DUBLIN, Ireland, -- July 26 1999 -- Esat Net and Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that they are combining efforts to offer IP services over ATM and Frame Relay service to business customers in Ireland.
Using a Cisco Powered Network, Esat Net will offer customers reliable, secure and high-performance Internet services. The relationship highlights Esat Net's and Cisco's focus on using intelligent broadband IP networking to deliver enhanced connectivity and network-based applications.
"Cisco shares our vision that the IP network is the foundation for delivering intelligent business solutions, providing our customers with strategic competitive advantages," said Ronan de Burca, Business Manager, Esat Net. "By working with a leader such as Cisco, we can bring advanced, differentiated networking solutions to market quickly."
Esat Net's services will be based on Esat Telecom's fiber infrastructure, deploying the BPX 8600. for ATM services. Frame Relay will be offered through the MGX 8220.
"Cisco's high-performance, reliable networking solutions enable service providers to offer consistent services," said Paul Mountford, vice president of Cisco's Service Provider Line of Business. "Esat Net's relationship with Cisco will enable business customers to be confident that their service provider will deliver a high level of network interoperability and performance, as well as new, advanced, and differentiated services."
As part of the Cisco Powered Network Program, Esat Net will provide services based predominantly on Cisco equipment and software. Esat Net's participation in the program - including use of the Cisco Powered Network logo to brand its services and marketing support materials - demonstrates Esat Net's ability to provide innovative services and industry-leading technology solutions.
About Esat Net
Founded in 1991, Esat Net (formerly EUnet Ireland) is the first, and largest, Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the corporate market in Ireland. Esat Net offers high-speed Internet access, email, web hosting services, e-commerce solutions, security products, Internet consultancy and implementation, for organizations of all sizes. Esat Net is part of Esat Telecom Group plc, a publicly-quoted company (NASDAQ, EASDAQ and ISEQ) that provides national and international long-distance telecommunications services.Cisco Systems
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