Herndon, VA – December 4, 2008 – RCN Metro Optical Networks, a division of RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI) and a premier provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, announced today that it will be providing UZAP with high speed Internet access and colocation space for their Web 2.0 social marketplace. UZAP is a virtual marketplace and community that connects buyers and sellers via a revolutionary online platform that combines the best search and safety features of auction websites with the precise, localized targeting of interactive classified websites on a global scale.
UZAP selected RCN Metro for its cost effective scalable service platforms, and its award-winning service and support. With the Web 2.0 social marketplace exploding, the challenge for UZAP is the ability to ramp up in the most economical manner possible. Through its flexible service architecture, RCN Metro will enable UZAP to meet customer demand quickly and cost effectively while insuring that UZAP’s marketplace remains open for business through RCN Metro’s operational support structure that includes dual 24x7 network operations centers..
“We are pleased that UZAP selected RCN Metro to provide their high speed Internet access and collocation needs. Through our diverse fiber network, our dedicated Internet service will provide UZAP a reliable, high availability solution to support their business applications,” said Felipe Alvarez, President of RCN Metro.
“A key for UZAP’s success is to provide the ultimate customer experience exceeding expectations and ensuring consistent return visits. We chose RCN Metro because they have a proven track record in supporting high growth Web 2.0 enterprises. They worked closely with us to provide high speed Internet access, reliable service levels, expert network operation and security to support UZAP’s explosive growth at an attractive total cost of ownership,” said Harvey Lawner, CEO, UZAP.
RCN Metro, http://www.rcnmetro.com, is a premier provider of high-capacity transport services for carriers as well as large and medium-sized businesses. RCN Metro offers a comprehensive suite of services including: Ethernet, SONET, Wavelength, Video Transport, Internet and more. With a network leveraging unique rights-of-way, spanning from Maine to Virginia and out to Chicago, RCN Metro deploys custom solutions to service providers as well as companies in the finance, hospitality, media, government, health care and education industries. RCN Metro is a wholly owned division of RCN Corporation.
RCN Corporation, (NASDAQ: RCNI) http://www.rcn.com, is a competitive broadband services provider delivering all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet and premium voice services to residential and small-medium business customers under the brand names of RCN and RCN Business Services, respectively. In addition, through its RCN Metro Optical Networks business unit, RCN delivers fiber-based high-capacity data transport services to large commercial customers, primarily large enterprises and carriers, targeting the metropolitan central business districts in the company's geographic markets. RCN's primary service areas include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Boston and Chicago. (RCNI-G)