ANX and Grid4 Networks Connect

 

ANXeBusiness is a technology company specializing in managed network services, transaction delivery services and PLM solutions which enables companies to manage information and business operations smoothly.

 

The ANX Network is a data network designed to support mission-critical business data and processes, such as financial information, product development and design materials, and business-critical applications. The Network combines a patented network architecture from Telcordia Technologies with the telecommunications and network management technologies from other reputed network companies including; AT&T, Verizon Business, Cisco, Nokia and enables reliable and highly secure communications.

 

Under the terms of the current agreement, Grid4 Communications will deliver connectivity for companies who wish to connect to the multi-provider virtual private network.

 

The ANX Network user community requires reliable network uptime and high availability to support the transmission of mission-critical data, such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and confidential financial information.

 

As an ANX Network CSP, Grid4 will deliver a reliable IP Network to meet the Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements for customer connectivity. Added to this, Grid4 and ANX together will deliver future IP applications over the existing IP infrastructure.

 

"This strategic partnership illustrates Grid4's ongoing commitment to, and accelerated leadership in, the IP Communications' services market. We look forward to delivering productive and proven IP Solutions to both ANX and customers served by the ANX Network for many years to come," said Mike Hopkins, senior vice president at Grid4.

 

ANX, headquartered in Southfield, Mich., has offices in Research Triangle Park, N.C., Overland Park, KS, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, San Diego, CA (News - Alert) and Toronto. ANX customers include those in the automotive original equipment and aftermarket industries, healthcare, education, government, financial and aerospace industries and other manufacturing and service sectors.

 

"Adding Grid4 as a Certified Service Provider and strategic technology partner is important to ANX and our customer base," said Jim Michels, vice president of Marketing and Sales at ANX.

 

"Having strong technical partnerships is key for ANX as we continue our ongoing evolution, and Grid4 will be an important part of our future growth," added Michels.