Wavve Telecommunications, Inc. Joins Cisco Powered Network Program, Bolstering its Ability to Provide Highly Reliable, Scaleable Network Services and Applications to Business Customers
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3, 2000 - Wavve Telecommunications, Inc. (CDNX: WV) today announced that it is working with Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, to offer premier "one-stop-shop" e-commerce solutions to business customers in North America. Bridging the gap between the ISP and ASP, Wavve is a next generation e-service applications provider, offering complete infrastructure and application solutions under one roof. These advanced end-to-end services include physical and virtual hosting, virtual private networks (VPNs), network security and e-commerce applications based on a highly reliable and scalable IP infrastructure from Cisco.
Wavve has been designated a Cisco Powered Network provider assuring customers it maintains a high level of network interoperability and performance, with services based on Cisco equipment. Wavve's participation in the program - including use of the Cisco-Powered Network logo to brand its services and marketing support materials - is part of a strategic positioning initiative developed to reinforce the quality and security of the company's network management solutions and differentiate the value of its services.
Utilizing Cisco equipment and software, such as Cisco 7513 and 12008 GSR routers and Cisco 2948G switches, Wavve delivers high-speed Internet service and reliable e-commerce platforms to its customers. Wavve's family of e-service products are designed to offer customers the benefits of easy implementation, rapid deployment, cost effectiveness and faster time-to-market.
"We build turnkey e-service applications from the ground up and the foundation for these products is our core set of Internet services," said Bob Ingraham, President and CEO of Wavve. "Deployment of our cutting-edge e-commerce applications demands outstanding network reliability and we utilize Cisco-based platforms to assure customers the highest performance standards."
"Wavve shares our vision of the IP network as the foundation for delivering intelligent business solutions and providing customers with strategic competitive advantages," said Kevin Outcalt, Senior Director of Service Provider Marketing for Cisco. "A company such as Wavve, with its emphasis on service, reliability and technical innovation, is an ideal member of the Cisco Powered Network program."
About Wavve:
Wavve is a leading facilities-based provider of high performance e-service applications, providing physical and virtual hosting to e-commerce operations, commercial and industrial businesses and ISPs with critical Internet operations. Based in Sacramento, Wavve commenced pre-operations in July, 1999 and commenced full operation of its first colocation center on October 1, 1999.
To learn more about Wavve Telecommunications, Inc. on line via the World Wide Web, access www.wavve.com.
