September 21, 1999
Cabletron Aligns with Unisys for Internetworking Services
Strategic relationship augments Cabletron's GlobalNetwork Technology Services offering with the Unisys portfolio of network lifecycle support solutions
BLUE BELL, PA, September 21, 1999 -- Unisys Corporation and Cabletron
Systems today announced a strategic services agreement through which Unisys will deliver on-site service for Cabletron's entire internetworking hardware and software solutions portfolio. This alliance will help ensure the continual availability to customers of network resources required for electronic business and other mission-critical enterprise applications.
Under terms of the agreement, Unisys will provide a full range of services including maintenance, installation, and moves/adds/changes on 24-by-7 basis.
Cabletron will leverage the Unisys global service delivery network to
augment its own GlobalNetwork Technology Services, extending Cabletron's acclaimed service and support offerings to a wider range of multi-national customers. As a leading provider of network integration and managed services, Unisys supports heterogeneous distributed computing environments on a global basis - providing customers with responsive on-site support services to maximize network availability.
"As networks gain prominence as strategic business assets, network
availability is increasingly critical -- and downtime is intolerable," said Earle Humphreys, executive vice president, GlobalNetwork Technology Services at Cabletron Systems. "Cabletron, through its GlobalNetwork Technology Services, is committed to implementing and supporting the industry's most advanced networking communications solutions, with particular expertise in the design, implementation, and support of high-speed routed networks, as well as the latest advanced technology enabled services. By teaming with Unisys, a proven leader in the design, implementation, and support of critical networks for electronic business, we are able to provide a valuable new support resource for customers."
"With its emphasis on total e-business networking solutions, Cabletron is an ideal partner for strategic service from Unisys," commented David Saunders, vice president, Distributed Computing Support Services Worldwide, Unisys Global Customer Services. "The global, 24-by-7 service capability represented by this alliance enhances Cabletron's position and capability to deliver rapid implementation and on-site support needed to ensure optimal network availability and performance."
The Cabletron relationship is managed through the Unisys Strategic Service Partnership program. Unisys provides its Strategic Service Partners the opportunity to offer a wide range of services around the world -- without having to build or buy their own expanded service capability. The program offers electronic access to a single worldwide service call tracking, management and logistics information system as well as a marketing support program.
About Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems, a premier provider of enterprise-class, e-business
networking solutions, delivers dependable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron is the e-business communications specialist for the information age. Cabletron's web site can be reached on the Internet at cabletron.com.
About Unisys
Unisys is 34,000 employees helping customers in 100 countries apply
information technology to solve their business problems. Unisys solutions are based on a broad portfolio of global information services including electronic business, systems integration including custom and "repeatable" application solutions, outsourcing, Microsoft Windows NT services, network services, and multivendor maintenance and support, coupled with enterprise-class servers and associated middleware, software and storage. Repeatable solutions are focused on key vertical markets including financial services, transportation, telecommunications, government, publishing, and other commercial markets. The company is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, in the Greater Philadelphia area. For more information on the company, access the Unisys home page on the World Wide Web at www.unisys.com. Investor information can be found at www.unisys.com/investor.
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