SBC Communications launched a new managed services initiative to offer outsourced voice and data communications services to both large and medium sized companies. PremierSERV managed service solutions provide design, delivery and ongoing management of telecommunications services – including local, long distance, Internet, data transport, equipment and eServices – all with a single point of contact for network management. Equipment can be owned by SBC or the customer. PremierSERV solutions are available in the United States and internationally. Initial SBC PremierSERV options include ATM, Frame Relay, IP-VPN, Managed Remote Access Services, eServices, Video Services, Integrated Access Service, IP Telephony and Security Services. Later in the year, dedicated Internet access, Network-Based IP-VPN and optical services will be added.
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- In November 2002, SBC Communications announced its national data transport strategy for delivering Frame Relay, ATM and Private Line services to business customers across the US. SBC’s new standardized national data services will be introduced as the company gains regulatory approvals to enter specific markets. The company said that it anticipated completion of the national expansion phase of its data and IP network backbones by mid-2003, including a fully redundant OC-192 IP platform. SBC plans to serve customers in 50 of the nation’s largest cities with a full range of data and IP services.
In December 2002, SBC Communications selected Cisco Systems’ 12000 Series routers and MPLS technology for deployment in its new national 10 Gbps OC-192 backbone network.
SBC subsequently selected WilTel (formerly Williams) to provide 10 Gbps OC-192c transport for building out its national IP network.
