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Broadwing Communications Partners with XACCT Technologies to Deliver Innovative IP VPN Solution

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Broadwing Communications, a subsidiary of Broadwing Inc., has joined forces with XACCT Technologies to develop a best-in-class IP Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution. The partnership aims to deliver high-performance and secure VPN services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as traditional large network users. The eClass offering combines Broadwing's next-generation IP network with sophisticated VPN security and traffic management capabilities, ensuring true business-grade IP VPN performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Broadwing Communications has partnered with XACCT Technologies to deliver a best-in-class IP VPN solution, eClass.
  • The eClass offering combines Broadwing's next-generation IP network with sophisticated VPN security and traffic management capabilities.
  • XACCT's multi-source, multi-layer network usage metering and mediation solution, XACCTusage, will be integrated into Broadwing's IP network to support the eClass services suite.
  • Broadwing's eClass IP VPN services will provide customers with accurate usage-based billing and smart web Customer Network Management (CMN) for IP.
  • The General Manager of Broadwing Communications, David A. Torline, stated that the company's selection of XACCT illustrates their commitment to accountability through accurate and accessible usage and network performance metrics.
  • Eric Gries, president and CEO of XACCT, emphasized that Broadwing's IP backbone provides businesses with the speed and reliability needed to succeed, with XACCTusage supporting a cutting-edge VPN solution focused on customers' needs.
  • Broadwing Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadwing Inc., an integrated communications powerhouse delivering voice, data, and Internet solutions.
  • Broadwing sets the standard for customer accountability with its first-in-the-industry Installation Guarantee.

Statistics:

  • 38 cities have Broadwing locations with 6,000 employees.
  • 1st June 2000 is schedule for General availability of eClass.

Sources:

  • Broadwing Communications press release, May 1, 2000
  • XACCT Technologies press release, May 1, 2000
  • Broadwing Inc. website at broadwing.com
  • NYSE:BRW listing for Broadwing Inc.

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