London, England -- August 17, 1999 -- Star and Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that they are combining efforts to offer Internet Access - ISDN or Leased Line to business customers in the UK.
With a Cisco Powered Network, Star offers customers reliable, secure and high-performance Internet services. The relationship highlights Star'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 Jos White, Director, Star. "By working with a leader such as Cisco, we can bring advanced, differentiated networking solutions to market quickly."
Star will deploy Cisco routers including the 7200, 4700, 4500 & 2500.
"Cisco's high-performance, reliable networking solutions enable service providers to offer consistent services," said Paul Mountford, senior vice president of Cisco's Service Provider Line of Business. "Star 's relationship with Cisco will enable Star 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, Star will provide services based predominantly on Cisco equipment and software. Star 's participation in the program - including use of the Cisco Powered Network logo to brand its services and marketing support materials - demonstrates Star 's ability to provide innovative services and industry-leading technology solutions.
About Star
Star is one of the few Internet companies dedicated to the needs of the business user. It provides a range of services to fully integrate and implement Internet technology across the public Internet and private networks, encompassing Internet, Intranet and Extranet applications. Netstar, Star's product to connect private networks to the Internet was voted the Internet product of the year at the Networking Industry Awards 1997 and is installed in over 400 companies across the UK. Customers include Psion, Group Four, Warwickshire County Council, GWR, BSM, Misys, Laura Ashley and Mitsubishi Motors.Cisco Systems
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