COLOGNE, Germany -- June 22, 1999 -- German Internet service provider, NetCologne, and Cisco Systems today announced they are combining efforts to offer Internet access to business customers & consumers in Germany.
Using a Cisco Powered Network, NetCologne will offer customers reliable, secure and high-performance Internet services including web hosting, dial and DSL access, voice (ATM, cable, data integration), network management and security services. The relationship highlights NetCologne's and Cisco's focus on using intelligent broadband Internet Protocol (IP) networking to deliver enhanced connectivity and network-based applications.
"Cisco shares our vision that IP is the foundation for delivering intelligent business solutions, providing our customers with strategic competitive advantages," said Altfried Kleine Borgmann, CIO, of NetCologne. "By working with a leader such as Cisco, we can bring advanced, differentiated networking solutions to market quickly."
To achieve these solutions, NetCologne will deploy a range of Cisco routers (1000 & 2500) along with the AS5200 and AS5300 for Dial Access and the LS1010 ATM switch.
"Cisco's high-performance, reliable networking solutions enable service providers to offer consistent services," said Peter Lewi, vice president of Cisco Systems Germany. "NetCologne's relationship with Cisco will enable their customers to be confident that will receive a high level of network interoperability and performance, as well as new, advanced, and differentiated services."
As part of the Cisco Powered Network Program, NetCologne will provide services based predominantly on Cisco equipment and software. NetCologne 's participation in the program - including use of the Cisco Powered Network logo to brand its services and marketing support materials - demonstrates NetCologne's ability to provide innovative services and industry-leading technology solutions.
About NetCologne
"NetCologne -- Gesellschaft f|r Telekommunikation mbH" is a telecommunication service provider in the Greater Cologne area. The company set up an own subscriber network that covers the whole Greater Cologne area. After entering the market on 1998 NetCologne now also provides the surrounding communities with its services. NetCologne intends to extend its services and to provide the whole governmental district of Cologne with its telecommunication services. Shareholders are the local electricity board "Gas-, Elektrizitdts- und Wasserwerke Kvln", as well as the regional based banks "Spadtsparkasse Kvln" and "Kreissparkasse Kvln".Cisco Systems
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