FIBERLINK

Fiberlink Recognized as Leading Technology Solutions Provider

July 2, 2008

BLUE BELL, Pa., July 2, 2008 – Fiberlink Communications, the trusted expert for simple, secure mobile working, today announced that CRN’s Everything Channel named Fiberlink an Emerging Technology vendor for Fiberlink’s Extend360 Mobility Platform™. CRN's Emerging Technology vendor list honors companies that are delivering high margins for channel providers by offering innovative and intuitive technology that brings real value to the enterprise customer.  

Fiberlink’s Extend360 Mobility Platform offers channel partners a strategic and cost-effective platform for enterprise mobility. This on-demand solution allows partners to expand their reach into high demand and profitable managed security services. The Fiberlink solution combines network access control and laptop security and management to supply the channel with the opportunity to deliver a painless approach to mobility, a problem often overlooked until a device with customer data is lost or stolen.

“Fiberlink is honored to be recognized by CRN as an Emerging Technology vendor. As a strategic player in the security industry, Fiberlink is aware of customer needs and is constantly delivering solutions that will solve today’s most critical mobile security issues. From providing a multi-dimensional security approach to implementing a software-as-a-service delivery model, Fiberlink is continually offering customers the latest in technological innovation,” states Jeff Gheraldi, vice president direct and channel sales of Fiberlink.

CRN identifies Fiberlink’s solution as an innovative approach to solving the issue of mobile security in today’s untethered workforce.  "New and innovative vendor partners can help spur profitable new ideas that Solution Providers can use to build revenue and customer loyalty, and the CRN Emerging Tech list is where Solution Providers go to find these vendors," said Robert C. Demarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel editorial.

Michael Backers of Ordovician, a leading managed service provider and partner of Fiberlink, reiterates this point. He states that, “We maintain a balanced approach to integration and resale into a measurable and demonstrable value for our customers. With Fiberlink Extend360 solution, we are able to meet increasing demand in the market for mobile workforce solutions and can add value in the implementation and integration of these services to our customers."
 
Fiberlink’s posting on CRN’s Emerging Technology vendor list can be found at:
http://www.crn.com/it-channel/208800862?pgno=4

About Fiberlink
Fiberlink simplifies and secures mobile working with innovative software and services, built for the enterprise. Today’s enterprises require both security and mobility, and Fiberlink delivers both without compromise.  Fiberlink’s advanced technology protects mobile workers from hackers, viruses, loss, theft, “data leakage” and other hazards brought on by mobile computing. Market research firm Current Analysis recognizes Fiberlink for its leadership in delivering secure mobility solutions. Fiberlink is the trusted mobility provider for companies such as Bloomberg, Continental Airlines, and Grant Thornton. Additional information about Fiberlink is available at www.fiberlink.com.

About CRN
CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company’s sales.  As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. Celebrating its 25th year, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at www.channelweb.com.
 
Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel, formerly CMP Channel, is the global leader in technology sales and serves as the one stop shop for the sales channel that drives 75 percent of technology sales throughout the world.  IT suppliers and Solution Providers turn to Everything Channel to manage and accelerate their business. Everything Channel provides the answer to strategy and branding, online marketing, research/market intelligence, lead generation, branded and custom events, education and workflow tools targeted to those who buy and sell through the Channel.  Everything Channel is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

Susan Sutton  
Fiberlink     
ssutton@fiberlink.com     
(215) 664-1753

Dan Neel
CRN
dneel@everythingchannel.com
(516) 562-7236

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