Axient Communications Expands Media-Quality Internet Experiences

Strategic Insights -

Axient Communications Inc., a provider of media-quality Internet experiences and services, has announced agreements with Documentum, a leading provider of Internet-scale content management solutions, and Telocity, a leading national provider of integrated residential broadband services. Through these new relationships, Axient is expanding the scope of its delivery of Octane, a media-quality experience offering full-screen, full-speed, high-resolution video, clear stereo sound and fast text and graphics.

Key Takeaways:

  • Axient Communications has signed agreements with Documentum and Telocity to expand its delivery of Octane, a media-quality experience offering full-screen, full-speed, high-resolution video, clear stereo sound and fast text and graphics.
  • The agreements will enable users of the Documentum 4i eBusiness Edition content management platform to access high-resolution graphic displays and streaming media in content creation and communications.
  • Axient's partnership with Telocity will enable the nationwide delivery of media-quality content to reach broadband Internet users.
  • Octane is designed to deliver content locally rather than across the congested Internet, resulting in a media-quality experience for end-users with broadband connections, fast connections for commerce, and priority handling of enterprise mission-critical information.
  • Axient has formed strategic alliances with Williams Communications Group Inc., NBCOlympics.com, Internet service providers, and other partners.
  • Documentum develops, markets, and supports Internet-scale content management solutions that accelerate organizations' online presences.
  • Telocity is a leading nationwide provider of integrated residential broadband services, with a current broadband footprint covering more than 125 major Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) across the United States.

Statistics:

  • Axient Communications has licensed its products to more than 900 Global 2000 and Internet customers in a broad range of industries.
  • Documentum has 21 offices worldwide and offers a full range of global consulting services and programs through its Professional Services organization.
  • Telocity provides high-speed broadband services through DSL technology and intends to expand its services nationwide using the most reliable, flexible, and cost-effective broadband access technologies available.
  • Axient's next-generation network has been designed to deliver content locally, resulting in a media-quality experience for end-users with broadband connections.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Axient Communications Inc. Signs Agreement with Documentum and Telocity" (September 14, 2000)
  • Axient Communications Inc. website, "About Axient"
  • Documentum website, "About Documentum"
  • Telocity website, "About Telocity"