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IKANO News:
Title: Excel Communications Partners with IKANO to Support Internet Services Offered to its
Customers
Date: December 17, 2001
URL: cbs.marketwatch.com
SALT LAKE CITY and DALLAS, Dec 17, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Excel
Communications, Inc., the leading direct seller of telecommunications products and
services, has selected IKANO Communications to provide private-label Internet and
related service support to its MyExcel Internet Access customers.
IKANO is the market-leading provider of branded Internet services, enabling any
company, organization, affinity group or group association to provide Internet access
and related services to its customers or members on a private-label basis. IKANO's
branded Internet services enable companies and organizations to become more effective
in acquiring, retaining and communicating with customers.
MyExcel Internet Access is sold directly to customers through Excel's vast network
of Independent Representatives. It provides subscribers with fully branded Internet
access, e-mail and a customizable start-up page that includes up-to-date headline
news, Excel news, stock quotes, weather and more.
"We are excited about bringing IKANO on board to assist Excel in enhancing one of
the best Internet access services in the market," said Huntley W. Bakich, senior vice
president of marketing and e-business at Excel. "With this partnership, our
Independent Representatives and their MyExcel Internet Access customers can expect
greater quality, coverage and service at one of the most competitive prices in the
industry."
The migration of MyExcel Internet Access to the IKANO platform provides subscribers
with access to faster connections, a user-friendly format, increased reliability,
additional feature-rich functions and expanded coverage. In addition, the new IKANO
platform will enhance MyExcel WebBuilder, a turnkey Internet service that provides
customers with all necessary components to establish a fully functional Web presence
within minutes. MyExcel WebBuilder provides small business customers an affordable,
professional and simple approach to establishing an online presence by offering a
template driven format that requires no programming or HTML knowledge.
"We are committed to providing companies like Excel with unparalleled branded
Internet services that will ultimately strengthen their member relationships," said
Jim Knox, IKANO vice president of sales. "IKANO's branded Internet services will
enable Excel to leverage their brand equity and enhance their online brand presence,
while providing world-class Internet services to their representatives and
customers."
About IKANO Communications
IKANO is a Full Service Provider (FSP) of Internet networking infrastructure and
private-label Internet services. IKANO provides turnkey processes for businesses and
organizations wishing to leverage the Internet. IKANO offers a vital global IP
network; application solutions; private-label Internet services; as well as Web and
mail hosting; branded dynamic portal development; branded technical support; and
automated accounting. Since its first branded Internet Web site was launched in 1998,
IKANO has added more than 250 branded partners. IKANO is the Official Data Networking
Services Supplier for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
About Excel Communications, Inc.
Excel Communications, Inc. is a subsidiary of BCE Inc. , Canada's largest
communications company. Utilizing network marketing as its primary distribution
channel, Dallas-based Excel offers subscribers long distance, paging, wireless,
Internet and e-commerce services through a nationwide network of Independent
Representatives. Excel also owns and operates a nationwide, facilities-based
telecommunications network. The company has operations in the US and Canada.
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