Elastic Networks, named the primary supplier for Darwin Networks' hospitality division, will begin immediate shipments of its high-speed connectivity solutions to fulfill Darwin's recent hospitality contract wins to over 1400 properties including Bass Hotels & Resorts, Allied Hospitality Group, Cavanaugh's, and Stormont Trice Corporation. Darwin Networks will also explore Elastic Networks' product portfolio in pending and future hospitality and multi-dwelling unit broadband services awards.
"The Elastic Networks solution is ideal for our hospitality properties," said David Wigglesworth, president of Darwin Networks' Hospitality Division. "Winning hotel contracts is only one part the equation. Partnering with Elastic Networks enables us to deploy quickly and efficiently, utilizing the best broadband technology available." Elastic Networks product portfolio addresses the needs of carriers, enterprises, and vertical markets such as hospitality and multi-tenant housing.
Elastic's core suite of high-speed copper access solutions are based on EtherLoop burst-mode DSL technology, which provides multi-megabit access over regular copper phone lines up to 21,000 feet. Elastic Networks portfolio also includes the YesWare software suite, which provides integrated services management including plug and play connectivity without end user laptop reconfiguration, billing, service branding, and system management for both EtherLoop and Ethernet networks.
"We are pleased to solidify our partnership with Darwin Networks," said Guy Gill, CEO, Elastic Networks. "Our solutions coupled with Darwin's leadership in broadband services delivery are a powerful force in enabling high-speed Internet connectivity in both in-building and carrier applications."
Darwin Networks will deploy Elastic Network's patented EtherLoop-based, burst-mode DSL solutions including the Elite modem and the ELMo family of multiplexers that deliver 4 and 6 Mbps of bi-directional bandwidth based on end-user applications. Darwin will also deploy Elastic Networks' suite of software connectivity solutions - YesWare - that provide integrated services management. About Darwin Networks Darwin Networks provides broadband services to the hotels, apartment buildings, office buildings, and telephone companies. Contracts include large Real Estate Investment Trusts, as well as Phone Companies in more than 20 states.
Darwin Networks' venture capital investors include Broadband Solutions, LLC (led by Chrysalis Ventures), Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures, Richland Ventures, Lehman Brothers, River Cities Capital, and associates of Moore Capital Management.
For additional information, contact Kathy Martins, Director of Marketing, kmartins@corp.darwin.net. Darwin Networks, Inc., 101 S. 5th Street, Suite 3650, Louisville, KY 40201. Tel: 502.213.3358. Fax:502.213.3604. www.darwin.net
About Elastic Networks, Inc.
Elastic Networks provides high-speed connectivity without boundaries. Elastic Networks offers Ethernet-based, burst-mode DSL hardware and innovative connectivity software solutions for the enterprise and carrier markets, and is dedicated to simplifying the way people connect. By leveraging its technological differentiation in speed, deployability, and economics, and by building strategic relationships with distributor, chip manufacturing, and data networking partners, Elastic Networks continues to increase the pervasiveness of its innovative technology in markets throughout the world.
Elastic Networks Inc., based in Alpharetta, GA, is a private company funded by Nortel Networks, Texas Instruments and Pequot Capital. For more information about Elastic Networks and its high-speed access and IP Mobility product suite, visit www.elastic.com or contact (678) 297-3100.
