New Edge Networks Selected by X4 Communications as a Premier Provider
VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ — New Edge Networks, the business communications unit of EarthLink Inc., (Nasdaq: ELNK), has been selected as a Premier Provider Partner by X4 Communications, one of the largest master agents of telecommunication services providing business class broadband and voice services nationwide.
X4 chooses Premier Partners when they have demonstrated financial stability, a unique product offering and excellent and consistent customer care and delivery. New Edge was selected based on its seven year relationship with X4 Communications during which New Edge has successfully delivered countless client networks, participated in exciting co-marketing campaigns and worked together to bring innovative products and services to the market.
“We see this as a significant milestone in our companies’ profitable and long-term relationship,” said Steve Braverman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of X4 Communications. “It is clear to us that New Edge is no longer just a DSL aggregator, but clearly has a unique offer that positions the company as a premier provider of blended private network solutions over one of the nation’s largest private data networks. The new leadership at New Edge and renewed commitment to the agent channel makes this company truly deserving of premier status.”
By partnering with New Edge, X4 and its agents gain not only access to a fully managed private network that can service 95% of business addresses in the U.S., but also to a sales model which is designed to provide maximum sales, engineering and project management support while eliminating channel conflict.
New Edge Managing Director for the Agent Channel JR Cook added, “New Edge recognizes our agents such as X4 Communications as a primary sales channel, so joining forces with X4 in its Premier Partner program is a huge advantage. X4 is an active member of the New Edge Agent Advisory Council and brings the knowledge and experience of its agents around the country to help us continually develop the most innovative products and most successful business models.”
New Edge gives X4′s partners the ability to provide their customers affordable and innovative private network services with their ability to provide MPLS services with SLAs across a broad array of access options. From DSL, T1, DS3 and up; including its exclusive MPLS over ADSL with 5 Classes of Service (CoS) options. With New Edge’s ability to provide MPLS over EVDO, they become a premier carrier for both primary and back-up networks. All of this is backed by the highest commitment to personalized customer care, and the financial stability associated with being the business communications unit of EarthLink Inc.
About X4 Communications
X4 Communications, one of the industry’s largest master agencies, offers agents a full suite of products, pre/post-sales support and access to our robust back office software. The mission of X4 Communications is to set the standard for the next generation master agency and provide the best agent experience through unparalleled support and cutting edge technology. For more information, visit www.x4communications.com
About New Edge Networks
New Edge Networks builds and manages private IP-based wide area networks that do not use the public Internet. Connecting business sites at virtually any address in the United States, New Edge allows businesses to choose any blend of available access technologies – from DSL and T1 lines to fiber-optic connections – for building private and secure MPLS networks with performance guarantees. A wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based EarthLink Inc., (NASDAQ: ELNK), New Edge is based in Vancouver, Wash. For more information visit www.newedgenetworks.com or call 1-360-693-9009.
SOURCE New Edge Networks