Boise, Idaho, -- June 25, 1998 -- Micron Internet Services, adivision of Micron Technology, Inc., and the largest direct Internetservice provider in Idaho received the designation as an Authorized CiscoPowered Network. This designation makes Micron the region's first locallybased provider to receive this status.
"It is significant that Micron has become a part of the Cisco Powered Network program," said Todd Chavez, marketing manager for Micron Internet Services. "Micron's network is based on the principles of quality and excellence. By becoming an authorized Cisco Powered Network, we can bring advanced, differentiated networking solutions to market quickly," added Chavez.
Recent enhancements to Micron's "fault tolerant" network include additional Internet capacity and caching technology using Cisco's Cache Engine to speed Web access. Micron's Internet access is available throughout the Intermountain West.
"Cisco's high-performance, reliable networking solutionsenable service providers to offer consistent services," said Don Listwin,executive vice president of Cisco's Service Provider Line of Business."Micron Internet Services' relationship with Cisco means Micron customers canbe confident that their service will be delivered with a high level ofnetwork interoperability and performance, as well as new, advanced, anddifferentiated services."
In the Cisco Powered Network Program, Micron InternetServices will provide services based predominantly on Cisco equipment andsoftware. Micron Internet Services' participation in the program -including use of the Cisco Powered Network logo to brand its services andmarketing support materials demonstrates Micron Internet Services' ability toprovide innovative services and industry-leading technology solutions.
About Micron
Micron Internet Services, a division of Micron Technology, Inc. has been providing Internet service since 1994. Micron Technology, Inc., and its subsidiaries manufacture and market DRAMs, other semiconductor components, remote intelligent communications (RIC) products, board level products, and personal computers. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (NYSE) under the symbol MU.Cisco Systems
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