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Infonet UK Launches New Network Reporting Service for the Boardroom
London, UK, 15th January 2003 - Infonet UK Ltd today announced the launch of Arena, a network reporting service that will provide non-IT executives with enhanced visibility of business applications usage and performance across their company's network. Designed to provide board level business intelligence on global enterprise infrastructure and application investment, Arena is currently available to targeted UK clients. Arena, which is underpinned by NetworkVantage technology from application software vendor, Compuware Corporation, gives statistical information and a regional breakdown of how applications are performing across an entire IT infrastructure. Through the delivery of detailed reports that pinpoint individual application usage within different regions, Infonet can provide corporations with meaningful business metrics on their IT infrastructure and software applications. Arena is specifically intended to meet the needs of multinationals and to make network performance information more accessible to CEOs, IT directors and other non-technical executives. This approach supports an escalating realisation by the boardroom that transparency of today's application-defined network is essential in helping them to see whether they're realising a true return on their technology investment. Infonet UK has traditionally offered its clients a range of reports to help them analyse their network usage. To date, these were based on general utilisation trends of their network infrastructure in terms of volumes of data traffic, which enabled clients to make predictions on when increased capacity would be required. Arena will provide additional insight into what extent applications are being utilised on the network, thereby facilitating more informed decision-making concerning future infrastructure investment. Infonet's account teams will provide clients with regular network performance updates, which are supported with business process recommendations. In an effort to realise maximum benefit from business-critical applications, cultural changes may be advised such as additional training on software or a change in e-mail or Internet usage. John Gillam, Technical Manager for Infonet UK, explains: "In support of Infonet's ongoing application-defined network (ADN) approach, Arena is designed to address our clients' network issues from more than just a technology perspective. With an understanding of our clients' business drivers coupled with our experience of networking technologies, these reports deliver more than just statistics. This strategic approach demonstrates that Infonet is committed to helping its clients invest in technology that will truly add value to their business." About InfonetInfonet UK Ltd is the national office of Infonet® Services Corporation. Infonet Services Corporation, known for its quality of service, is a leading provider of managed network communications services for nearly 3,000 multinational enterprises. Employing a unique consultative approach, Infonet offers integrated solutions optimising the complex relationship between enterprise applications and the global network. Extensive project management capabilities are the foundation for the services and solution offerings (broadband, Internet, intranet, multimedia, remote and local access, provisioning, application and consulting services) positioning Infonet as the ideal single-source partner for multinationals. In particular, Infonet IP VPN solutions offer multinationals a unique combination of Private and Public IP services as well as a full set of Managed Security Services. Rated "Best in Class" overall in Telemark's survey of Global Managed Data Network Services, Infonet has also won "Best Customer Care" and "Best Carrier" at the World Communication Awards. Founded in 1970, Infonet owns and operates The World Network®, accessible from more than 180 countries, and provides local service support in over 70 countries and territories. Infonet's stock is traded on the New York and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol IN. Additional information about the company is available at www.infonet.com. Safe Harbor Statement: Infonet may have made forward-looking statements in this release. These statements, if any, are based on information available to the company as of the date of this release and Infonet undertakes no duty to update the information to take account of later events. The accuracy of our forward-looking statements will also be affected by the strength of the market for Infonet products and services, competition, the timely transitioning of new business opportunities to Infonet's network and the effect of currency fluctuation. Investors should bear these risk factors in mind as well as those elaborated on in Infonet's 10K, 10-Qs and other recent filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents are available through the investor relations portion of Infonet's web site at www.infonet.com. For further information or an interview with Infonet UK please contact: Naomi Hopkins Lisa Worth About CompuwareCompuware Corporation, a multi-billion dollar company, provides business value through software and professional services that optimise productivity and reduce costs across the application life cycle. Meeting the rapidly changing needs of businesses of all sizes, Compuware's market-leading solutions improve the quality, ease the integration and enhance the performance of distributed, e-business and enterprise software. Compuware employs approximately 13,000 information technology professionals worldwide. For more information please visit Compuware on the World Wide Web at http://www.compuware.com. For press enquiries contact:Kate Reid or Kewal Varia Compuware is a registered trademark of Compuware Corporation. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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