Concentric Launches Industry's First, Most Comprehensive Private Label DSL Program
Private Label Program Provides a Complete Turn-Key Solution, Allowing Partners To Rapidly Deploy DSL Service to Supplement Their Existing Product Offerings
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Network Corp. (Nasdaq: CNCX - news), a leading provider of e-business solutions for small- to medium-sized companies, today unveiled a private label digital subscriber line (DSL) solution targeted at companies looking to quickly and cost-effectively add a high-speed, ''always on'' Internet access solution to their business service portfolio. The ConcentricDSL Private Label solution allows local phone companies, competitive local exchange carriers, long distance providers, Internet service providers, business retailers, VARs and systems integrators to leverage Concentric's proven experience in the DSL market and enjoy the benefits of the company's extensive 18-city DSL footprint. Moreover, this comprehensive solution absolves much of the time, capital and resources required to build the extensive work flow and billing management systems which are required for an internal implementation of DSL service.
By leveraging Concentric's established relationships with local loop providers, DSL service is now accessible to companies who want to provide their customers a secure, affordable, high-speed network connection, but without incurring the large investment required to establish such a service. For private labeled DSL customers, Concentric can equip each DSL account with multiple static IP addresses, e-mail boxes, and Web site hosting capabilities. Moreover, by combining ConcentricDSL Private Label with the award-winning ConcentricHost Private Label service, end-user e-mail addresses and Web site hosting services can also be branded under the name of the private label partner. Finally, if desired, private label partners can outsource additional resource components, including pre-sales personnel, installation and customer support, further leveraging Concentric's economies of scale and skill. In this manner, a complete networking solution set is available to ConcentricDSL Private Label partners, who in turn can provide a full suite of Internet services to their customer base.
''As one of the first in the industry to begin offering DSL service, we've constructed a footprint and a service performance level that is ideal for private labeling,'' said Henry R. Nothhaft, chairman, president and CEO of Concentric Network. ''ConcentricDSL Private Label allows companies to tap into resources that aren't easily duplicated, thereby reducing overall time-to-market at a fraction of the cost of an in-house effort.''
Private Label DSL Service
In addition to offering a range of service options, Concentric has simplified the ordering, installation and billing processes for private label partners. Concentric handles all circuit ordering and installation, end-to-end communication with the DSL-CLECs and provides the required hardware at the customer's location.
To simplify the billing process, private label partners receive a single monthly price and bill statement, consolidating both the DSL circuit and the Internet access charges. Companies using the private labeled DSL service also enjoy the benefits of the ConcentricHost Private Label solution. In this way, end-users are afforded a complete solution that seamlessly combines DSL services, e-mail accounts, and Web hosting space, all under a private label.
Since launching DSL in late 1997, Concentric has aggressively expanded its deployment to 18 metropolitan cities, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
About Concentric Network Corporation
Concentric Network Corporation provides complete, easy-to-use Internet business solutions for small- to medium-sized companies and customized Virtual Private Network and data center services for larger organizations. Concentric's portfolio of services for small- to medium-sized companies includes high-speed DSL access, Web hosting and e-commerce. For larger enterprises, the company offers dedicated Web hosting and data center services. Concentric is the first application infrastructure provider, offering a suite of infrastructure services that enable application service providers to deliver applications and Web-based services over the Internet or a VPN. Concentric's VPN solutions enable an organization to securely and reliably communicate with its offices, mobile sales force, business partners, vendors and customers. Concentric's services rely on a high-performance, ATM-based network that covers North America, and through various partnerships, reaches internationally. Concentric also operates state-of-the-art hosting centers at strategic locations across the U.S. All Concentric services are backed by 24 hour/7 days a week customer support, and many are backed by strong service level agreements.
The company has received Most Innovative ISP two-years in a row from Inter@ctive Week, and recently received two Well-Connected Awards from Network Computing for Most Innovative Service Provider of the Year and for Best Enterprise Internet Service Provider for ConcentricHost(TM). Deloitte & Touche recently ranked Concentric the 6th fastest growing technology company in Silicon Valley, as part of their Fast 50 Program. The company consistently receives top ratings by Inverse Network Technology, an independent research firm that grades the performance of network service providers each month. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol ''CNCX,'' Concentric Network is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with operations offices in Southern California, Chicago, Il., St. Louis, Mo., and Saginaw, Mich., along with sales and channel support across the U.S. For more information, access the company's Web site at concentric.net or contact Public Relations at publicrelations@concentric.com.
Concentric has reached an agreement to acquire Internet Technology Group plc (AIM: ITH.L), a leading provider of Internet access and hosting for businesses in the UK. The acquisition is subject to Internet Technology Group shareholder, court and regulatory approvals and is currently expected to close in the fourth quarter of 1999.
This press release contains forward looking statements regarding Concentric's proposed acquisition of Internet Technology Group plc (ITG), and the potential benefits to be realized by the combined groups, including but not limited to expansion of Internet services into Europe, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including the requirement for Internet Technology Group stockholder, court and regulatory approval, and the ability of the combined groups to successfully integrate and expand their service offerings.
Concentric Network Corporation, the Concentric logo and ConcentricHost are registered trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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