New Edge Networks, ADTRAN Webinar to Provide Tips on Managing Multi-Site Networks

VANCOUVER, Wash., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- New Edge Networks, the managed services business communications unit of EarthLink Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK), today announced that it will be hosting a webinar with ADTRAN, Inc., (Nasdaq: ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation converged communications solutions. The Webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. eastern time, will focus on best practices for managing multi-site MPLS networks.

This webcast will be hosted by Mike Frane, senior manager, Product Marketing for New Edge Networks and Todd Lattanzi, senior product manager for ADTRAN.  Frane manages New Edge's MPLS network product line and is currently developing the next suite of products for New Edge including Managed Security, Voice over IP and the Application Exchange, a suite of interconnected software and platform services.  Lattanzi has been instrumental in the design, development and management of ADTRAN's entire line of NetVanta voice and data networking products, as well as the ongoing development of the ADTRAN Operating System.

Attendees of this Webinar will learn key applications and factors to consider with multi-site networks, in addition to MPLS network design and implementation best practices. The Webinar will also cover how MPLS differs from carrier to carrier, and strategies for redundancy and compliance in multi-site networks. 

This Webinar is ideal for individuals in retail, banking, insurance, education, and other industries that use multi-site networks. This event is also useful for CIOs, CFOs, network administrators, IT/IS professionals, telecom/network managers, value added resellers/systems integrators, telecom/network agents and consultants. 

"Enterprises require solutions that can help them to cost effectively manage multi-site networks. Very often managers are faced with challenges such as security issues, compliance, redundancy, and performance problems," explained Frane. "Companies that are having trouble keeping up with the changing pace and growing demands on their multi-site network can learn how to do so more effectively by attending this dedicated Webinar."

Lattanzi added, "In this Webinar, we will demonstrate how MPLS provides the scalability and flexibility to meet strategic requirements and how it can help companies gain control over network costs. We will also provide tips on how to choose the right combination of service and hardware solutions to future-proof a network."

For more information on the Best Practices for Multi-Site Networks Utilizing MPLS Webinar presented by New Edge Networks and ADTRAN click the following link: http://bit.ly/9DZYUw

About New Edge Networks

New Edge Networks provides managed IP-based based networks through a mix of private and public connections to deliver secure, managed network solutions. Connecting business sites at virtually any address in the United States, New Edge allows businesses to choose any blend of available access technologies – from DSL and T1 lines to fiber-optic connections – for building secure MPLS networks with performance guarantees managed over an award-winning portal. A wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based EarthLink Inc., New Edge is based in Vancouver, Wash. For more information visit www.newedgenetworks.com or call 1-360-693-9009.

SOURCE New Edge Networks