SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 1999--
AboveNet Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: ABOV), the leading architect of a global one-hop network that brings together high-bandwidth content sites and ISPs in a centralized co-location facility, today announced that Rusty Walther has joined the AboveNet management team as vice president of client services.
In this newly created position, Walther will lead AboveNet's worldwide service and support organization, and he will establish a benchmark environment that provides customers with a single point of contact for receiving smooth, efficient service for all of their needs.
Walther joins AboveNet from Nortel Networks where he was director of strategy, planning and programs for Global Services and Support. He brings many years of field and headquarters customer service management experience to AboveNet from such companies as Bay Networks, PeopleSoft, 3Com Corporation, and from the U.S. government. In addition, he is on the Board of Advisors of the Information Technology Services Marketing Association (ITSMA). Walther is frequently asked to speak at service and support professional events, and he is an active member of the Service and Support Professionals Association (SSPA).
"AboveNet's appointment of Mr. Walther to this new post indicates our strong commitment to our customers and to their service and support needs," said Stephen Belomy, Executive Vice President of AboveNet. "As we continue to grow, we are investing in the systems, processes and people that ensure that every service experience is positive, and every customer gets the response and attention that their critical networks deserve."
"AboveNet's singular focus on maximizing uptime and solving their customers' problems sets it apart in the Internet field," said Walther. "I'm excited to be a part of the top notch management team at AboveNet where investment, initiative and hard work are creating a truly exceptional service experience."
About AboveNet Communications Inc.
AboveNet Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet connectivity and co-location solutions for high bandwidth and business-critical applications. AboveNet, headquartered in San Jose, California, is the architect of the Internet Service Exchange (ISX) -- a world class network that provides co-location services and Internet connectivity for Content Providers and ISPs. The AboveNet Global One-Hop Network(TM) is designed to deliver fast, scalable and reliable connections to the Internet and improves the Internet experience for end-users. With its Tier 1 status and ISO 9002 certification, AboveNet is seeking to serve the global community of the Internet. For more information on AboveNet and its service offerings call 800-475-2733 or visit the company's Web site at http://www.above.net.
Note to Editors: AboveNet, Internet Service Exchange, ISX and AboveNet Global One-Hop Network are trademarks of AboveNet Communications, Inc. All other company or brand names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward looking statements within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the company's expectations, beliefs, hopes, intention or strategies regarding the future. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks related to the Company's services, including network scalability and Internet connectivity, the ability to maintain and increase peering relationships, intense competition, and other factors and risks discussed in the company's registration statement on form S-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 1999 and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities Exchange Commission.
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