Infonet Launches Global Videoconferencing Service, IP Video VPN.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2004 New Service Provides Fully Managed, Business Quality IP Videoconferencing; Delivers Significant Return on Investment Over ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. Video Services Infonet Services Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IN), a leading provider of global communications services for multinationals, today announced the availability of its global videoconferencing service, IP Video 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. . Available today in more than 33 countries, IP Video VPN lets multinationals connect their globally distributed videoconferencing systems across the MPLS-enabled IP infrastructure of Infonet's The World Network(R). Specifically engineered with a Cisco Powered Network certified video Class of Service (CoS), IP Video VPN is uniquely designed to successfully operate videoconferencing as a real-time application on a global scale. For multinationals looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a truly global IP video solution, IP Video VPN can be used as an entry into videoconferencing, or can be a migration solution for enterprises that have already experienced the benefits of traditional ISDN videoconferencing but wish to make a switch to a native IP solution. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. James Eibisch, research director, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. IP and Hosting Services at International Data Corporation (IDC), "a managed video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. service over an MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. IP VPN makes sense due to the flat rate pricing, ease of use and quick call set up. We believe converging video as well as voice onto the IP data network is the natural next step in data network services." In addition to the global IP video Class of Service, Infonet can offer end-to-end consulting and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. to support the move to IP Video VPN, including equipment procurement, installation and management via a partnership with Polycom, a leader in video equipment and solutions. Additional features of IP Video VPN include: -- Any-to-any global IP connectivity with access speeds ranging from 128 Kbps to 45 Mbps. -- High speed, always on bandwidth, right-sized for videoconferencing. -- Service level agreements specifically designed to meet the demanding criteria of international video communications. -- Available as stand-alone video or converged with voice and data. "In contrast to ISDN based solutions, IP Video VPN is easily managed, highly reliable and cost-effective," said Kent Lowell, senior director, MultiMedia Services, Infonet. "In an international environment, Infonet delivers dramatic savings over traditional ISDN videoconferencing, thus ensuring our clients a quick return on investment and a better video conferencing experience." About Infonet Infonet Services Corporation, known for its quality of service, is a leading provider of managed network communications services for nearly 3,000 multinational entities. Employing a unique consultative approach, Infonet offers integrated solutions optimizing the complex relationship between enterprise applications and the global network. Extensive project management capabilities are the foundation for the services and solution offerings (broadband, Internet, intranet, multimedia, videoconferencing, wireless/remote access, local provisioning, application and consulting services) positioning Infonet as a single-source partner for multinational entities. In particular, Infonet IP VPN solutions offer multinationals a unique combination of Private and Public IP services as well as a full set of Managed Security and Mobility Services. Rated "Best in Class" overall in Telemark's survey of Global Managed Data Network Services, Infonet has also won "Best Customer Care" and "Best Carrier" at the World Communication Awards. Founded in 1970, Infonet owns and operates The World Network(R), accessible from more than 180 countries, and provides local service support in over 70 countries and territories. Infonet's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the symbol IN. Additional information about the company is available at www.infonet.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement: Infonet may have made forward-looking statements in this release. These statements, if any, are based on information available to the company as of the date of this release and Infonet undertakes no duty to update the information to take account of later events. The accuracy of our forward-looking statements will also be affected by the strength of the market for Infonet products and services, competition, the timely transitioning of new business opportunities to Infonet's network and the effect of currency fluctuation. Investors should bear these risk factors in mind as well as those elaborated on in Infonet's 10K, 10-Qs and other recent filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents are available through the investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. portion of Infonet's web site at www.infonet.com. |
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