OpenROUTE Networks Partners with Ameritech to Offer Secure Internet Routers

Strategic Insights -

OpenROUTE Networks, Inc., a leader in secure Internet technologies, has announced a partnership with Ameritech, one of the largest providers of communication services worldwide. Through this partnership, Ameritech will market OpenROUTE's secure Internet routers as part of a new Internet Service unveiled this week. OpenROUTE's GT 70 and GTX 1000 routers will be offered with Ameritech's ISDN LAN Internet Service, providing unmatched throughput, security, and reliability. This partnership will give OpenROUTE a significant opportunity to increase awareness of its superior technology and provide a cost-effective and easily managed solution for small and mid-size customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • OpenROUTE Networks, Inc. has partnered with Ameritech to offer secure Internet routers in Ameritech's new Internet Service.
  • The partnership will make OpenROUTE's GT 70 and GTX 1000 routers available with Ameritech's ISDN LAN Internet Service, providing unmatched throughput, security, and reliability.
  • OpenROUTE's GT 70 has been pre-configured for simple installation, while the GTX 1000 provides increased flexibility and includes a rich array of security options, ease of use, and affordability.
  • OpenROUTE's secure router will be available in several cities worldwide, including Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Indianapolis.
  • Bryan Holley, CEO and President of OpenROUTE Networks, stated that OpenROUTE is the price/performance leader in providing secure Internet connections.
  • Ameritech's senior manager for Internet product development, Terry Dean, believes that the combination of Ameritech's services and OpenROUTE's award-winning technology will be an excellent choice for customers.
  • OpenROUTE Networks has a history of commercializing innovative products, including the industry's first multi-protocol router in 1985.
  • OpenROUTE software is licensed by leading vendors, including IBM, Digital, Lucent/Ascend Communications, and Motorola.

*Today, OpenROUTE software powers more than 200,000 routers worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 200,000: The number of routers powered by OpenROUTE software worldwide.
  • 1985: The year OpenROUTE commercialized the industry's first multi-protocol router.
  • 7 cities: The number of cities where OpenROUTE's secure router will be available with Ameritech's ISDN LAN Internet Service.

Sources:

  • OpenROUTE Networks, Inc., press release, "OpenROUTE Networks Partners with Ameritech to Offer Secure Internet Routers".
  • Nasdaq: OPEN, "OpenROUTE Networks, Inc.".
  • Nasdaq: AIT, "Ameritech".