Reading, UK, December 7th, 2004 --- Innovative network operator 8el has announced the launch of a new, private DSL WAN (Wide Area Network) service aimed at corporates. Running over existing copper-wire infrastructure, the new solution is aimed at addressing demand from businesses seeking a more cost effective method for connecting smaller satellite offices to their core network using a dedicated, ‘private’ circuit. 8el’s Private DSL WAN solution is far less expensive than traditional leased line technologies such as Kilostream or Frame Relay and more secure than other DSL offerings that largely rely on ‘public’ ISP clouds to transfer business data.

The new service means companies can establish faster, private digital connections between any DSL enabled remote site and their core network. Previously, only larger offices could justify the cost of a dedicated circuit. Furthermore, contention rates of 1:1 delivered by 8el’s DSL solution mean exclusive use of the circuit and guaranteed bandwidth for each customer.

A choice of 256kbps, 512kbps, 1Mbps and 2Mbps of private, un-contended bandwidth will initially be available using 8el’s DSL service, enough to comfortably meet the bandwidth needs of most medium enterprises.

As part of its solution, 8el installs on-site equipment at each appropriate customer location. This provides additional resilience in the form of ISDN back-up lines and allows 8el to activate its network monitoring service; ‘8elWatch’ that gathers information continuously about bandwidth usage and other vital network statistics. The level of information provided by 8elWatch is designed to empower IT professionals with the knowledge to make better informed decisions about their networks.

By installing ATM enabled customer premises equipment, 8el’s ATM core network is extended to customer sites. This also enables ‘Quality of Service’ (QoS) to be configured across the network, guaranteeing high performance for end users.

8el’s ADSL service will be available from January 2005.

About 8el

8el (pronounced ‘A-Tel’) is an innovative, specialist network operator providing efficient voice and data services to the corporate market. UK businesses use 8el to satisfy the communication challenges presented by their office, home and remote communities and derive strategic, financial and quality benefits.

8el is an established and trusted supplier to leading businesses, delivering voice and data network services to over 30,000 users. Solutions are deployed across a number of vertical markets including the recruitment, transport, publishing, accountancy and legal professions.

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For more information on 8el’s converged solutions contact Chris Sayer on 0845 33 000 93 or email [email protected]