Blink Communications Deploys One Connection For Infinite Possibilities
Innovative new DWDM Network from Meriton allows Blink to meet explosive demand for dedicated,
highly secure bandwidth services
Oakville, Ontario (February 14, 2008) - Blink Communications, a facilities-based data communications
carrier today announced that it has launched a distributed dedicated wavelength service as part of its suite
of managed data transport services. Strategic focus on the service layer and network optimization has
afforded Blink's end customers the ability to continually consolidate and scale their data and network
services into a single cohesive architecture.
Blink's wavelength services will allow for dedicated carrier grade Ethernet up to 10GE, available in
point-to-point and multiple point-to-point configurations. The service will augment Blink's existing high
bandwidth capabilities, effectively accommodating and cost effectively scaling new data, Internet, voice and
video applications as required. Most companies use this technology to interconnect their Storage Area
Networks. Blink has, over the years, built its own diverse fibre facilities into most of the major big-name
data centres throughout the GTA, interconnecting SAN environments for companies of all sizes as custom
network solutions. A service and related experience that has lead Blink to create a more accessible
distributed cost effective model for the general business market.
The service has been deployed over an innovative new 400Gbit/s Dense Wave Division
Multiplexing network (DWDM), utilizing Meriton Networks. 3300 OSM (Optical Services Multiplexer) for its
flexibility, scalability, efficiency, and simplicity of operation. "Blink Communications' insightful approach to
data communications actively anticipates the needs of businesses of all sizes and allows them to leverage
the latest voice, video and data service advancements - as they need them. Meriton's Agile Optical
Networking solutions were developed with these requirements in mind, and we look forward to supporting
Blink as it continues to expand its customer base and service portfolio," said Mike Pascoe, president and
CEO for Meriton Networks. He goes on to say, "Our Agile Optical Networking solutions are a good match
for innovative carriers like Blink Communications, who need flexible, scalable options that allow them
customize their services to win customers in a highly competitive market."
Blink has gained recognition over the last couple of years for its "Grow as you Go™ - One Connection,
Infinite possibilities" strategic approach to the market. A concept that has catapulted Blink as the data
provider of choice for some of North America's largest organizations. "This launch was a natural
progression for Blink. We have seen a trend over the past couple of years towards a more responsive and
focused provider. We have always excelled in providing our customers innovative networking solutions and
support. Creating a distributed model was in line with our core strategy and would cost effectively allow our
customers to use a technology that was once reserved for carrier backbone applications," said Troy Hare,
President and COO of Blink Communications. He continues, "This introduction was primarily at the request
of our customers."
About Blink Communications Inc.
A subsidiary of Oakville Hydro in Ontario, Blink Communications is a facilities based data communications
service provider that delivers cost-effective, fiber-based high bandwidth services for applications that range
from wide-area corporate networks and Internet, file transfer and multipoint interconnections to
consolidated IP data, voice and multimedia transport and high-capacity disaster recovery and business
continuity. With over 1000 KM of routed fiber, Blink Communications. optical network is fully diverse from
that of other carriers. Designed to deliver the utmost in flexibility and scalability, the network allows fast,
simple bandwidth changes that grow along with end user requirements and delivers optimal uptime for
mission-critical applications. Blink's purchase of Mississauga Hydro.s telecom assets in mid 2006 has
enabled the organization to scale and realize efficiencies in its market based approach. For more
information please visit www.blink.ca.
About Meriton Networks Inc.
Meriton Networks Inc. has developed the industry.s first unified end-to-end Agile Optical Networking (AON)
architecture, a carrier-grade solution for service provider migration to next-generation IP services
architectures. A key pillar of AON is the integration of Ethernet aggregation and switching with optical WDM
transport to enable Carrier Ethernet Transport (CET). With metro access, metro core and regional
extension products, all fully managed by a best-in-class suite of network planning and management tools,
Meriton Networks gives network operators a single source for the rapid, cost-effective delivery of high-
speed services. For more information, please visit www.meriton.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dino Farinaccia, for BLINK COMMUNICATIONS
Tel: (905) 825 . 4421 ext 4008
Mobile : 416 427 -7269
Kathleen Keith, for MERITON NETWORKS
Tel: 1 (707) 529-4507
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