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PAETEC Executive Elected To Juvenile Diabetes Research Board - Dec 16, 2002
Fairport, NY, December 16, 2002/PRNewswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Bob Moore, PAETEC Communications' vice president of information technology, was elected to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Board of Directors, Rochester, New York Chapter. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the only major diabetes organization that is solely focused on research and is the number one non-profit, non-governmental funding organization for diabetes research worldwide.
The Rochester Chapter of JDRF was established in 1996 and concentrates its efforts on organizing fundraising events, outreach to newly diagnosed diabetics and their families, research funding support and increasing awareness of diabetes and its complications.
Bob Moore was elected for a one-year term to the Rochester Chapter of the JDRF Board. Moore has served as PAETEC's vice president of information technology since June of 1998 and is responsible for determining PAETEC's long-term system and information needs to ensure the execution of the Company's strategic business objectives.
Community service is strongly encouraged and recognized at PAETEC. Moore, along with numerous other PAETEC executives and employees, contribute their time and effort to community boards and charitable organizations.
"I'm excited to be serving as a member of Rochester's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Board," said Moore. "I look forward to assisting the JDRF in fulfilling its mission of improving funding resources in order to speed the process towards finding a cure for diabetes."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Hospitality Program Achieves New Milestone With Over 800 Customers - Dec 03, 2002
Fairport, NY, December 3, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that its hospitality program has reached a major milestone, servicing more than 800 hospitality customers as of December 1, 2002. PAETEC's 823 hospitality customers generate more than $18 million in annual revenues for the Company.
PAETEC's success within the hospitality sector can be attributed to its ability to provide distinctively tailored business solutions to its customers while delivering exceptional customer care. PAETEC has customized its suite of enhanced voice and data services, which includes bundled capacity for local, long distance and high speed Internet access, to the specific needs of the hospitality industry. Many large hotel chains throughout the United States have selected PAETEC to assist them in managing their critical communications needs.
Carlson Hospitality Worldwide is the parent company of Radisson Hotels & Resorts and a PAETEC customer. According to Juliann Knudsen, telecommunication manager for Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, "Carlson Hospitality Worldwide needed to find a partner who understood our business and worked with us to define products and services to meet our needs. Hotels are looking for reliable service for an industry that is truly 24 x 7 and faces such variables as demand spikes and fluctuating occupancy levels. It is a huge value for us to find a service provider that we are confident can respond to those needs."
"PAETEC is focused on providing our hospitality customers with the flexible, cost-containing communications services that will enable them to more effectively manage their crucial business operations," said Brian Benjamin, PAETEC's business development vice president. "And, as part of our commitment to providing the highest levels of service and quality, PAETEC established a dedicated national development team, specifically for our hospitality customers, to further enhance and exceed their service requirements. We will continue to focus on the products and strategies that will help increase the value proposition for our customers."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Launches Version 3.1 Of Webfront - Nov 26, 2002
Fairport, NY, November 26, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has significantly upgraded Webfront, PAETEC's virtual customer care portal, utilized by its customers and authorized agents. Webfront offers PAETEC customers and agents easy online access to pertinent account information to help them quickly and effectively manage their telecommunications expenses.
From the convenience of the desktop, Webfront provides customers the ability of accessing key information including: current services and rates; archived invoices; payment history; Internet service level statistics; data service maintenance schedules and a host of reporting options. The current release, version 3.1, contains numerous enhanced reporting capabilities such as: detailed information on features and connection numbers associated with the subscriber services report; trending information regarding Internet service level statistics; and improved account code reporting to name a few.
In addition, Webfront serves as another value-added resource for PAETEC's agent channel. This latest release provides PAETEC agents with a more efficient tool to better assist them in addressing the needs of their customers. Not only do agents have access to customer information through Webfront, they also have the capability to access agent-specific information such as forms, pricing, and sales reports.
According to Donna Wenk, PAETEC's vice president of account development, "PAETEC is focused on service excellence and we continuously look for ways to extend greater support to our customers as well as our agents. PAETEC's customers enjoy having immediate access to the information that will help them better manage their telecommunications operations. Webfront is yet another key differentiator for PAETEC in demonstrating our commitment to providing high quality service to our customers."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Executive Receives Business Award - Nov 19, 2002
Fairport, NY, November 19, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Sanjay Hiranandani, PAETEC Communications' vice president of engineering, has received the Rochester Business Journal's "40 Under 40" Award. This award recognizes entrepreneurial and community leadership among business leaders within the Rochester metropolitan area.
Hiranandani has served as PAETEC's vice president of engineering since September of 1999. He leads efforts to engineer PAETEC's next-generation multi-service backbone network, to manage PAETEC's data and Internet-access product and service development, and to converge PAETEC's enhanced voice and data services onto a single network. Prior to joining PAETEC, Hiranandani was vice president for advanced technologies at TeleBeam, Inc., a regional Integrated Communications Provider headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania. He was responsible for the design and architecture of TeleBeam's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) Network, and accompanying enhanced voice and data product sets, including the rollout of broadband Internet access via Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Cable Modem access in Central Pennsylvania. Prior to TeleBeam, Hiranandani was a lead network architect at Cornell University, designing and deploying advanced communications networks.
"I'm thrilled to have been distinguished as a recipient of the Rochester Business Journal's "40 Under 40" Award this year," said Hiranandani. "For me, this award really recognizes the tremendous work, dedication and leadership of the entire PAETEC team as we strive to continually provide service excellence to our customers. It is our collective effort that will result in our future successes and I am delighted to be playing a role in making that happen."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Ranked No. 1 Company In Rochester - Nov 04, 2002
Fairport, NY, November 4, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has been named the top private company in Rochester, according to the 2002 Rochester Top 100 list. The Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of Commerce Inc. and the Rochester office of KPMG LLP co-sponsor the Rochester Top 100.
The Rochester Top 100 recognizes the accomplishments of privately-owned companies and their ability to maintain a healthy and growing business operation. This is the first year that PAETEC has been able to participate as the rules for eligibility required revenues of at least $1 million in each of the previous three years. PAETEC had the fastest sales growth over three years among companies that submitted financial information for the list.
PAETEC's sales have increased by approximately 134,000 percent since its inception in May 1998. From $150,000 in revenues in 1998 to over $200 million in revenues in 2001, PAETEC has continued to successfully achieve its business objectives, despite the recent turbulence within the nation's economy. Last year, PAETEC was ranked as the No. 3 Rising Star on the national Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500.
'We are absolutely delighted to receive this distinction," said Arunas A. Chesonis, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "It is the commitment, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by our employees that continues to drive our success. Being named the number one company in Rochester is fantastic recognition for everyone's hard work and dedication."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC CFO Appointed To Leadership Position On College Council - Oct 24, 2002
Fairport, NY, October 24, 2002/PRNewswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Keith Wilson, PAETEC Communications' executive vice president and chief financial officer, was appointed as chairman of the Dickinson Fund Advisory Council for Dickinson College. The Dickinson Fund is the operating fund for the college that helps defray the cost of day-to-day expenses at Dickinson.
Wilson, a 1989 graduate of Dickinson College and a Nisbet scholar, has been a member of the Advisory Council for two years. In the past year, alumni contributions to the Dickinson Fund have increased by 5%. "I'm delighted to be serving as chairman and excited to be able to utilize my fundraising experience to help realize the goals established for the Dickinson Fund," said Wilson. "Dickinson College has always focused on preparing students for leadership roles within their professions and communities and I look forward to any role I can play in assisting in that mission." For the second year in a row, Dickinson College has been named one of the top 50 liberal arts colleges in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Wilson has served as PAETEC's executive vice president and CFO since January 2001. Prior to joining PAETEC, Wilson served as vice president and head of the telecommunications finance group at Union Bank of California where he focused on sourcing and providing capital for telecommunications services companies in the wireline, wireless, and data-services markets. Wilson has been providing capital for telecommunications companies for the past 10 years and has been involved in raising and providing over $15 billion in capital for telecommunications companies, including private equity, mezzanine debt, senior bank debt and public debt.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 344,000 Access Lines - Oct 15, 2002
Fairport, NY, October 15, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 344,256 access line equivalents on its network as of September 30, 2002. This represents an increase of 11% over the 310,056 access line equivalents in service as of June 30, 2002.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"PAETEC continues to successfully execute our strategic business objectives," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "Our commitment to providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings while delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers is the cornerstone of our success. This, coupled with our continued financial stability, consistently attracts customers looking for a long-term partner who will meet their mission critical telecommunications needs. As a result, our customer base has steadily increased and we look forward to providing more and more businesses with the communications solutions that will enable them to more effectively, and profitably, manage their operations."
PAETEC recently completed its Fall Start Up for the approximately 250 colleges and universities serviced by PAETEC. This year alone, over 20 colleges and universities signed with PAETEC for telecommunications services. Fall Start Up represents the two to three week time period during which PAETEC implements services to its college and university customers. PAETEC's approach of providing value-added, integrated, and bundled services continues to generate great momentum within the higher education arena as increasing numbers of colleges and universities are turning to PAETEC to assist them in achieving their communications objectives.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Announces The Addition Of Network Services Vice President - Oct 03, 2002
Fairport, NY, October 3, 2002, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Sean Pflaging has joined PAETEC as its new vice president of network services.
Pflaging joins PAETEC with approximately thirteen years of telecommunications experience with companies such as Business Telecom, Inc. (BTI) and Sprint International. Most recently, Pflaging served as vice president of network services for BTI where he was instrumental in optimizing network operations and accelerating wholesale revenues.
"We are delighted to have Sean Pflaging join the PAETEC team," commented EJ Butler, PAETEC's president of wholesale markets/network services. "Sean's industry expertise and success in increasing network quality and reliability while improving overall network cost structures will directly impact PAETEC's objective of providing its customers with cost effective telecommunications solutions coupled with service excellence. We look forward to the contributions Sean will make as we continuously enhance our network infrastructure."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
Contacts:
Keith Wilson, executive vice president and CFO, PAETEC Communications, Inc., 585-340-2970
EJ Butler, president - wholesale markets, PAETEC Communications, Inc., 716-566-6222
Jolanda Chesonis, vice president of communications and human resources, PAETEC Communications, Inc., 585-340-2573
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PAETEC EVP. Elected To Leadership Position Within Major Industry Association - Sep 26, 2002
Fairport, NY, September 26, 2002/PRNewswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Richard Ottalagana, PAETEC Communications' Executive Vice President, was elected to the Operating Board of the Association for Local Telecommunications Services (ALTS). ALTS is one the leading national associations focused on promoting facilities based telecommunications competition. The ALTS Operating Board includes key executives from the competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) industry who are committed to implementing strategies that will help ensure a regulatory environment that enables competition to thrive and grow.
ALTS was created in 1987 and represents companies that build, own and operate competitive local networks. Ottalagana was elected for a one-year term to the Operating Board. Ottalagana, one of the founders of PAETEC, has served as one of PAETEC's Executive Vice Presidents since June of 1998. From 1993 until April 1998, Mr. Ottalagana served as Vice President and General Manager of ACC National TeleCom Corp., where he had responsibility for the start-up of ACC's competitive local telecommunications operations. During the 20 years before he joined ACC, Mr. Ottalagana held various managerial positions within the telecommunications industry.
"I'm delighted to be serving as a member of the ALTS Operating Board," said Ottalagana. "CLECs represent the key source of new growth in the local telecom industry and ALTS is in the forefront developing and driving the policies that will ensure free and fair competition and allow CLECs to continue to prosper."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
Contacts:
Richard Ottalagana, Executive Vice President, PAETEC Communications, Inc., (585) 340-2510
Jolanda Chesonis, Vice President of Communications and Human Resources, PAETEC Communications, Inc., (585) 340-2573
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PAETEC Elected To NTDE Board Of Directors - Sep 17, 2002
Fairport, NY, September 18, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Kathy Hill, PAETEC Communications' Revenue Assurance Manager, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Telecommunications Data Base Exchange (NTDE). NTDE is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes the exchange of information among telecommunications providers about defaulted commercial accounts in a manner that permits early identification of "risk accounts" among new service applicants. Risk accounts are those applicants for new service that have failed to pay a telecom bill to one or more previous carriers. NTDE has contracted with Equifax Telecommunications & Utilities Solutions, a division of Equifax Financial Services (NYSE: EFX), for the management of this unique database.
NTDE has more than 50 members and is governed by an 8 person Board of Directors. Hill was elected for a one-year term to the Board of Directors. Hill also holds a leadership position with the National Telecommunications Credit Group (NTCG), a division of the National Association of Credit Managers (NACM), serving as this year's Co-Chairman, and assuming the responsibilities of Chairman in 2003. "The NTDE is focused on providing critical informational resources to telecommunications carriers in order to help reduce financial risk and maximize growth," said Hill. "The ability to obtain data regarding potential credit and fraud risks on new service applicants through the NTDE has saved PAETEC thousands of dollars. I am delighted to play a part in assisting the NTDE in fulfilling its objectives."
According to Alice Haslam, NTDE's Executive Director, "NTDE is delighted to welcome PAETEC to its Board of Directors. As a leader in the CLEC industry, PAETEC has distinguished itself for its insight, innovation and industry expertise. Kathy Hill has played an active role with the NTDE for many years and we look forward to the knowledge and energy she will bring to our Board of Directors."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Launches Version 4.0 Of Pinnacle Software Product - Sep 10, 2002
Fairport, NY, September 10, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications Management System product, released as PINNACLE V4. PAETEC's PINNACLE product enables PAETEC's strategic market customers, including colleges, universities, hospitals, government agencies and Fortune 1000 companies, to effectively manage large voice, data and video networks. The PINNACLE V4 release leverages several new advancements in relational database and web technologies to provide customers the ability to govern their operational workflows and E-billing functions.
The PINNACLE V4 release allows PAETEC customers utilizing the PINNACLE product to define their specific business rules directly into the communications management system database application. New in PINNACLE V4 are several Web Portals utilizing a very innovative framework which afford customers the opportunity to customize the presentation and processing of any type of work order without having to know any technical details about the underlying JAVA and Oracle database technologies.
The general release of PINNACLE V4 was field tested over several months by a diverse set of PAETEC's customers who use the PINNACLE product and manage a broad range of complex communications services for very large organizations. Some of PAETEC's key beta partners included: the State of South Carolina, Michigan Technological University, University of New Hampshire, Northern Illinois University and Binghamton University. Over 135 PAETEC customers are currently using the PINNACLE Communications Management System and are in the process of upgrading to PINNACLE V4. All new customers who will be utilizing PINNACLE will receive PINNACLE V4.
According to Karen Hambleton, telecommunications computer operations manager, at the University of New Hampshire, "We are very impressed with the functional content and quality of PINNACLE V4, as well as the quality service and support we receive from PAETEC. With the recent implementation of V4 into our production environment, UNH is beginning to take advantage of the new functions V4 offers. It has been very valuable to have the opportunity to define and voice our business needs to PAETEC and to subsequently see our ideas integrated into V4."
PAETEC is committed to providing and enhancing strategic communications products and services for its customers and concentrates on delivering integrated, bundled solutions coupled with exceptional customer service. "We are very excited by the increased functionality and the power of PINNACLE V4," said Rick Lines, president - PINNACLE product solutions. "Telecommunications managers within strategic vertical arenas such as hospitals, higher education, government and the Fortune 1000 have an enormous responsibility to support their organizations' wide-ranging needs while operating in a global atmosphere of emerging new technologies and financial constraints. We are pleased to be able to provide robust, customized solutions to assist our customers in effectively navigating through such a dynamic and demanding environment."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com
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PAETEC Recognized By Higher Education Association - Aug 13, 2002
Fairport, NY, August 13, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that PAETEC has been appointed to the Vendor Liaison Committee of The Association for Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA).
ACUTA is an international non-profit educational association serving colleges and universities representing 825 institutions of higher education and includes corporate affiliate members representing all categories of telecommunications companies serving the higher education market. Through the exchange of ideas and information, the Vendor Liaison Committee plays a vital role in increasing the effectiveness and success of ACUTA's mission. The Vendor Liaison Committee includes six corporate members, each representing one of six vendor segments. PAETEC represents the LEC/IXC/Reseller segment and takes over the position formerly held by such member companies as AT&T and Verizon.
According to Jeri Semer, Executive Director for ACUTA, "The ACUTA Vendor Liaison Committee is a valuable and strategic channel for communication between ACUTA and our corporate affiliates. We appreciate PAETEC's participation on this key committee representing the LEC/IXC/Reseller segment of the telecommunications industry, and we look forward to working with the PAETEC representative to address significant communications technology industry issues."
PAETEC has been committed to providing and enhancing strategic communications services for the higher education marketplace since its inception in 1998. PAETEC currently serves the telecommunications needs of more than 275 higher education institutions.
According to Rick Cunningham, PAETEC's Vice President of Strategic Markets, who will be representing PAETEC on the Vendor Liaison Committee, "I am delighted to be serving on this committee. PAETEC works very closely with all of our higher education partners to develop the comprehensive communications solutions that will meet their critical and unique requirements. PAETEC's participation within ACUTA's committee structure is consistent with our focus of working with ACUTA to help enhance its educational mission regarding telecommunications technology and we look forward to the opportunity to assist ACUTA in advancing its objectives."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com
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PAETEC Named A Telecom Survivor - Jul 24, 2002
Fairport, NY, July 24, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has been named a top Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) survivor, as detailed in a recent ATLANTIC-ACM study of the U.S. CLEC industry, U.S. CLEC Market Analysis: Company Profiles, Sizing & Share 2002-2007. Survivors were analyzed and chosen based on year over year revenue growth, quality and quantity of product offerings, and clarity of vision and execution by the corporate management team.
ATLANTIC-ACM is one of the leading international strategy, consulting and research firms on the telecommunications and information industries. Their authoritative industry reports cover a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, the local and long distance markets, data services, wholesale long distance, billing services, and IP Telephony and are considered one of the best resources for information regarding the next generation of telecommunications. Researching company strategies and trends of the industry, ATLANTIC-ACM's CLEC Report, U.S. CLEC Market Analysis, offers a comprehensive framework and in-depth analysis of the major telecom players, trends, current opportunities, future projections of the CLEC industry, and an assessment of survivor strategies.
"Despite the economic downturn our nation has been weathering, PAETEC continues to successfully execute our business strategies," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "The key to our success is our focus on our customers and products, commitment to providing the highest quality of service, and maintaining profitability. There is no magic bullet, just a dedicated effort by all of our employees to concentrate on the basics of running a business."
According to Nick Regas, vice president at ATLANTIC-ACM, "PAETEC has done an excellent job focusing on its core products and only developing new products that have strong customer demand."
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 310,000 Access Lines - Jul 10, 2002
Fairport, NY, July 10, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 310,056 access line equivalents on its network as of June 30, 2002. This represents an increase of 14% over the 272,448 access line equivalents in service as of March 31, 2002.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"Since our inception four years ago, PAETEC has consistently and successfully executed our strategic business objectives," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "The key to our success is our focus on providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings while delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers. PAETEC's sound fiscal discipline and continued overall stability in an otherwise turbulent economy have been instrumental to our growth as companies seek a long-term partner to meet their mission critical telecommunications needs. As a result, our customer base continues to expand and we look forward to offering businesses the customized solutions that will assist them in profitably managing their operations."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Communications Adds Second Switching Center At 75 Broad Street In NY - Jun 18, 2002
New York, NY (June 18, 2002)-- JEMB Realty, a leading opportunistic investor with properties throughout the Northeast and Southwest as well as Canada, has brought another prominent tenant to 75 Broad Street with the addition of PAETEC Communications, Inc. Recognizing the building as the ultimate home for mission critical operations, PAETEC Communications, Inc. has leased nearly 14,000 square feet of first class built-out switching operations space on the 16th floor of this prominent building in Downtown Manhattan. Raymond Chalme and Joseph Jerome, principals of JEMB Realty, made the announcement.
PAETEC Communications, Inc., is an integrated communications provider offering local, domestic and international long distance services, enhanced data services, including high-speed Internet access, communications and network management services to businesses throughout the United States. Primarily, PAETEC services medium to large-sized businesses, including colleges/universities, hospitals, financial institutions, governmental agencies and affinity groups. The company was formed in May of 1998 and is headquartered in Fairport, New York. "Building a strategic infrastructure that can seamlessly handle the demands of our customers' businesses is critical to PAETEC's success," said Mr. Brad Bono, PAETEC's Eastern and Southern Region President. "75 Broad Street is equipped with the technologically advanced systems needed to help execute our daily operations. Leasing space at this location allows us to effectively handle our additional capacity requirements."
According to Mr. Mario DeRiggi, PAETEC's Vice President and General Manager - Sales, New York Metro, "PAETEC focuses on providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings and delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers. We've experienced phenomenal customer growth and demand continues to escalate. Our success can be attributed to our ability to rapidly install customized communications solutions via our advanced network. By doing so, we help our customers profitably manage their telecommunications operations."
And, with the tragic events that occurred on September 11th, diversity of facilities has become a significant issue among businesses in New York. While PAETEC's second switching center will be implemented to accommodate current and future customer growth, it also assists to alleviate customer concerns regarding diverse capabilities. Following JEMB's purchase of the 675,000 square-foot property, a redevelopment plan was put in place to create the ideal home for a wide range of companies that rely on technologically advanced systems for daily business activities. Over $30 million was invested at 75 Broad Street, which sits atop one of the City's only TransAtlantic AC-1 connection sites and was planned with data centers and mission critical facilities in mind.
JEMB and a team of highly specialized engineers established a detailed master plan for routing of the power feeders, telecommunications risers and inter-connections, grounding cables, antennae and emergency back-up systems. JEMB Realty has also designed and built a generator farm and fuel oil distribution system to allow tenants to install and manage their own generators.
These generators, along with other disaster recovery planning, played a key role in 75 Broad Street's success following the events of last fall. JEMB was able to provide tenants with uninterrupted communication at full power by running the emergency generators manned by a full staff of management professionals.
Not only does 75 Broad Street offer the best in mission critical capabilities, but boasts outstanding executive office space, often in conjunction with built-out data center space. "The office space at 75 Broad Street offers a unique opportunity for companies to combine their executive and mission critical needs all under one roof," commented Mr. Chalme. "With outstanding lighting, built out space and a spectacular lobby, 75 Broad offers all the amenities of a Class A office building with technologically advanced systems required by its tenants." Founded in 1990 by Joseph Jerome and Raymond Chalme, JEMB Realty Corp. has extensive experience in the acquisition, development, management and leasing of commercial, retail and residential property throughout the tri-state New York region, Southeastern United States and Canada. JEMB owns and manages such prominent assets as Herald Center, Herald Towers and 75 Broad Street in Manhattan, 375 McCarter Highway in Newark, NJ, Place Dupuis in Canada, the Galleria Corporate Center in Scottsdale, Atlanta Southpoint and other prominent, strategically located properties.
PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, is based in Fairport, NY and offers broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Named Cisco Certified Partner - May 14, 2002
Fairport, NY, May 14, 2002/Businesswire/- Data Voice Networks, Inc. ("DVN"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAETEC Corp. and a sister company of PAETEC Communications, Inc., today announced that it has been named a Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) Certified Silver Partner. This recognition has been realized as a result of DVN's proven competence regarding the latest Cisco technologies.
Acquired by PAETEC in May of 2000, DVN designs and implements data networks. This designation indicates that DVN has met the personnel, support, specialization and customer satisfaction requirements for achieving Silver certification. It further supports DVN's and PAETEC's focus on training and the ability to sell, install, and support Cisco solutions in the United States.
"We are delighted to have received Cisco System's Certified Silver Partner designation," said Bill Wechsler, vice president and general manager of DVN. "Attaining this certification demonstrates our dedication and commitment to becoming a technical leader in our industry. It reinforces to our customers that we have the experience and expertise to implement complex network technologies."
Achieving Silver certification level necessitates proficiency in technology and services specializations. This technical proficiency in specific technologies enables PAETEC to deliver new solutions and value-added services to its customers via its DVN subsidiary. In addition, Silver certification places great emphasis on customer satisfaction. Participation is required in Cisco's customer satisfaction program and DVN must meet detailed objectives for the US marketplace outlined by Cisco.
According to Jim Lizon, DVN's vice president of sales, "Being a Cisco certified member provides us with access to the latest Cisco enhancements, resources and training. So, when our customers are ready to take advantage of the most current technologies, we have the knowledge, skill, and experience to furnish advanced solutions. Our new status further enhances the strength of our value proposition to our customers. Our comprehensive, cost saving offerings coupled with our commitment to service excellence ensures that our customers receive superior value, service, and flexibility."
About DVN and PAETEC
Data Voice Networks, Inc. ("DVN"), a PAETEC subsidiary, is based in Eddystone, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. DVN's years of experience in data and voice networks allow PAETEC to provide integrated network and equipment solutions to optimize data, system and voice communications capabilities. PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, is based in Fairport, NY and offers broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Executive Vice President Named CompTel Vice Chairman/Treasurer - May 12, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 12, 2002/BusinessWire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Joseph Ambersley, PAETEC Communications' Executive Vice President of Business Development was elected as Vice Chairman/Treasurer of the Competitive Telecommunications Association (CompTel). CompTel is a principal association in the competitive telecommunications industry and represents companies in almost every facet of the telecom arena including incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, long distance carriers, wireless service providers, Internet service providers, equipment manufacturers and software suppliers. The election took place last week at CompTel's 21st Annual Convention and Trade Exposition in Miami, Florida.
CompTel is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors directly elected by the membership at its annual meeting with six Board members each elected from small, medium and large-sized companies. Ambersley was elected for a one-year term as Vice Chairman/Treasurer as well as being re-elected to the Board representing the medium-sized company category. This category reflects companies generating annual revenues between $25 and $250 million. Ambersley has served as one of PAETEC's Executive Vice Presidents since June of 1998 and was appointed to his current position as Executive Vice President of Business Development in April of 2000. For seven years prior to joining PAETEC, Ambersley functioned as Vice President of Carrier Sales at National Telecommunications of Florida. Ambersley has served on several association boards, including America's Carriers Telecommunications Association and the Associated Communication Companies of America.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Disconnects MonsterHut For Spamming - May 06, 2002
Fairport, NY, May 6, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, announced that it had terminated Internet access service to MonsterHut, Inc., a direct e-mail marketing company, for sending unsolicited, mass, commercial e-mail ("spam") in violation of PAETEC's Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") and service contract.
PAETEC's action immediately followed a favorable appellate court ruling in a lawsuit originally filed by MonsterHut back in March 2001. The May 3, 2002, ruling by the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, reversed the trial court and vacated an injunction that had been in effect for over thirteen months, barring PAETEC from terminating service to MonsterHut. The appellate court also granted summary judgment for PAETEC, declaring that PAETEC had established as a matter of law that its service agreement with MonsterHut prohibited spamming, that MonsterHut had violated the agreement by engaging in spamming, and that PAETEC "may terminate the agreement in response to [MonsterHut's] sending of unsolicited, mass, commercial e-mail in breach of the agreement." Within an hour after the decision was released, PAETEC disconnected MonsterHut's Internet access service.
"PAETEC has always strived to be a responsible member of the Internet community," said Sanjay Hiranandani, PAETEC's vice president of data engineering. "PAETEC's policy is, and always has been, that spamming is not an appropriate use of the Internet and will not be tolerated."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Expands Eastern Region Operations - Apr 29, 2002
Fairport, NY, April 29, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has completed the expansion of its main eastern region office, located in Voorhees, New Jersey.
PAETEC recently assumed over 20,000 square feet of office space at the Plaza 1000 building on Main Street. The newly expanded office accommodates approximately 75 employees, including sales, operations and technical personnel. In addition, a regional data center has been incorporated to provide additional technical support necessary to help streamline operations and improve service to PAETEC's continuously growing customer base. With one of PAETEC's switching centers located in Philadelphia, Voorhees serves as the hub of PAETEC's eastern region operations.
"Our recent expansion is a clear indication of the success PAETEC has achieved and our commitment to increase the number of customers we serve throughout the Tri-State area," said Brad Bono, PAETEC's eastern and southern region president. "In only four years, PAETEC has dramatically increased its footprint within the Delaware Valley and now provides communications services to thousands of customers, including some of the major hospitals, hotels, and universities within this region. We are excited to be fulfilling the critical telecommunications needs of our customers and look forward to offering more and more businesses our advanced, competitive, and customized solutions."
Since its inception in 1998, PAETEC has consistently and effectively executed its business objectives. PAETEC's revenues have rapidly grown from approximately $150,000 in 1998 to over $200 million in 2001.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 270,000 Access Lines - Apr 09, 2002
Fairport, NY, April 9, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 272,448 access line equivalents on its network as of March 31, 2002. This represents an increase of 17% over the 232,848 access line equivalents in service as of December 31, 2001.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"Despite the economic turbulence that has affected many companies throughout the United States, PAETEC continues to successfully execute our strategic business objectives," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "PAETEC remains focused on providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings and delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers. This core philosophy has steadily and effectively increased our customer base and we look forward to presenting business customers with the solutions that will help them profitably manage their telecommunications operations." Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Executive Receives Business Award - Mar 28, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 28, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Brad Bono, PAETEC Communications' eastern and southern region president, has received the New Jersey Business News' "40 Under 40" Award. This award recognizes entrepreneurial and community leadership among business leaders within the Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia region.
Bono, one of the founders of PAETEC, has served as president of PAETEC's eastern region since June of 1998 and as the president of the southern region since April 2000. For three years prior to joining PAETEC, Bono served as vice president of alternate channels for ACC TeleCom. Bono also co-founded Vista International Communications, Inc., a regional interexchange carrier, where he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer from 1991 until ACC Telecom's acquisition of Vista in 1997.
Since its inception less than four years ago, PAETEC has consistently and successfully executed its business objectives. PAETEC's revenues have rapidly grown from approximately $150,000 in 1998 to over $200 million in 2001.
"I am delighted to have received such a distinction," said Brad Bono. "Despite the turbulence within our nation's economy, PAETEC continues to thrive and has emerged as a key player within the telecommunications marketplace. We remain focused on providing value-added product offerings and exceptional service to our customers. The New Jersey Business News' "40 Under 40" award really recognizes the dedication, commitment and efforts of all of our employees as we strive to fulfill our mission of being the most customer and employee-oriented telecommunications provider."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Highlighted At Channel Partners Conference - Mar 18, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 18, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it will participate in the Phone + Magazine Channel Partner Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 25 - 27, 2002. Formerly known as the Agent Conference and Expo, this event is a premier networking and business opportunity for converged communications, telecom and information technology partners.
As part of the event, a comprehensive education program will be included. Brad Bono, president of PAETEC's eastern and southern regions will be one of the featured speakers. "Despite recent turbulence in the telecommunications industry, PAETEC continues to successfully execute its business objectives," said Bono. "With over 400 sales agents committed to the development and retention of PAETEC customer accounts, PAETEC's agent program is a critical element to PAETEC's continued growth strategy."
PAETEC maintains an aggressive incentive package for its agent sales force and has dedicated numerous resources to developing and supporting its agent program. In addition, PAETEC's agent sales program, as with all parts of PAETEC's business operations, is incorporated in PAETEC's ISO 9002 certification process to ensure the highest standards of service excellence for its business customers. "PAETEC views its relationships with its sales agents as true partnerships," commented John Budney, PAETEC's national vice president of authorized agents. "Agents are absolutely integral to our overall success and we value their tremendous efforts. Exiting 2001, PAETEC's agents were responsible for generating over $4 million in monthly revenues. PAETEC remains committed to its agent program and will continue to provide the resources and support needed to maintain and propel its sales growth strategies."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Announces Addition Of Wholesale Markets Vice President - Mar 08, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 8, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Dave Pogoda has joined PAETEC as its new vice president of sales for its wholesale markets group.
Pogoda joins PAETEC with approximately ten years of telecom experience in carrier and wholesale sales. PAETEC's wholesale strategic objectives focus on developing long term partnering relationships to provide wholesale voice, data and enhanced services to switch-based and switchless resellers, cellular, interactive voice response and future VoIP service providers, CLECs and ISPs. Pogoda's in-depth industry expertise and proven track record of negotiating substantial contracts will be instrumental in supporting these goals.
Prior to joining PAETEC, Pogoda served as regional vice president of carrier sales/bandwith solutions for Global Crossing. Prior to Global Crossing, Pogoda held strategic management positions with Intermedia Communications and Metropolitan Fiber Systems Communications. "We are delighted to have Dave Pogoda as a member of the PAETEC team," commented EJ Butler, president of PAETEC's wholesale markets group. "Dave's leadership, drive and reputation within the telecommunications industry will enable us to continue to enhance our wholesale strategies."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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Slaughter Opposes House Bill To Shut Out Competition For High Speed Internet - Feb 26, 2002
Rochester, NY - Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter today announced her opposition to H.R. 1542, the so-called Tauzin-Dingell broadband bill. The legislation, to be voted on by the House of Representatives this week, would change the manner in which high-speed Internet service delivered over phone lines is governed. The change would lock out competition for data service on local phone networks for companies that seek to compete with the Regional Bell Operating Companies (Bells). Rep. Slaughter announced her opposition to the bill in comments to employees of the PAETEC corporation in Fairport.
"Competition creates jobs, lowers prices, and promotes better service. It is just that simple," said Rep. Slaughter. "If this bill passes, we will concentrate the delivery of high speed Internet into the hands of a few, and business and consumers will pay the price." The Tauzin-Dingell bill would make a fundamental change in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Until the passage of the '96 act, local phone companies had a monopoly on both voice and data transmission over telephone lines. Many of the local networks, often called local loops, were built with taxpayer and ratepayer dollars during the deployment of phone service to every customer in the United States. Under current law, local phone companies, like Verizon, must make their networks available to other companies that want to offer traditional phone service and high speed Internet service. The Act provided that local bell monopolies could enter the profitable long distance market if they could prove to the Federal Communications Commission that they had sufficiently opened up their local networks for competition. The bill that Slaughter is opposing today would change the legal definition of traditional telephone service and Internet traffic. Tauzin-Dingell will no longer require Bell companies to make available local phone networks for high speed Internet service, potentially eliminating competition between local companies like PAETEC, Choice One and the regional Bells. Slaughter noted that the Tauzin-Dingell bill would restrict competition for high speed Internet service, but will not change the ability of the local Bell monopolies to enter the long distance market.
"This is special interest legislation at its worst. We need to create jobs in this country, but passing this bill will only force the Bell competitors out of business," Slaughter continued.
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PAETEC Employees Achieve 13% Annual Bonus - Feb 21, 2002
Fairport, NY, February 21, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that its non-commissioned employees have achieved a cash bonus equal to 13% of their 2001 base salary. Over 600 of PAETEC's employees throughout the United States, including more than 300 employees in the Rochester NY area, will share in bonus payments estimated at $4 million.
"While our nation's recent economic downturn has negatively impacted many companies in our industry, PAETEC continues to effectively execute our business objectives," stated Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's Chairman of the Board and CEO. "The key to PAETEC's success is the continued drive and commitment displayed by our employees to reach those corporate strategic objectives. We remain focused on exceeding our customers' expectations every day by offering the most comprehensive, cost-effective, and innovative communications solutions, as well as providing the highest levels of service excellence. It is our employees' energy and dedication to that goal that has resulted in the attainment of a 13% bonus."
Bonuses for all non-commissioned employees, ranging from entry level to senior executive positions are calculated utilizing the same formula. Therefore, each eligible employee receives the same percentage bonus. Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 232,000 Access Lines - Feb 05, 2002
Fairport, NY, February 5, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 232,848 access line equivalents on its network as of December 31, 2001. This represents an increase of 128% over the 102,144 access line equivalents in service as of December 31, 2000.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"PAETEC's focus on offering cost-effective, value-added product solutions and our commitment to providing the highest levels of service excellence to our customers has steadily and effectively increased our customer base," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's Chairman of the Board and CEO. "While our nation's current economic downturn has weakened many companies, PAETEC continues to successfully execute our strategic business goals and we are excited to present more and more businesses with the customized alternatives needed to profitably manage their telecommunications operations." Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Enhances Value-Added Product For Hospitality, Healthcare, Higher Ed - Jan 30, 2002
Fairport, NY, January 30, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider ("ICP"), today announced its enhancement of its operator services product. PAETEC's operator services product provides flexible billing and long distance calling options for its many customers, particularly those within the hospitality, healthcare and higher education markets.
With over 650 hospitality, 150 healthcare, and 200 higher education customers, PAETEC is committed to providing value-added solutions tailored to its customers' needs. PAETEC's operator services product not only provides general assistance to callers, but offers customers opportunities to generate new revenue streams for their businesses, to take advantage of billing alternatives for placing long distance calls, and to access detailed commission summaries.
PAETEC has extensive experience delivering service to hospitality, healthcare, and higher education customers throughout the nation and its operators services product is yet another example of its efforts to offer a complete portfolio of services to its customers. "Operator services are an integral part of daily operations for our hospitality, healthcare and higher education customers," stated Brian Benjamin, PAETEC's Vice President of Marketing. "PAETEC is dedicated to providing the mission critical services demanded by its customers and delighted to offer the enhanced operator services product as an element of our ever expanding suite of services."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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Dec 16, 2002 - PAETEC Executive Elected To Juvenile Diabetes Research Board
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Nov 26, 2002 - PAETEC Launches Version 3.1 Of Webfront
Nov 19, 2002 - PAETEC Executive Receives Business Award
Nov 04, 2002 - PAETEC Ranked No. 1 Company In Rochester
Oct 24, 2002 - PAETEC CFO Appointed To Leadership Position On College Council
Oct 15, 2002 - PAETEC Exceeds 344,000 Access Lines
Oct 03, 2002 - PAETEC Announces The Addition Of Network Services Vice President
Sep 26, 2002 - PAETEC EVP. Elected To Leadership Position Within Major Industry Association
Sep 17, 2002 - PAETEC Elected To NTDE Board Of Directors
Sep 10, 2002 - PAETEC Launches Version 4.0 Of Pinnacle Software Product
Aug 13, 2002 - PAETEC Recognized By Higher Education Association
Jul 24, 2002 - PAETEC Named A Telecom Survivor
Jul 10, 2002 - PAETEC Exceeds 310,000 Access Lines
Jun 18, 2002 - PAETEC Communications Adds Second Switching Center At 75 Broad Street In NY
May 14, 2002 - PAETEC Named Cisco Certified Partner
May 12, 2002 - PAETEC Executive Vice President Named CompTel Vice Chairman/Treasurer
May 06, 2002 - PAETEC Disconnects MonsterHut For Spamming
Apr 29, 2002 - PAETEC Expands Eastern Region Operations
Apr 09, 2002 - PAETEC Exceeds 270,000 Access Lines
Mar 28, 2002 - PAETEC Executive Receives Business Award
Mar 18, 2002 - PAETEC Highlighted At Channel Partners Conference
Mar 08, 2002 - PAETEC Announces Addition Of Wholesale Markets Vice President
Feb 26, 2002 - Slaughter Opposes House Bill To Shut Out Competition For High Speed Internet
Feb 21, 2002 - PAETEC Employees Achieve 13% Annual Bonus
Feb 05, 2002 - PAETEC Exceeds 232,000 Access Lines
Jan 30, 2002 - PAETEC Enhances Value-Added Product For Hospitality, Healthcare, Higher Ed
PAETEC Executive Elected To Juvenile Diabetes Research Board - Dec 16, 2002
Fairport, NY, December 16, 2002/PRNewswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Bob Moore, PAETEC Communications' vice president of information technology, was elected to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Board of Directors, Rochester, New York Chapter. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the only major diabetes organization that is solely focused on research and is the number one non-profit, non-governmental funding organization for diabetes research worldwide.
The Rochester Chapter of JDRF was established in 1996 and concentrates its efforts on organizing fundraising events, outreach to newly diagnosed diabetics and their families, research funding support and increasing awareness of diabetes and its complications.
Bob Moore was elected for a one-year term to the Rochester Chapter of the JDRF Board. Moore has served as PAETEC's vice president of information technology since June of 1998 and is responsible for determining PAETEC's long-term system and information needs to ensure the execution of the Company's strategic business objectives.
Community service is strongly encouraged and recognized at PAETEC. Moore, along with numerous other PAETEC executives and employees, contribute their time and effort to community boards and charitable organizations.
"I'm excited to be serving as a member of Rochester's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Board," said Moore. "I look forward to assisting the JDRF in fulfilling its mission of improving funding resources in order to speed the process towards finding a cure for diabetes."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Hospitality Program Achieves New Milestone With Over 800 Customers - Dec 03, 2002
Fairport, NY, December 3, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that its hospitality program has reached a major milestone, servicing more than 800 hospitality customers as of December 1, 2002. PAETEC's 823 hospitality customers generate more than $18 million in annual revenues for the Company.
PAETEC's success within the hospitality sector can be attributed to its ability to provide distinctively tailored business solutions to its customers while delivering exceptional customer care. PAETEC has customized its suite of enhanced voice and data services, which includes bundled capacity for local, long distance and high speed Internet access, to the specific needs of the hospitality industry. Many large hotel chains throughout the United States have selected PAETEC to assist them in managing their critical communications needs.
Carlson Hospitality Worldwide is the parent company of Radisson Hotels & Resorts and a PAETEC customer. According to Juliann Knudsen, telecommunication manager for Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, "Carlson Hospitality Worldwide needed to find a partner who understood our business and worked with us to define products and services to meet our needs. Hotels are looking for reliable service for an industry that is truly 24 x 7 and faces such variables as demand spikes and fluctuating occupancy levels. It is a huge value for us to find a service provider that we are confident can respond to those needs."
"PAETEC is focused on providing our hospitality customers with the flexible, cost-containing communications services that will enable them to more effectively manage their crucial business operations," said Brian Benjamin, PAETEC's business development vice president. "And, as part of our commitment to providing the highest levels of service and quality, PAETEC established a dedicated national development team, specifically for our hospitality customers, to further enhance and exceed their service requirements. We will continue to focus on the products and strategies that will help increase the value proposition for our customers."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Launches Version 3.1 Of Webfront - Nov 26, 2002
Fairport, NY, November 26, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has significantly upgraded Webfront, PAETEC's virtual customer care portal, utilized by its customers and authorized agents. Webfront offers PAETEC customers and agents easy online access to pertinent account information to help them quickly and effectively manage their telecommunications expenses.
From the convenience of the desktop, Webfront provides customers the ability of accessing key information including: current services and rates; archived invoices; payment history; Internet service level statistics; data service maintenance schedules and a host of reporting options. The current release, version 3.1, contains numerous enhanced reporting capabilities such as: detailed information on features and connection numbers associated with the subscriber services report; trending information regarding Internet service level statistics; and improved account code reporting to name a few.
In addition, Webfront serves as another value-added resource for PAETEC's agent channel. This latest release provides PAETEC agents with a more efficient tool to better assist them in addressing the needs of their customers. Not only do agents have access to customer information through Webfront, they also have the capability to access agent-specific information such as forms, pricing, and sales reports.
According to Donna Wenk, PAETEC's vice president of account development, "PAETEC is focused on service excellence and we continuously look for ways to extend greater support to our customers as well as our agents. PAETEC's customers enjoy having immediate access to the information that will help them better manage their telecommunications operations. Webfront is yet another key differentiator for PAETEC in demonstrating our commitment to providing high quality service to our customers."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Executive Receives Business Award - Nov 19, 2002
Fairport, NY, November 19, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Sanjay Hiranandani, PAETEC Communications' vice president of engineering, has received the Rochester Business Journal's "40 Under 40" Award. This award recognizes entrepreneurial and community leadership among business leaders within the Rochester metropolitan area.
Hiranandani has served as PAETEC's vice president of engineering since September of 1999. He leads efforts to engineer PAETEC's next-generation multi-service backbone network, to manage PAETEC's data and Internet-access product and service development, and to converge PAETEC's enhanced voice and data services onto a single network. Prior to joining PAETEC, Hiranandani was vice president for advanced technologies at TeleBeam, Inc., a regional Integrated Communications Provider headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania. He was responsible for the design and architecture of TeleBeam's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) Network, and accompanying enhanced voice and data product sets, including the rollout of broadband Internet access via Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Cable Modem access in Central Pennsylvania. Prior to TeleBeam, Hiranandani was a lead network architect at Cornell University, designing and deploying advanced communications networks.
"I'm thrilled to have been distinguished as a recipient of the Rochester Business Journal's "40 Under 40" Award this year," said Hiranandani. "For me, this award really recognizes the tremendous work, dedication and leadership of the entire PAETEC team as we strive to continually provide service excellence to our customers. It is our collective effort that will result in our future successes and I am delighted to be playing a role in making that happen."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Ranked No. 1 Company In Rochester - Nov 04, 2002
Fairport, NY, November 4, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has been named the top private company in Rochester, according to the 2002 Rochester Top 100 list. The Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of Commerce Inc. and the Rochester office of KPMG LLP co-sponsor the Rochester Top 100.
The Rochester Top 100 recognizes the accomplishments of privately-owned companies and their ability to maintain a healthy and growing business operation. This is the first year that PAETEC has been able to participate as the rules for eligibility required revenues of at least $1 million in each of the previous three years. PAETEC had the fastest sales growth over three years among companies that submitted financial information for the list.
PAETEC's sales have increased by approximately 134,000 percent since its inception in May 1998. From $150,000 in revenues in 1998 to over $200 million in revenues in 2001, PAETEC has continued to successfully achieve its business objectives, despite the recent turbulence within the nation's economy. Last year, PAETEC was ranked as the No. 3 Rising Star on the national Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500.
'We are absolutely delighted to receive this distinction," said Arunas A. Chesonis, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "It is the commitment, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by our employees that continues to drive our success. Being named the number one company in Rochester is fantastic recognition for everyone's hard work and dedication."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC CFO Appointed To Leadership Position On College Council - Oct 24, 2002
Fairport, NY, October 24, 2002/PRNewswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Keith Wilson, PAETEC Communications' executive vice president and chief financial officer, was appointed as chairman of the Dickinson Fund Advisory Council for Dickinson College. The Dickinson Fund is the operating fund for the college that helps defray the cost of day-to-day expenses at Dickinson.
Wilson, a 1989 graduate of Dickinson College and a Nisbet scholar, has been a member of the Advisory Council for two years. In the past year, alumni contributions to the Dickinson Fund have increased by 5%. "I'm delighted to be serving as chairman and excited to be able to utilize my fundraising experience to help realize the goals established for the Dickinson Fund," said Wilson. "Dickinson College has always focused on preparing students for leadership roles within their professions and communities and I look forward to any role I can play in assisting in that mission." For the second year in a row, Dickinson College has been named one of the top 50 liberal arts colleges in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Wilson has served as PAETEC's executive vice president and CFO since January 2001. Prior to joining PAETEC, Wilson served as vice president and head of the telecommunications finance group at Union Bank of California where he focused on sourcing and providing capital for telecommunications services companies in the wireline, wireless, and data-services markets. Wilson has been providing capital for telecommunications companies for the past 10 years and has been involved in raising and providing over $15 billion in capital for telecommunications companies, including private equity, mezzanine debt, senior bank debt and public debt.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, hotels, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 344,000 Access Lines - Oct 15, 2002
Fairport, NY, October 15, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 344,256 access line equivalents on its network as of September 30, 2002. This represents an increase of 11% over the 310,056 access line equivalents in service as of June 30, 2002.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"PAETEC continues to successfully execute our strategic business objectives," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "Our commitment to providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings while delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers is the cornerstone of our success. This, coupled with our continued financial stability, consistently attracts customers looking for a long-term partner who will meet their mission critical telecommunications needs. As a result, our customer base has steadily increased and we look forward to providing more and more businesses with the communications solutions that will enable them to more effectively, and profitably, manage their operations."
PAETEC recently completed its Fall Start Up for the approximately 250 colleges and universities serviced by PAETEC. This year alone, over 20 colleges and universities signed with PAETEC for telecommunications services. Fall Start Up represents the two to three week time period during which PAETEC implements services to its college and university customers. PAETEC's approach of providing value-added, integrated, and bundled services continues to generate great momentum within the higher education arena as increasing numbers of colleges and universities are turning to PAETEC to assist them in achieving their communications objectives.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Announces The Addition Of Network Services Vice President - Oct 03, 2002
Fairport, NY, October 3, 2002, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Sean Pflaging has joined PAETEC as its new vice president of network services.
Pflaging joins PAETEC with approximately thirteen years of telecommunications experience with companies such as Business Telecom, Inc. (BTI) and Sprint International. Most recently, Pflaging served as vice president of network services for BTI where he was instrumental in optimizing network operations and accelerating wholesale revenues.
"We are delighted to have Sean Pflaging join the PAETEC team," commented EJ Butler, PAETEC's president of wholesale markets/network services. "Sean's industry expertise and success in increasing network quality and reliability while improving overall network cost structures will directly impact PAETEC's objective of providing its customers with cost effective telecommunications solutions coupled with service excellence. We look forward to the contributions Sean will make as we continuously enhance our network infrastructure."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
Contacts:
Keith Wilson, executive vice president and CFO, PAETEC Communications, Inc., 585-340-2970
EJ Butler, president - wholesale markets, PAETEC Communications, Inc., 716-566-6222
Jolanda Chesonis, vice president of communications and human resources, PAETEC Communications, Inc., 585-340-2573
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PAETEC EVP. Elected To Leadership Position Within Major Industry Association - Sep 26, 2002
Fairport, NY, September 26, 2002/PRNewswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Richard Ottalagana, PAETEC Communications' Executive Vice President, was elected to the Operating Board of the Association for Local Telecommunications Services (ALTS). ALTS is one the leading national associations focused on promoting facilities based telecommunications competition. The ALTS Operating Board includes key executives from the competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) industry who are committed to implementing strategies that will help ensure a regulatory environment that enables competition to thrive and grow.
ALTS was created in 1987 and represents companies that build, own and operate competitive local networks. Ottalagana was elected for a one-year term to the Operating Board. Ottalagana, one of the founders of PAETEC, has served as one of PAETEC's Executive Vice Presidents since June of 1998. From 1993 until April 1998, Mr. Ottalagana served as Vice President and General Manager of ACC National TeleCom Corp., where he had responsibility for the start-up of ACC's competitive local telecommunications operations. During the 20 years before he joined ACC, Mr. Ottalagana held various managerial positions within the telecommunications industry.
"I'm delighted to be serving as a member of the ALTS Operating Board," said Ottalagana. "CLECs represent the key source of new growth in the local telecom industry and ALTS is in the forefront developing and driving the policies that will ensure free and fair competition and allow CLECs to continue to prosper."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
Contacts:
Richard Ottalagana, Executive Vice President, PAETEC Communications, Inc., (585) 340-2510
Jolanda Chesonis, Vice President of Communications and Human Resources, PAETEC Communications, Inc., (585) 340-2573
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PAETEC Elected To NTDE Board Of Directors - Sep 17, 2002
Fairport, NY, September 18, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Kathy Hill, PAETEC Communications' Revenue Assurance Manager, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Telecommunications Data Base Exchange (NTDE). NTDE is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes the exchange of information among telecommunications providers about defaulted commercial accounts in a manner that permits early identification of "risk accounts" among new service applicants. Risk accounts are those applicants for new service that have failed to pay a telecom bill to one or more previous carriers. NTDE has contracted with Equifax Telecommunications & Utilities Solutions, a division of Equifax Financial Services (NYSE: EFX), for the management of this unique database.
NTDE has more than 50 members and is governed by an 8 person Board of Directors. Hill was elected for a one-year term to the Board of Directors. Hill also holds a leadership position with the National Telecommunications Credit Group (NTCG), a division of the National Association of Credit Managers (NACM), serving as this year's Co-Chairman, and assuming the responsibilities of Chairman in 2003. "The NTDE is focused on providing critical informational resources to telecommunications carriers in order to help reduce financial risk and maximize growth," said Hill. "The ability to obtain data regarding potential credit and fraud risks on new service applicants through the NTDE has saved PAETEC thousands of dollars. I am delighted to play a part in assisting the NTDE in fulfilling its objectives."
According to Alice Haslam, NTDE's Executive Director, "NTDE is delighted to welcome PAETEC to its Board of Directors. As a leader in the CLEC industry, PAETEC has distinguished itself for its insight, innovation and industry expertise. Kathy Hill has played an active role with the NTDE for many years and we look forward to the knowledge and energy she will bring to our Board of Directors."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Launches Version 4.0 Of Pinnacle Software Product - Sep 10, 2002
Fairport, NY, September 10, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications Management System product, released as PINNACLE V4. PAETEC's PINNACLE product enables PAETEC's strategic market customers, including colleges, universities, hospitals, government agencies and Fortune 1000 companies, to effectively manage large voice, data and video networks. The PINNACLE V4 release leverages several new advancements in relational database and web technologies to provide customers the ability to govern their operational workflows and E-billing functions.
The PINNACLE V4 release allows PAETEC customers utilizing the PINNACLE product to define their specific business rules directly into the communications management system database application. New in PINNACLE V4 are several Web Portals utilizing a very innovative framework which afford customers the opportunity to customize the presentation and processing of any type of work order without having to know any technical details about the underlying JAVA and Oracle database technologies.
The general release of PINNACLE V4 was field tested over several months by a diverse set of PAETEC's customers who use the PINNACLE product and manage a broad range of complex communications services for very large organizations. Some of PAETEC's key beta partners included: the State of South Carolina, Michigan Technological University, University of New Hampshire, Northern Illinois University and Binghamton University. Over 135 PAETEC customers are currently using the PINNACLE Communications Management System and are in the process of upgrading to PINNACLE V4. All new customers who will be utilizing PINNACLE will receive PINNACLE V4.
According to Karen Hambleton, telecommunications computer operations manager, at the University of New Hampshire, "We are very impressed with the functional content and quality of PINNACLE V4, as well as the quality service and support we receive from PAETEC. With the recent implementation of V4 into our production environment, UNH is beginning to take advantage of the new functions V4 offers. It has been very valuable to have the opportunity to define and voice our business needs to PAETEC and to subsequently see our ideas integrated into V4."
PAETEC is committed to providing and enhancing strategic communications products and services for its customers and concentrates on delivering integrated, bundled solutions coupled with exceptional customer service. "We are very excited by the increased functionality and the power of PINNACLE V4," said Rick Lines, president - PINNACLE product solutions. "Telecommunications managers within strategic vertical arenas such as hospitals, higher education, government and the Fortune 1000 have an enormous responsibility to support their organizations' wide-ranging needs while operating in a global atmosphere of emerging new technologies and financial constraints. We are pleased to be able to provide robust, customized solutions to assist our customers in effectively navigating through such a dynamic and demanding environment."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com
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PAETEC Recognized By Higher Education Association - Aug 13, 2002
Fairport, NY, August 13, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that PAETEC has been appointed to the Vendor Liaison Committee of The Association for Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA).
ACUTA is an international non-profit educational association serving colleges and universities representing 825 institutions of higher education and includes corporate affiliate members representing all categories of telecommunications companies serving the higher education market. Through the exchange of ideas and information, the Vendor Liaison Committee plays a vital role in increasing the effectiveness and success of ACUTA's mission. The Vendor Liaison Committee includes six corporate members, each representing one of six vendor segments. PAETEC represents the LEC/IXC/Reseller segment and takes over the position formerly held by such member companies as AT&T and Verizon.
According to Jeri Semer, Executive Director for ACUTA, "The ACUTA Vendor Liaison Committee is a valuable and strategic channel for communication between ACUTA and our corporate affiliates. We appreciate PAETEC's participation on this key committee representing the LEC/IXC/Reseller segment of the telecommunications industry, and we look forward to working with the PAETEC representative to address significant communications technology industry issues."
PAETEC has been committed to providing and enhancing strategic communications services for the higher education marketplace since its inception in 1998. PAETEC currently serves the telecommunications needs of more than 275 higher education institutions.
According to Rick Cunningham, PAETEC's Vice President of Strategic Markets, who will be representing PAETEC on the Vendor Liaison Committee, "I am delighted to be serving on this committee. PAETEC works very closely with all of our higher education partners to develop the comprehensive communications solutions that will meet their critical and unique requirements. PAETEC's participation within ACUTA's committee structure is consistent with our focus of working with ACUTA to help enhance its educational mission regarding telecommunications technology and we look forward to the opportunity to assist ACUTA in advancing its objectives."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com
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PAETEC Named A Telecom Survivor - Jul 24, 2002
Fairport, NY, July 24, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has been named a top Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) survivor, as detailed in a recent ATLANTIC-ACM study of the U.S. CLEC industry, U.S. CLEC Market Analysis: Company Profiles, Sizing & Share 2002-2007. Survivors were analyzed and chosen based on year over year revenue growth, quality and quantity of product offerings, and clarity of vision and execution by the corporate management team.
ATLANTIC-ACM is one of the leading international strategy, consulting and research firms on the telecommunications and information industries. Their authoritative industry reports cover a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, the local and long distance markets, data services, wholesale long distance, billing services, and IP Telephony and are considered one of the best resources for information regarding the next generation of telecommunications. Researching company strategies and trends of the industry, ATLANTIC-ACM's CLEC Report, U.S. CLEC Market Analysis, offers a comprehensive framework and in-depth analysis of the major telecom players, trends, current opportunities, future projections of the CLEC industry, and an assessment of survivor strategies.
"Despite the economic downturn our nation has been weathering, PAETEC continues to successfully execute our business strategies," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "The key to our success is our focus on our customers and products, commitment to providing the highest quality of service, and maintaining profitability. There is no magic bullet, just a dedicated effort by all of our employees to concentrate on the basics of running a business."
According to Nick Regas, vice president at ATLANTIC-ACM, "PAETEC has done an excellent job focusing on its core products and only developing new products that have strong customer demand."
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 310,000 Access Lines - Jul 10, 2002
Fairport, NY, July 10, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 310,056 access line equivalents on its network as of June 30, 2002. This represents an increase of 14% over the 272,448 access line equivalents in service as of March 31, 2002.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"Since our inception four years ago, PAETEC has consistently and successfully executed our strategic business objectives," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "The key to our success is our focus on providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings while delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers. PAETEC's sound fiscal discipline and continued overall stability in an otherwise turbulent economy have been instrumental to our growth as companies seek a long-term partner to meet their mission critical telecommunications needs. As a result, our customer base continues to expand and we look forward to offering businesses the customized solutions that will assist them in profitably managing their operations."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Communications Adds Second Switching Center At 75 Broad Street In NY - Jun 18, 2002
New York, NY (June 18, 2002)-- JEMB Realty, a leading opportunistic investor with properties throughout the Northeast and Southwest as well as Canada, has brought another prominent tenant to 75 Broad Street with the addition of PAETEC Communications, Inc. Recognizing the building as the ultimate home for mission critical operations, PAETEC Communications, Inc. has leased nearly 14,000 square feet of first class built-out switching operations space on the 16th floor of this prominent building in Downtown Manhattan. Raymond Chalme and Joseph Jerome, principals of JEMB Realty, made the announcement.
PAETEC Communications, Inc., is an integrated communications provider offering local, domestic and international long distance services, enhanced data services, including high-speed Internet access, communications and network management services to businesses throughout the United States. Primarily, PAETEC services medium to large-sized businesses, including colleges/universities, hospitals, financial institutions, governmental agencies and affinity groups. The company was formed in May of 1998 and is headquartered in Fairport, New York. "Building a strategic infrastructure that can seamlessly handle the demands of our customers' businesses is critical to PAETEC's success," said Mr. Brad Bono, PAETEC's Eastern and Southern Region President. "75 Broad Street is equipped with the technologically advanced systems needed to help execute our daily operations. Leasing space at this location allows us to effectively handle our additional capacity requirements."
According to Mr. Mario DeRiggi, PAETEC's Vice President and General Manager - Sales, New York Metro, "PAETEC focuses on providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings and delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers. We've experienced phenomenal customer growth and demand continues to escalate. Our success can be attributed to our ability to rapidly install customized communications solutions via our advanced network. By doing so, we help our customers profitably manage their telecommunications operations."
And, with the tragic events that occurred on September 11th, diversity of facilities has become a significant issue among businesses in New York. While PAETEC's second switching center will be implemented to accommodate current and future customer growth, it also assists to alleviate customer concerns regarding diverse capabilities. Following JEMB's purchase of the 675,000 square-foot property, a redevelopment plan was put in place to create the ideal home for a wide range of companies that rely on technologically advanced systems for daily business activities. Over $30 million was invested at 75 Broad Street, which sits atop one of the City's only TransAtlantic AC-1 connection sites and was planned with data centers and mission critical facilities in mind.
JEMB and a team of highly specialized engineers established a detailed master plan for routing of the power feeders, telecommunications risers and inter-connections, grounding cables, antennae and emergency back-up systems. JEMB Realty has also designed and built a generator farm and fuel oil distribution system to allow tenants to install and manage their own generators.
These generators, along with other disaster recovery planning, played a key role in 75 Broad Street's success following the events of last fall. JEMB was able to provide tenants with uninterrupted communication at full power by running the emergency generators manned by a full staff of management professionals.
Not only does 75 Broad Street offer the best in mission critical capabilities, but boasts outstanding executive office space, often in conjunction with built-out data center space. "The office space at 75 Broad Street offers a unique opportunity for companies to combine their executive and mission critical needs all under one roof," commented Mr. Chalme. "With outstanding lighting, built out space and a spectacular lobby, 75 Broad offers all the amenities of a Class A office building with technologically advanced systems required by its tenants." Founded in 1990 by Joseph Jerome and Raymond Chalme, JEMB Realty Corp. has extensive experience in the acquisition, development, management and leasing of commercial, retail and residential property throughout the tri-state New York region, Southeastern United States and Canada. JEMB owns and manages such prominent assets as Herald Center, Herald Towers and 75 Broad Street in Manhattan, 375 McCarter Highway in Newark, NJ, Place Dupuis in Canada, the Galleria Corporate Center in Scottsdale, Atlanta Southpoint and other prominent, strategically located properties.
PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, is based in Fairport, NY and offers broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at http://www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Named Cisco Certified Partner - May 14, 2002
Fairport, NY, May 14, 2002/Businesswire/- Data Voice Networks, Inc. ("DVN"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAETEC Corp. and a sister company of PAETEC Communications, Inc., today announced that it has been named a Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) Certified Silver Partner. This recognition has been realized as a result of DVN's proven competence regarding the latest Cisco technologies.
Acquired by PAETEC in May of 2000, DVN designs and implements data networks. This designation indicates that DVN has met the personnel, support, specialization and customer satisfaction requirements for achieving Silver certification. It further supports DVN's and PAETEC's focus on training and the ability to sell, install, and support Cisco solutions in the United States.
"We are delighted to have received Cisco System's Certified Silver Partner designation," said Bill Wechsler, vice president and general manager of DVN. "Attaining this certification demonstrates our dedication and commitment to becoming a technical leader in our industry. It reinforces to our customers that we have the experience and expertise to implement complex network technologies."
Achieving Silver certification level necessitates proficiency in technology and services specializations. This technical proficiency in specific technologies enables PAETEC to deliver new solutions and value-added services to its customers via its DVN subsidiary. In addition, Silver certification places great emphasis on customer satisfaction. Participation is required in Cisco's customer satisfaction program and DVN must meet detailed objectives for the US marketplace outlined by Cisco.
According to Jim Lizon, DVN's vice president of sales, "Being a Cisco certified member provides us with access to the latest Cisco enhancements, resources and training. So, when our customers are ready to take advantage of the most current technologies, we have the knowledge, skill, and experience to furnish advanced solutions. Our new status further enhances the strength of our value proposition to our customers. Our comprehensive, cost saving offerings coupled with our commitment to service excellence ensures that our customers receive superior value, service, and flexibility."
About DVN and PAETEC
Data Voice Networks, Inc. ("DVN"), a PAETEC subsidiary, is based in Eddystone, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. DVN's years of experience in data and voice networks allow PAETEC to provide integrated network and equipment solutions to optimize data, system and voice communications capabilities. PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, is based in Fairport, NY and offers broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Executive Vice President Named CompTel Vice Chairman/Treasurer - May 12, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 12, 2002/BusinessWire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Joseph Ambersley, PAETEC Communications' Executive Vice President of Business Development was elected as Vice Chairman/Treasurer of the Competitive Telecommunications Association (CompTel). CompTel is a principal association in the competitive telecommunications industry and represents companies in almost every facet of the telecom arena including incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, long distance carriers, wireless service providers, Internet service providers, equipment manufacturers and software suppliers. The election took place last week at CompTel's 21st Annual Convention and Trade Exposition in Miami, Florida.
CompTel is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors directly elected by the membership at its annual meeting with six Board members each elected from small, medium and large-sized companies. Ambersley was elected for a one-year term as Vice Chairman/Treasurer as well as being re-elected to the Board representing the medium-sized company category. This category reflects companies generating annual revenues between $25 and $250 million. Ambersley has served as one of PAETEC's Executive Vice Presidents since June of 1998 and was appointed to his current position as Executive Vice President of Business Development in April of 2000. For seven years prior to joining PAETEC, Ambersley functioned as Vice President of Carrier Sales at National Telecommunications of Florida. Ambersley has served on several association boards, including America's Carriers Telecommunications Association and the Associated Communication Companies of America.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Disconnects MonsterHut For Spamming - May 06, 2002
Fairport, NY, May 6, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, announced that it had terminated Internet access service to MonsterHut, Inc., a direct e-mail marketing company, for sending unsolicited, mass, commercial e-mail ("spam") in violation of PAETEC's Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") and service contract.
PAETEC's action immediately followed a favorable appellate court ruling in a lawsuit originally filed by MonsterHut back in March 2001. The May 3, 2002, ruling by the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, reversed the trial court and vacated an injunction that had been in effect for over thirteen months, barring PAETEC from terminating service to MonsterHut. The appellate court also granted summary judgment for PAETEC, declaring that PAETEC had established as a matter of law that its service agreement with MonsterHut prohibited spamming, that MonsterHut had violated the agreement by engaging in spamming, and that PAETEC "may terminate the agreement in response to [MonsterHut's] sending of unsolicited, mass, commercial e-mail in breach of the agreement." Within an hour after the decision was released, PAETEC disconnected MonsterHut's Internet access service.
"PAETEC has always strived to be a responsible member of the Internet community," said Sanjay Hiranandani, PAETEC's vice president of data engineering. "PAETEC's policy is, and always has been, that spamming is not an appropriate use of the Internet and will not be tolerated."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Expands Eastern Region Operations - Apr 29, 2002
Fairport, NY, April 29, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has completed the expansion of its main eastern region office, located in Voorhees, New Jersey.
PAETEC recently assumed over 20,000 square feet of office space at the Plaza 1000 building on Main Street. The newly expanded office accommodates approximately 75 employees, including sales, operations and technical personnel. In addition, a regional data center has been incorporated to provide additional technical support necessary to help streamline operations and improve service to PAETEC's continuously growing customer base. With one of PAETEC's switching centers located in Philadelphia, Voorhees serves as the hub of PAETEC's eastern region operations.
"Our recent expansion is a clear indication of the success PAETEC has achieved and our commitment to increase the number of customers we serve throughout the Tri-State area," said Brad Bono, PAETEC's eastern and southern region president. "In only four years, PAETEC has dramatically increased its footprint within the Delaware Valley and now provides communications services to thousands of customers, including some of the major hospitals, hotels, and universities within this region. We are excited to be fulfilling the critical telecommunications needs of our customers and look forward to offering more and more businesses our advanced, competitive, and customized solutions."
Since its inception in 1998, PAETEC has consistently and effectively executed its business objectives. PAETEC's revenues have rapidly grown from approximately $150,000 in 1998 to over $200 million in 2001.
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 270,000 Access Lines - Apr 09, 2002
Fairport, NY, April 9, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 272,448 access line equivalents on its network as of March 31, 2002. This represents an increase of 17% over the 232,848 access line equivalents in service as of December 31, 2001.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"Despite the economic turbulence that has affected many companies throughout the United States, PAETEC continues to successfully execute our strategic business objectives," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's chairman of the board and CEO. "PAETEC remains focused on providing cost-effective, value-added product offerings and delivering the highest levels of service excellence to our customers. This core philosophy has steadily and effectively increased our customer base and we look forward to presenting business customers with the solutions that will help them profitably manage their telecommunications operations." Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Executive Receives Business Award - Mar 28, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 28, 2002/Businesswire/- PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Brad Bono, PAETEC Communications' eastern and southern region president, has received the New Jersey Business News' "40 Under 40" Award. This award recognizes entrepreneurial and community leadership among business leaders within the Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia region.
Bono, one of the founders of PAETEC, has served as president of PAETEC's eastern region since June of 1998 and as the president of the southern region since April 2000. For three years prior to joining PAETEC, Bono served as vice president of alternate channels for ACC TeleCom. Bono also co-founded Vista International Communications, Inc., a regional interexchange carrier, where he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer from 1991 until ACC Telecom's acquisition of Vista in 1997.
Since its inception less than four years ago, PAETEC has consistently and successfully executed its business objectives. PAETEC's revenues have rapidly grown from approximately $150,000 in 1998 to over $200 million in 2001.
"I am delighted to have received such a distinction," said Brad Bono. "Despite the turbulence within our nation's economy, PAETEC continues to thrive and has emerged as a key player within the telecommunications marketplace. We remain focused on providing value-added product offerings and exceptional service to our customers. The New Jersey Business News' "40 Under 40" award really recognizes the dedication, commitment and efforts of all of our employees as we strive to fulfill our mission of being the most customer and employee-oriented telecommunications provider."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Highlighted At Channel Partners Conference - Mar 18, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 18, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it will participate in the Phone + Magazine Channel Partner Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 25 - 27, 2002. Formerly known as the Agent Conference and Expo, this event is a premier networking and business opportunity for converged communications, telecom and information technology partners.
As part of the event, a comprehensive education program will be included. Brad Bono, president of PAETEC's eastern and southern regions will be one of the featured speakers. "Despite recent turbulence in the telecommunications industry, PAETEC continues to successfully execute its business objectives," said Bono. "With over 400 sales agents committed to the development and retention of PAETEC customer accounts, PAETEC's agent program is a critical element to PAETEC's continued growth strategy."
PAETEC maintains an aggressive incentive package for its agent sales force and has dedicated numerous resources to developing and supporting its agent program. In addition, PAETEC's agent sales program, as with all parts of PAETEC's business operations, is incorporated in PAETEC's ISO 9002 certification process to ensure the highest standards of service excellence for its business customers. "PAETEC views its relationships with its sales agents as true partnerships," commented John Budney, PAETEC's national vice president of authorized agents. "Agents are absolutely integral to our overall success and we value their tremendous efforts. Exiting 2001, PAETEC's agents were responsible for generating over $4 million in monthly revenues. PAETEC remains committed to its agent program and will continue to provide the resources and support needed to maintain and propel its sales growth strategies."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Announces Addition Of Wholesale Markets Vice President - Mar 08, 2002
Fairport, NY, March 8, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that Dave Pogoda has joined PAETEC as its new vice president of sales for its wholesale markets group.
Pogoda joins PAETEC with approximately ten years of telecom experience in carrier and wholesale sales. PAETEC's wholesale strategic objectives focus on developing long term partnering relationships to provide wholesale voice, data and enhanced services to switch-based and switchless resellers, cellular, interactive voice response and future VoIP service providers, CLECs and ISPs. Pogoda's in-depth industry expertise and proven track record of negotiating substantial contracts will be instrumental in supporting these goals.
Prior to joining PAETEC, Pogoda served as regional vice president of carrier sales/bandwith solutions for Global Crossing. Prior to Global Crossing, Pogoda held strategic management positions with Intermedia Communications and Metropolitan Fiber Systems Communications. "We are delighted to have Dave Pogoda as a member of the PAETEC team," commented EJ Butler, president of PAETEC's wholesale markets group. "Dave's leadership, drive and reputation within the telecommunications industry will enable us to continue to enhance our wholesale strategies."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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Slaughter Opposes House Bill To Shut Out Competition For High Speed Internet - Feb 26, 2002
Rochester, NY - Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter today announced her opposition to H.R. 1542, the so-called Tauzin-Dingell broadband bill. The legislation, to be voted on by the House of Representatives this week, would change the manner in which high-speed Internet service delivered over phone lines is governed. The change would lock out competition for data service on local phone networks for companies that seek to compete with the Regional Bell Operating Companies (Bells). Rep. Slaughter announced her opposition to the bill in comments to employees of the PAETEC corporation in Fairport.
"Competition creates jobs, lowers prices, and promotes better service. It is just that simple," said Rep. Slaughter. "If this bill passes, we will concentrate the delivery of high speed Internet into the hands of a few, and business and consumers will pay the price." The Tauzin-Dingell bill would make a fundamental change in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Until the passage of the '96 act, local phone companies had a monopoly on both voice and data transmission over telephone lines. Many of the local networks, often called local loops, were built with taxpayer and ratepayer dollars during the deployment of phone service to every customer in the United States. Under current law, local phone companies, like Verizon, must make their networks available to other companies that want to offer traditional phone service and high speed Internet service. The Act provided that local bell monopolies could enter the profitable long distance market if they could prove to the Federal Communications Commission that they had sufficiently opened up their local networks for competition. The bill that Slaughter is opposing today would change the legal definition of traditional telephone service and Internet traffic. Tauzin-Dingell will no longer require Bell companies to make available local phone networks for high speed Internet service, potentially eliminating competition between local companies like PAETEC, Choice One and the regional Bells. Slaughter noted that the Tauzin-Dingell bill would restrict competition for high speed Internet service, but will not change the ability of the local Bell monopolies to enter the long distance market.
"This is special interest legislation at its worst. We need to create jobs in this country, but passing this bill will only force the Bell competitors out of business," Slaughter continued.
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PAETEC Employees Achieve 13% Annual Bonus - Feb 21, 2002
Fairport, NY, February 21, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that its non-commissioned employees have achieved a cash bonus equal to 13% of their 2001 base salary. Over 600 of PAETEC's employees throughout the United States, including more than 300 employees in the Rochester NY area, will share in bonus payments estimated at $4 million.
"While our nation's recent economic downturn has negatively impacted many companies in our industry, PAETEC continues to effectively execute our business objectives," stated Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's Chairman of the Board and CEO. "The key to PAETEC's success is the continued drive and commitment displayed by our employees to reach those corporate strategic objectives. We remain focused on exceeding our customers' expectations every day by offering the most comprehensive, cost-effective, and innovative communications solutions, as well as providing the highest levels of service excellence. It is our employees' energy and dedication to that goal that has resulted in the attainment of a 13% bonus."
Bonuses for all non-commissioned employees, ranging from entry level to senior executive positions are calculated utilizing the same formula. Therefore, each eligible employee receives the same percentage bonus. Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Exceeds 232,000 Access Lines - Feb 05, 2002
Fairport, NY, February 5, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider, today announced that it has installed 232,848 access line equivalents on its network as of December 31, 2001. This represents an increase of 128% over the 102,144 access line equivalents in service as of December 31, 2000.
PAETEC provides its enhanced voice, video and high-speed data communications services to businesses in twenty-seven markets served by its nine switching centers. PAETEC's customer growth and rapid installation schedule can be attributed to a combination of several factors, including its advanced network, customized communications solutions, integrated back office systems, and service-oriented employees.
"PAETEC's focus on offering cost-effective, value-added product solutions and our commitment to providing the highest levels of service excellence to our customers has steadily and effectively increased our customer base," said Arunas A. Chesonis, PAETEC's Chairman of the Board and CEO. "While our nation's current economic downturn has weakened many companies, PAETEC continues to successfully execute our strategic business goals and we are excited to present more and more businesses with the customized alternatives needed to profitably manage their telecommunications operations." Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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PAETEC Enhances Value-Added Product For Hospitality, Healthcare, Higher Ed - Jan 30, 2002
Fairport, NY, January 30, 2002/Businesswire/--PAETEC Corp., a holding company whose principal subsidiary is PAETEC Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider ("ICP"), today announced its enhancement of its operator services product. PAETEC's operator services product provides flexible billing and long distance calling options for its many customers, particularly those within the hospitality, healthcare and higher education markets.
With over 650 hospitality, 150 healthcare, and 200 higher education customers, PAETEC is committed to providing value-added solutions tailored to its customers' needs. PAETEC's operator services product not only provides general assistance to callers, but offers customers opportunities to generate new revenue streams for their businesses, to take advantage of billing alternatives for placing long distance calls, and to access detailed commission summaries.
PAETEC has extensive experience delivering service to hospitality, healthcare, and higher education customers throughout the nation and its operators services product is yet another example of its efforts to offer a complete portfolio of services to its customers. "Operator services are an integral part of daily operations for our hospitality, healthcare and higher education customers," stated Brian Benjamin, PAETEC's Vice President of Marketing. "PAETEC is dedicated to providing the mission critical services demanded by its customers and delighted to offer the enhanced operator services product as an element of our ever expanding suite of services."
Based in Fairport, NY, PAETEC Communications, Inc. is an integrated communications provider offering broadband services, including advanced voice and video, enhanced data, and communications management services to medium-sized and large businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals, governmental organizations and affinity groups. PAETEC serves customers in 27 markets, including: Albany, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Connecticut, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, Rochester, San Diego, Northern Virginia, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Western Massachusetts. PAETEC currently has over 975 employees. For further information, please visit the PAETEC website at www.PAETEC.com.
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