Compel Forms Partnership with EarthLink Leading Designer and Builder of Data Communication Centers Increases Performance Standards of the Nation's Second Largest ISP biz.yahoo.com Tuesday February 22, 8:12 am Eastern Time Company Press Release
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000-- Compel, LLC today announced a design/build agreement with EarthLink, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELNKD - news), the nation's second largest Internet Service Provider (ISP). Under the partnership agreement, Compel will help design and implement the cabling infrastructure at EarthLink's new Harrisburg, Pa. facility.
The design/build plan calls for the installment of high-speed Ber-Tek Landmark 350 cabling in the 100,000 square foot building, and provides for design sampling and installation of a Panduit 350 megahertz with a 25-year manufacturer's warranty. In addition, Compel is working closely with EarthLink to upgrade and enhance additional facilities in Atlanta and Phoenix by 2002.
``Compel was chosen for this project based on their broad understanding of Internet business as it relates to data communication,' said Jim Moore, director of LAN Services at EarthLink. ``Not only have our needs been met entirely through their 24x7 dedication to us, but they've also worked on an accelerated, fast-track schedule without missing a single deadline.'
On February 4, EarthLink Networks announced its $4 billion merger with MindSpring Enterprise, another leading Internet Service Provider, thereby creating the nation's second largest ISP, EarthLink, Inc. Prior to the merger, Compel first provided cabling to MindSpring's call centers in Phoenix, Dallas and San Jose.
EarthLink is the largest independent Internet Service Provider, bringing the magic of the Internet to more than 3.1 million individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities internationally from more than 5,000 points of presence. EarthLink is committed to doing an exceptional job of pleasing its customers, shareholders, and the community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs. Information about EarthLink and EarthLink Sprint services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net.
Compel, LLC, an Aztec Technology Partners company (Nasdaq:AZTC - news), is a leading full-service developer of large datacom and telecom operations. The company provides expert site selection and data center design and construction, as well as extensive cabling services, physical infrastructure maintenance, outsource network management, and systems integration. Founded in 1979, Compel has demonstrated its industry leadership by serving such companies as American Express, the Boeing Company, the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Ernst & Young, IBM, the Los Angeles Times, Pacific Bell and the Phoenix Coyotes.
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