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Week in research: Businesses prefer bundles; enterprise SBC on track for 30 percent revenue growth
For SMBs as well as large enterprises, being able to bundle wireline services is an increasingly important factor in overall customer satisfaction, a J.D. Power and Associates report reveals.
Birch acquires Ernest Communications, expands business service reach across U.S., Canada
Birch Communications is expanding its multisite business service capabilities by acquiring Ernest Communications, a voice and data services aggregator, for an undisclosed amount. The new assets will allow Birch to reach business customers across the United States and Canada.
Alteva adds cloud, free calling capabilities to its SIP trunking product set
Alteva is increasing the value of its SIP trunking portfolio for its growing base of large business customers by allowing customers the ability to access cloud services and get free calling services between offices.
Verizon's 100GE Private IP ups reliability for business cloud, video services
Verizon has added 100 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities to its Private IP network service to address its enterprise customers' growing needs to maintain cloud and video services with guaranteed service levels.
BT Openreach reports delays in Ethernet service provisioning
BT Openreach reported that it is seeing delays in fulfilling Ethernet service orders for its carrier customers, due to strong customer demand and some systems issues.
Alpheus Communications deepens Ethernet reach into Mexico via Marcatel
Alpehus Communications is giving service provider and enterprise customers that need access to Mexico an additional connectivity option via a new Network to Network Interface (NNI) agreement with Monterey, Mexico-based Marcatel.
tw telecom sees 14.3 percent climb to $202 million on strong Ethernet, VPN sales
tw telecom reported that strong Ethernet and VPN product sales in Q1 2013 drove up data and Internet services revenue 14.3 percent, or $25 million year-over-year, to $202 million.
FairPoint Q1 data, Internet services revenue grow to $38.1 million
FairPoint Communications reported that data and Internet services revenue grew 15 percent to $38.1 million with residential DSL and business-grade Ethernet services attracting new customers.
EarthLink business services focus helps beat analyst expectations with $320 million in revenue
EarthLink's movement into the business market was evident in the first quarter of 2013 as the CLEC's business services growth helped it hold revenue at $320 million.
Sprint finds its wireline service niche in the mid-sized business market
Sprint may today be known as one of the largest wireless operators, but it is just as strong on the wireline side, where it has found a "sweet spot" in serving mid-sized businesses that have been often ignored by larger players. I spoke with Mike Fitz , vice president, wireline and solutions engineering, on what sets Sprint apart in the business services segment.
