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Fred I remember PSINET well from late 90's and this is just same old same old BS that just doesn't sell.

Doesn't crap eventualy get buried never to resurrect again.

You can see I have strong feelings on this one.



MCI and Intel Form Alliance to Sell Computer Networking Solutions - Intel Product Dealers to Sell MCI Voice, Data and Internet Services -


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Wed Dec 03 12:15:59 2003 EST
ASHBURN, Va., Dec 03, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ --
MCI (WCOEQ, MCWEQ) today
announced a strategic alliance with Intel Corporation to jointly market and
sell MCI's portfolio of business voice, data and Internet solutions through
the Intel Product Dealer Channel. Intel Product Dealers can take advantage of
MCI's comprehensive communications capabilities with its leading-edge computer
products to deliver a complete computer networking solution to business and
government customers. As part of the alliance, the two companies will develop
targeted products and solutions to further meet the needs of Intel Product
Dealer customers.
"By working together, MCI and Intel will deliver a seamless computer
networking solution to the marketplace," said Jonathan Crane, executive vice
president of MCI Corporate Development and Strategy. "Furthering our vision
of the convergence of communications and computing, we have effectively
extended MCI's distribution channel by more than 40,000 Intel Product Dealer
channel members."
Under terms of the agreement, MCI and Intel will market and bundle
solutions, such as wireless hotspot communications and Virtual Private
Networks (VPN).
As one of the largest value-added reseller programs in the United States,
Intel Product Dealers have a unique understanding of the needs of small and
medium-sized businesses as well as government and education organizations. In
addition to selling personal computing equipment, Intel Product Dealers also
provide consulting services and network products.
"Intel's channel has for many years shown its value to their customers by
providing leading-edge products and services. We're excited to enable them to
continue to broaden their set of services with the broad range of MCI
products," said John Davies, vice president and director, Solution Market
Development Group, Intel. "The growth of converged applications and services
delivered by MCI and Intel's product dealers is an exciting way to integrate
new solutions for end-users."
Services Available
As a leader in voice, data, Internet and converged network solutions, MCI
has designed its products to support a full array of data and voice
communication solutions requested today by businesses and government agencies.
Intel Product Dealers can immediately offer its customers MCI's services and
expertise including:
Voice Services: As one of the largest global communications providers, MCI
delivers a complete suite of voice services including local, long distance,
conferencing and multi-media contact centers. By operating facilities around
the world, MCI can transport a company's traffic from start to finish, over a
single global network. As a result, MCI customers benefit from greater voice
quality at competitive costs. In addition, through its award-winning MCI
Advantage offering, MCI can help Intel customers save on management costs and
streamline communications by converging local, long distance and data services
onto one network.
Data Services: Customers of Intel's dealers can take advantage of MCI's
comprehensive portfolio of data products and services including state-of-the-
art Web hosting, security and data network solutions (Frame, ATM, IP and IP
VPNs). For example, MCI's fully managed IP VPN solutions will allow Intel
Product Dealer customers to connect to their corporate intranet or extranet in
more than 80 countries. By offering one of the most comprehensive suites of
data products and services in the industry, MCI is able to provide Intel
Product Dealers with data solutions that interoperate and are scalable to meet
the needs of their customers.
Internet Services: MCI owns and operates the farthest-reaching global IP
network, based on the number of company-owned Points of Presence. Intel
Product Dealers can now provide customers with a variety of access solutions
through MCI, offering speeds from dial to OC-48 for both data and voice. In
addition, Intel customers can capitalize on MCI's remote access solutions,
enabling simple and secure access to launch a VPN client and connect to
corporate networks via a wireless, dial up or Ethernet connection.
For additional information on services available through the Intel Product
Dealer program, call 866-655-6565 or visit www.intel.com/go/mci.
About WorldCom, Inc.
WorldCom, Inc. (WCOEQ, MCWEQ), which currently conducts business under the
MCI brand name, is a leading global communications provider, delivering
innovative, cost-effective, advanced communications connectivity to
businesses, governments and consumers. With the industry's most expansive
global IP backbone, based on the number of company-owned POPs, and wholly
owned data networks, WorldCom develops the converged communications products
and services that are the foundation for commerce and communications in
today's market. For more information, go to http://www.mci.com.
SOURCE MCI
Natasha Haubold of MCI Public Relations, +1-800-644-NEWS
http://www.prnewswire.com