Hydro, Leading Aluminum Supplier, Refines Global Supply Chain With Verizon Enterprise Solutions

OSLO, Norway, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydro and Verizon have entered into an agreement under which Verizon will deliver a managed global wide area network with integrated security and remote access solutions, an integrated partner firewall to enable third-party access to select business solutions, and full professional service support. Network and security monitoring is offered on a follow-the-sun basis from Verizon's global network and security operations centers in Dortmund, Germany; Singapore; Ashburn, Va.; and Sao Paolo. The contract covers the transition of services from the existing provider and three years of operation.

Hydro, headquartered in Norway, is a global supplier of aluminum, employing more than 23,000 people in more than 40 countries around the globe. Its operations range from bauxite extraction to the production of rolled and extruded aluminum products and building systems.

Verizon Enterprise Solutions creates global connections that generate growth, drive business innovation and move society forward. With industry-specific solutions and a full range of global wholesale offerings delivered over the company's secure mobility, cloud, strategic networking and advanced communications platforms, Verizon Enterprise Solutions helps open new opportunities around the world for innovation, investment and business transformation. Visit verizon.com/enterprise to learn more.

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