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PSINet Teams with Lucent, Bay Networks, and Bell Atlantic To Deliver EduGate Service
PR Newswire - October 22, 1997 15:33
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Turn-key Solution to Bring High-speed Internet Access to New Jersey
Schools, Colleges, and Universities at Unprecedented Low Cost
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- PSINet Inc. (Nasdaq: PSIX),
Lucent Technologies, Bay Networks, and Bell Atlantic today, during the New
Jersey School Boards Exhibition and Workshop, announced the introduction of
EduGate(SM). EduGate is a unique combination of Internet services designed
particularly for the needs of state educational institutions. By bundling
a collection of best-of-breed offerings, the EduGate initiative presents
complete Internet solutions to schools at a price below $12,200.
Lucent will serve as the primary distributor for EduGate. The solution
combines PSINet Internet access, Bay Networks connectivity hardware, and
Bell Atlantic switched multi-megabit data service (SMDS) connectivity
services. EduGate, beginning in New Jersey, strives to assist the state's
more than 600 school districts and learning institutions in applying the
educational benefits of the Information Age.
Commenting on EduGate's market impact, Karl Loriega, public sector analyst
at G2R, Inc. in Mountain View, CA, said: "We believe that 1998 could be
the year when Internet-based education comes of age, but this will require
the support of strategic third-party organizations in areas such as
connectivity, integration, and management. January will see the
implementation of the E-RATE program, the Clinton Administration's $2
billion plan to subsidize Internet technology acquisition for the nation's
schools, and strong support continues for existing programs such as the
Technology Literacy Challenge Fund. Along with focused educational
initiatives by companies like PSINet, Lucent, and Bay Networks, G2R
believes that widespread educational benefits could be realized on an
ambitious schedule," Loriega added.
"The Internet has created a global educational platform, but the absence
of complete cost-effective solutions, has limited the ability of educational
institutions to participate," said Michael Odenwald, PSINet regional
channel manager/major account manager for Lucent, in announcing the
initiative. "EduGate removes cost as a barrier for widespread Internet use
among our nation's educational institutions. The turn-key nature of this
agreement not only delivers affordability, but also ensures reliability of
the components and flexibility for future growth," Odenwald added.
About PSINet
PSINet is a leading provider of turn-key corporate Internet and intranet
access, managed security services, electronic commerce solutions and Web
hosting services throughout the United States and abroad. PSINet manages
one of the world's largest and most advanced fast-packet networks, which
provides state-of-the-art, high speed Internet access ranging from
dedicated high-speed circuits to ISDN to high-speed modem dial-up. PSINet
backs up its state-of-the-art network with the industry's original service
guarantee, employing automatic back-up systems and crediting for service
outages. Headquartered in Herndon, Va., PSINet has offices throughout the
U.S. and subsidiaries in Canada, Japan and Europe, including Belgium,
Germany and the U.K. For more information contact PSINet by phone at
703-904-4100, by e-mail at info@psi.com or by accessing the corporate Web
site at psi.net
SOURCE PSINet Inc.
/CONTACT: Michael P. Binko of PSINet, 703-904-4100, ext. 1597 or
binkom@psi.com /
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