to choose a vendor that would provide them with ample support and networking expertise, to help ensure a smooth transition during the move. ICT's infrastructure demands a high degree of network availability to support its on-site and remote users, and to ensure that its customers receive the highest level of service possible. "Working with our long-term partner, The Datastore, we found that Enterasys' technology provided us with the best system for ICT's new corporate headquarters as well as a standardized platform on which to network our contact centers," said Pamela Goyke, ICT's Chief Information Officer. "In addition, the flexibility and support we've received from Enterasys has been impressive; their willingness to listen to our needs and tailor a customized solution to meet/exceed our requirements has helped streamline the transition process and ensure the delivery of quality, seamless service to our clients." The new network includes Enterasys' X-Pedition multilayer switch routers, providing Gigabit Ethernet connectivity throughout the network core. In addition, Enterasys Matrix E7 switches support more than 400 users in ICT's new corporate headquarters, and Vertical Horizon switches provide connectivity in its contact centers. "We have worked closely with ICT for more than 10 years and have keen insight to their IT infrastructure needs," said Matt Himmelstein, vice president of sales for The Datastore. "We believe the Enterasys solution is the best technology to help them achieve their business communications objectives." Enterasys' Aurorean Virtual Private Networking (VPN) solutions provide secure, high-speed remote access, allowing ICT's telecommuters and traveling employees to easily utilize corporate applications and resources. Customers of ICT's hosted CRM technologies use Aurorean VPN to access top-tier CRM applications, such as Seibel's contact management and sales force automation Automating the sales activities within an organization. A comprehensive SFA package provides such functions as contact management, note and information sharing, quick proposal and presentation generation, product configurators, calendars and to-do lists. and Oracle's relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. , which are hosted on ICT's servers and accessed remotely for use by clients at their own in-house contact centers. "Our work with ICT and The Datastore demonstrates Enterasys' ability to provide a comprehensive LAN and WAN networking solution for an enterprise, both in terms of technology and service," said Mads Lillelund, executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing, Enterasys Networks. "The high-speed, scalable infrastructure will support ICT as they continue to grow and offer their clients the highest level of CRM solutions available. We are delighted to support ICT in their strategic IT platform development initiatives." About ICT Group: ICT Group, headquartered in Newtown, Pa., is a leading global provider of integrated customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. The Company helps clients identify, acquire, retain, service, measure and maximize the lifetime value of their customer relationships. The Company manages CRM service operations in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean from which it supports domestic and multinational corporations
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About Enterasys Networks Enterasys Networks (NYSE: ETS) is a leading worldwide provider of communications infrastructures for enterprise-class customers. Enterasys' networking hardware and software offerings deliver the innovative security, availability and mobility solutions required by Global 2000 organizations coupled with the industry's strongest service and support. For more information, visit www.enterasys.com. This release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding the future financial performance of the company or other future events and circumstances. Such forward-looking statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results or events could differ materially. Risks that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include business disruption and market perceptions associated with the company's emergence as an independent public company, as well as risks associated with competitive conditions, pricing and margin pressures as a result of product shifts and changes in market dynamics, greater use of, and expenses associated with, distributors and resellers, limited management resources, the company's acquisition strategy, volatility in the stock markets and market valuations being placed on communications infrastructure and service companies, technological changes, intellectual property protection and related issues, dependence on suppliers and contract manufacturers, and potential volatility in operating results, among others. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties related to the company's business, please refer to Cabletron Systems, Inc.'s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the its most recent annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , and its other more recent reports on Form10-Q and Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. . |
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