Two More Cable Operators Sign with IBBS to Deploy Commercial and Business Broadband Services
Atlanta - Integrated Broadband Services (IBBS),
the leading provider of managed, integrated broadband software,
services and solutions, today announced that NewWave Communications
and En-Touch Systems, Inc will utilize the award-winning IBBS
Commercial Services suite to launch business broadband services in
their markets.
According to Brad Housewright, Director of Network Services of
NewWave Communications, "We are excited about expanding our
relationship with IBBS, as business services represent a true
growth potential for us. Without question, we believe that the IBBS
team possesses the most advanced technology, support and veteran
personnel for us to capitalize on this burgeoning market and
maximize the potential of this opportunity."
As another long-time IBBS customer, En-Touch has utilized IBBS'
Broadband Explorer (BBX) provisioning and diagnostics suite, NOC
support and Call Center services to provide efficient and
cost-effective broadband services. "When we learned that IBBS was
able to offer such a comprehensive suite of commercial service
offerings, we were excited to get on board and take advantage of
new revenue opportunities in the business space", said Brenda
Gerstemeier, Vice President, Regulatory and Business Development of
En-Touch.
IBBS Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Services,
Mike Griffith, noted that, "Cable and broadband providers are
looking to generate new revenue streams without significant upfront
capital investment. Our commercial services offerings allow
providers to do just that - aggressively pursue growth in the SMB
market with IBBS providing the bulk of the necessary resources and
expertise."
IBBS Commercial Services provides broadband providers with the
resources to market, deploy and support advanced business solutions
for small-to-medium enterprises. This comprehensive portfolio
features best-of-breed business-class support, premium network
monitoring and customer care, as well as a full suite of integrated
offerings such as email and collaboration with mobile synch, file
storage and backup, managed firewall and VPN.
Industry analysts forecast that Tier 2 and 3 operators will exceed
$1.5 billion in commercial services revenue by 2013.
About IBBS
IBBS is the leading global provider of managed, integrated
broadband services and solutions. More than 240 broadband and cable
operators worldwide utilize IBBS' managed software, network
management and technical support to increase residential and
commercial subscriber satisfaction, reduce OPEX and optimize
network performance. The Company's diagnostic and provisioning
software, network management services and tier-1 NOC, as well as
its technical support center, empower broadband professionals to
cost-effectively monitor and service customers with a scalable,
secure, fully-integrated solution that ensures maximum network
uptime and lower operating expenses. Since 2001, IBBS and its
customers have been providing world-class customer service and
network management by using the Broadband Explorer (BBX)
Provisioning and Diagnostic Software Suite and enabling the Triple
Play through wired and wireless networks. IBBS is located in
Atlanta, GA, with western operations in suburban Vancouver, BC.
Additional information can be found at http://www.ibbs.com or by calling
770-387-2053.
About NewWave Communications
NewWave Communications is a cable television, high speed internet,
and digital telephone service provider serving Arkansas, Illinois,
Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee. Additional
information can be found at http://www.newwavecom.com or
by calling 1-888-863-9928.
About En-Touch Systems, Inc.
En-Touch Systems, Inc. offers bundled services, over a robust
fiber optic network, to 25 Master Planned Residential Communities
in the greater Houston, Texas, area. Bundled Services include High
Speed Internet, Digital Cable Television, Security Services,
Telephone Services and Electricity. Additional information can be
found at http://www.entouch.net or by
calling 1-800-245-4545.
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