LOS ANGELES, Calif -- June 7, 1999 -- TelePacific Communications and Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced that TelePacific's dedicated Internet access, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Web hosting services, which are targeted to business customers in major California and Nevada markets, will be implemented on a Cisco Powered Network. As a Cisco Powered Network customer, TelePacific will use Cisco technology to provision these services.
TelePacific is a competitive local exchange carrier that provides a comprehensive package of telecom and high-speed Internet services including DigitalVelocity T1 Access, DSL access and Web hosting services, to small- and medium-sized businesses in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas. By choosing to build these services on a Cisco-powered infrastructure, their customers receive all the benefits of end-to-end networking: simplified, cost-efficient network management; higher network availability; and faster deployment of New World network services.
"Cisco shares our vision that the IP network is the foundation for delivering rapid and extensive customer-centric business solutions," said Ira Morris, president and COO of TelePacific Communications. "By working with Cisco, we have been able to quickly integrate advanced and secure networking solutions into our full communications line up."
Using New World technology from Cisco, TelePacific Communications is enabling their customers to experience a higher level of network interoperability and performance," stated Larry Lang, vice president of marketing for Cisco's Service Provider Line of Business. "By becoming a member of the Cisco Powered Network program, TelePacific is telling its customers they will receive a high-performance network that is reliable, secure and responsive."
TelePacific is deploying Cisco 7500 and 1600 series routers, Lightstream ATM switches and the Cisco 6100 series DSL equipment.
TelePacific's participation in the Cisco Powered Network program demonstrates commitment to providing industry-leading technology solutions and services that are built predominantly on Cisco equipment and software. TelePacific, along with Cisco, is helping to create a New World communications infrastructure that integrates data distribution, voice and video services. This New World network will enable both individuals and business communities to gain the benefits of these leading-edge technologies and services.
About TelePacific Communications
TelePacific Communications is a "smart build" competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) that competes with GTE (NYSE: GTE) and SBC Communications (NYSE: SBC) in the local phone markets in California and Nevada. It integrates the local and long distance voice, data, and multimedia needs of its corporate, university, hotel and hospital clients. Focused on meeting the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses, TelePacific provides a comprehensive package of telecom and high-speed Internet services, including DigitalVelocity DSL access and web templating. TelePacific currently services Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas. For more information visit the website at http://www.telepacific.com.Cisco Systems
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