NEC Business Network Solutions, Inc. and Netsolve Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership - for network management and security services - Company Business and Marketing

Edge: Work-Group Computing Report, Nov 22, 1999

NetSolve, Inc. a leading provider of remote network management and security services and NEC Business Network Solutions, Inc. (NEC BNS) an advanced communications solutions provider, announced Friday a strategic partnership whereby NEC BNS will offer NetSolve's network management and security services on a nationwide basis.

In this relationship, NEC BNS will package NetSolve's services as part of their complete suite of technology solutions. NetSolve's services include remote network management of WAN's, LAN's and security that give companies the ability to manage network availability and optimize performance. Customers will benefit from the expertise of both companies and their breadth of services and knowledge.

"NEC BNS is focused on providing exceptional business solutions to our customers," said Tom Burger, president and CEO, NEC BNS. "Our partnership with NetSolve allows us to arm our customers with critical business solutions that complement our products and services, and offers a total solution package."

"NetSolve is proud to partner with NEC BNS to provide high quality integrated network solutions and services," said Craig Tysdal, president and CEO, NetSolve. "As a result of this partnership, NetSolve brings its expertise and experience in networking management to an even greater number of businesses throughout the United States."

NetSolve offers a range of services that allow companies to outsource some or all of the activities relating to the design, implementation, management and security of their computer networks. NetSolve's network and security engineers serve as an extension to IT staffs for more than 700 companies and manage 10,000 sites. The company can be reached at (800) NETSOLVE or on the World Wide Web at www.netsolve.com.

NEC Business Network Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of NEC America, Inc. is a nationwide systems integration organization providing end-to-end voice, data, and video communications networks from 36 sales and service offices throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. BNS' comprehensive offerings include planning, designing, acquisition, implementation, and support and monitoring services. NEC BNS is a Cisco Systems Gold Certified Partner, a Cisco National Multiservices Partner, and a reseller of Cisco's complete line of internetworking products.