Getronics and Broadwing Communications Sign Nationwide Agreement for Security Services; Alliance Will Help Meet the Growing Demand from Enterprises for Managed Security Services that Protect Valuable Company Assets and Thwart Costly Attacks

Business Wire, Nov 7, 2005

BILLERICA, Mass. -- Getronics, a global IT services company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Broadwing Communications, LLC that makes the company one of the largest nationwide integrators of the Getronics RedSiren Security Solutions portfolio, which is among the most complete end-to-end security solution suites on the market today. Broadwing, a provider of voice, data and media networking solutions to enterprises, carriers and government entities, has more than 8,000 clients and annual revenues of approximately $850 million. The deal further establishes Getronics as one of the world's most trusted providers of IT security solutions and services.

As part of this agreement, Broadwing gains access to Getronics' entire suite of managed security services including strong authentication, intrusion detection and prevention, identity theft prevention, security reporting, and vulnerability assessment. Broadwing intends to bundle Getronics' security services with its communications services portfolio to help customers secure their most valuable information assets and enhance their business protection and continuity solutions.

"Security is something that our clients regard as mission critical for their businesses," said Donovan Dillon, vice president of marketing for Broadwing. "Getronics' comprehensive portfolio of managed security services, combined with its unique experience and proven track record in partnering with large national telecommunications providers, makes them an ideal partner for us."

With the addition of Getronics' portfolio, Broadwing will be able to continue to expand its service offer to meet the growing demand from its clients for world-class managed security services. Through Getronics' security experts, established best practices, thought leadership and balanced approach, clients will be provided with the best value possible and will benefit from industry-leading service levels.

"Protecting a company's business-critical assets from the constant barrage of security attacks and threats is an enormous undertaking," said Doug Goodall, vice president, Getronics RedSiren Security Solutions. "Broadwing's one-of-a-kind, nationwide all-optical network and Getronics' suite of managed security services provide a powerful combination that enables the delivery of data, voice and video services with unparalleled security, focus, and speed."

About Getronics

With some 27,000 employees in more than 30 countries and approximate revenues of USD $3.6 billion, Getronics is one of the world's leading providers of vendor-independent Information Technology (IT) solutions and services.

Getronics designs, integrates, and manages IT infrastructures and business solutions for many of the world's largest global and local companies and organizations, helping them maximize the value of their information technology investments. Getronics headquarters are located in Amsterdam, with regional offices in Boston, Madrid, and Singapore. Getronics shares are traded on Euronext Amsterdam (GTN). For further information, visit www.getronics.com/us.> About Broadwing Corporation

Broadwing Corporation (NASDAQ:BWNG), through its consolidated subsidiary Broadwing Communications, LLC, (Broadwing) delivers innovative data, voice, and media solutions to enterprises, service providers, and government entities. Enabled by its one-of-a-kind, all-optical network and award-winning products and services, Broadwing Communications provides communications solutions with unparalleled customer focus and speed. For more information, visit www.broadwing.com.

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