Ecuity signs DigiLink as reseller for hosted VoIP services
April 18 2005 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Ecuity signs DigiLink as reseller for hosted VoIP services Former
Level3 (3)Tone(TM) reseller newest channel partner BELLEVUE, WA,
April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ecuity, Inc., (OTC BB: ECUI.OB),
a leading enhanced Voice over Internet communications company
delivering solutions for the small-to-medium business and
residential markets, announced today execution of a long-term
reseller agreement with DigiLink, Inc., Southern California's
premier Internet Service Provider (ISP). DigiLink, a former
reseller of Level 3's discontinued (3)Tone Hosted IP-PBX(TM)
services, will begin immediately transitioning customers to
Ecuity's next generation V-Tone(TM) network platform of enhanced
voice services. "In reviewing our vendor options, we were extremely
impressed with the stability, capacity, and flexibility of the
Ecuity platform," per Bob Atkins, DigiLink CEO. "We see enhanced IP
Voice services as an important and growing market opportunity for
better servicing our large base of existing and prospective
customers. We wanted to be certain that we aligned ourselves this
time with a partner with the appropriate resources and commitment
to a long-term presence and ongoing development of our market. Our
experiences with Ecuity to date have been outstanding. We've really
appreciated the open-minded and supportive approach of Ecuity's
professional staff and management, and look forward to building a
strong and mutually profitable relationship," shared Atkins.
Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, DigiLink has
distinguished itself since 1994 as the premier Internet Service
Provider for small-medium business and enterprise customers. "We're
extremely pleased to have an opportunity to work with a talented
and dedicated organization like DigiLink in addressing the huge
opportunity for hosted IP Voice services within the greater Los
Angeles market area," per Jon Schnelz, Ecuity's Vice President of
Technology. "DigiLink's selection of Ecuity's V-Tone platform over
a number of competing vendors as their replacement solution for
(3)Tone services provides strong validation of the tremendous
success in our ongoing efforts to deliver a recognizable difference
in the Quality, Performance, and Stability of our platform." Per
Schnelz "Not only can service providers such as DigiLink transition
their customers immediately, but they will enjoy a richer set of
features than they've previously experienced, including the ability
to customize features and services through our service creation
environment of available support systems, such as private-label
logo branding and comprehensive Web-based systems for sign-up,
provisioning, phone number approval, phone number assignment and
customer data updates. Ecuity has been in the voice and data
solutions business for 18 years, and is one of the first
facilities-based carriers to offer wholesale residential and
business-class VoIP solutions that enable carriers, CLECs, IXCs,
cable operators, ISPs, and other value added resellers to provide
carrier-quality voice and data services direct to businesses and
consumers. Hosted IP telephony offerings include V-Tone Office IP
PBX and IP Centrex solutions for larger organizations, Small
Office, Remote Office and Residential offerings, as well as mobile
worker "soft phone" and VoWiFi solutions for delivery of advanced
communications services via PC's, laptops, and Pocket
PC(TM)-compatible PDA's and cellular phones. Additionally, Ecuity
offers a nationwide broadband, origination and termination
services, centralized billing, technical support and customer
service. As a result of its success in delivering cutting edge
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services to customers
nationwide, Ecuity's subsidiary Ecuity Advanced Communications was
named to the 2004 "Pulver 100" - which is the VoIP industry's
premier listing of companies that represent the future of the
communications industry. Ecuity's innovative V-Tone VoIP services
are available in national and international markets. For
information on becoming an Ecuity reseller call 1-866-41 VTONE
(866-418-8663) or visit http://www.ecuityinc.com/. About DigiLink
(http://www.digilink.net/) Since 1994, DigiLink has stood alone as
Southern California's premier Internet Service Provider. Founded by
a networking engineer who couldn't find a reliable ISP for his
clients, DigiLink's obsession with sound engineering and precision
crafted networks has led to a reputation as the place to go for
businesses looking for solid business internetworking solutions.
DigiLink's services include: High-bandwidth/low-latency network
connectivity, including Internet connectivity and Wide Area
Networks (Fiber, T3, T1, and, DSL); Server hosting and server
co-location, including web hosting and e-mail hosting (with
anti-virus/anti-spam service); and Consulting, integration, and
custom solutions. About Ecuity, Inc. (http://www.ecuityinc.com/)
Ecuity is a provider of end-to-end unified communication
technologies for the small- to medium-business market. Ecuity uses
secure next-generation voice services, instant messaging, data
transfer, internet, conference calling and enterprise software to
create solutions that meet the communication needs of today's
business world. As a facilities-based carrier, Ecuity has operated
as a traditional telephone company for 17 years, providing service
to thousands of customers in the Northwest. Through the integration
of web-based telecommunications and cutting-edge software
technology, Ecuity economically delivers secure unified
communication solutions that break down distance, time and media
barriers to allow people to communicate anywhere, anytime and
across multiple mediums. Ecuity has offices in Bellevue and
Seattle, Washington. This report includes "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. The information in this news release includes certain
forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in
the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to
significant risks and uncertainties, including statements as to the
future performance of the company. Although the company believes
that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements
are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or
any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct.
Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not
limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product
development acceptance, and the impact of competitive services and
pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties. For more
information, please contact: For Ecuity: For DigiLink: Laina Cole
Derek Soulakis Telephone: (206) 210-5030 Telephone: (877) 801-8533
DATASOURCE: Ecuity, Inc. CONTACT: For Ecuity: Laina Cole,
Telephone: (206) 210-5030, ; For DigiLink: Derek Soulakis,
Telephone: (877) 801-8533,
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