Cabletron Unveils Its GlobalNetwork Technology Services Division; Cabletron Enhances Its Award Winning Services Offerings through GlobalNetwork Technology Services - Cabletron Systems' GlobalNetwork Technology Services Div - Company Operations

Cambridge Telcom Report, Oct 4, 1999

Cabletron Systems has unveiled its GlobalNetwork Technology Services division, continuing its focus on offering world class, award-winning service offerings to its partners, enterprise and service provider customers.

GlobalNetwork Technology Services will refocus on bringing to market a range of enhanced technology-based services that allow customers with global or large regional networks to better leverage their business critical investment in equipment and employees.

Earle Humphreys, executive vice president and general manager, GlobalNetwork Technology Services explained, "Cabletron has been a leader in the communication technology services business since the company was founded. As GlobalNetwork Technology Services, we will take our world-class services to an even broader audience and deliver a more comprehensive and flexible range of service. Users of networking and e-business solutions are now more focused than ever before on total cost of ownership and return on investment. The breadth of knowledge, expertise and experience that we have within GlobalNetwork Technology Services will be focused on delivering these key business drivers."

GlobalNetwork Technology Services delivers worldwide services that include technology enabled professional services, development and implementation, availability, educational and SPECTRUM services, as well as innovative offerings in the voice, ISP/Telco and convergence markets. These services are delivered to enterprise and service provider customers and will be packaged for resell through Cabletron's channel business partners worldwide. GlobalNetwork Technology Services currently deliver services that are matched to the business needs of customers, some of which include AT&T, Compaq, Merrill Lynch, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Earthlink.

"Yet again Cabletron is showing a commitment to the market and our customers by expanding and enhancing the services offerings and knowledge that we can deliver. GlobalNetwork Technology Services will take the worldwide service offerings that Cabletron has been delivering for many years, and open this up to a more global customer audience." said Piyush Patel, CEO and chairman, Cabletron Systems.

GlobalNetwork Technology Services division has over 1000 service professionals dedicated to resolving demanding challenges and problems, managing client projects, and providing worldwide, 24-hour state-of-the-art technical support via facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. As well as providing direct services, the division is also forming strategic alliances with companies such as Unisys to provide additional service coverage within existing and emerging markets.

The GlobalNetwork Technology Services new portfolio of services will be generally available for delivery in 110 countries worldwide by November 1, 1999.

GlobalNetwork Technology Services is a global communication technology services specialist, focused on providing services that compliment the needs and business goals of multi-national global customers. Providing services through over 1,000 technical specialists, GlobalNetwork Technology Services provides a wide range of services, including the assessment of the impact applications have on the network prior to implementation. The organization also provides mentoring and consultancy services, developing sustained business relationships with customers across the globe. FMI: http://www.cabletron.com.