RC Networks and Hewlett-Packard Expand Strategic Alliance for Delivery of Comprehensive DSL Solutions

Strategic Insights -

RC Networks, Inc., a leading provider of DSL-driven, high-speed Internet access products, has signed a global reseller contract with Hewlett-Packard Company. The three-year agreement allows HP to resell RC Networks' complete family of in-building Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) products, including RC8000 Access Concentrators and their companion Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). The expanded alliance will enable HP to offer comprehensive DSL solutions for the rapidly growing Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) and hospitality markets worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • RC Networks and Hewlett-Packard have signed a global reseller contract that will last for three years, expanding their strategic alliance formed in March.
  • HP will resell RC Networks' complete family of in-building SDSL products, including RC8000 Access Concentrators and CPE with AnyPair technology.
  • RC Networks' products will be resold through HP's network lifecycle services and support in ISP and CLEC sales channels worldwide.
  • Deployed in 34 countries, HP's highly trained support experts will provide 24-hour support and maintenance for RC Networks' customers worldwide.
  • The expanded alliance will enable HP to offer comprehensive DSL solutions for the MTU and hospitality markets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific.
  • RC Networks' RC8000 Access Concentrators and CPE offer bandwidth management on each port, enabling differentiated services to meet individual tenants' requirements.
  • RC Networks' solutions are designed to provide high-speed Internet access to tenants and guests easily and cost-effectively, with industry-leading AnyPair technology delivering DSL over conventional phone lines.

Statistics:

  • 5 million DSL lines are projected to grow in Europe by the end of 2002, according to a recent research report by Ovum Ltd.
  • 3.3 million DSL subscribers are estimated to be deployed in Europe by 2003, according to a study by Cahners In-Stat Group.
  • RC Networks' solution, the RC8000 product family, offers connections to SDSL always-on, high-speed access up to 2.3 Mbps.
  • The RC8000 product family eliminates costly installation and re-wiring expense, providing connections to SDSL at any distance from the telephone company's CO.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire: "RC Networks and Hewlett-Packard Company Team Up to Deliver Comprehensive DSL Solutions".
  • RC Networks: "RC Networks Solution, RC8000 Access Concentrators and CPE".
  • Ovum Ltd: "DSL Lines in Europe to Reach 5 Million by End 2002".
  • Cahners In-Stat Group: "DSL Deployment in Europe to Reach 3.3 Million Subscribers by 2003".