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Under
the three-year contract, announced
today by Verizon Business, its
Premium Data Center in Miami
will house DBK's critical voice
and data communications infrastructure
to help reduce the risk of a
major service disruption, especially
during the hurricane season.
In addition, Verizon Business'
Internet Satellite Enterprise
Service will help ensure continuity
of DBK's Internet service in
the event local landlines are
knocked out.
"When
it comes to business preparedness,
Verizon Business is committed
to delivering innovative and
redundant voice and data communications
solutions to our customers,"
said Steve Young, group president
of corporate accounts, Verizon
Business. "Like DBK, we
understand that highly reliable
communications with our customers
is critical for success in the
business world."
DBK
is also using Verizon Business'
Hosted IP Centrex to provide
Voice over IP (VoIP) service.
Embedded in Verizon Business'
network, Hosted IP Centrex eliminates
the need for DBK to house on-premises
customer equipment and provides
additional protection against
service disruptions.
With
Verizon VoIP, DBK's employees
also can use a Web-based interface
to automatically forward calls
to their cell phone, home or
other location, as well as manage
voice mail via the Web from
any location.
"We
conduct 90 percent of our business
via the Internet or phone, so
running a 24-by-7 operation
is DBK's first priority,"
said DBK CEO Danny Katz. "After
Hurricane Wilma in 2005, we
aggressively searched for a
highly redundant data center
solution that would give our
customers the assurance they
needed that our business would
be up and running round the
clock. We've learned that one
hour of downtime can cause a
48-hour delay for our customers,
and that's why selecting the
right provider, Verizon Business,
was such a crucial decision
for us."
In
addition to the Premium Data
Center, hosted VoIP and Internet
Broadband Satellite Services,
DBK uses advanced local, long-distance
and international voice services
from Verizon Business.
Verizon
Business' Premium Data Centers
are among the many Business
Resilience Solutions now offered
by Verizon Business. It provides
complete end-to-end solutions
for customers, leveraging its
people, processes and systems
to help ensure the continuation
of critical business activities
even during unforeseen events
such as natural disasters, equipment
failures or building evacuations.
About
DBK Concepts
DBK Concepts excels in delivering
and developing complete, mobile
data-collection solutions. With
over 20 years in wireless software,
hardware and services. DBK has
built a base of Fortune 500
companies that depend on its
"One Point of Contact"
services. The company offers
new and refurbished data-collection
mobile computers, custom software
development, maintenance and
repair services, and professional
implementation services. DBK
largely serves companies in
the retail, grocery, wholesale
and transportation industries.
Privately held, DBK was founded
by Danny Katz in 1988 and is
based in Miami. Visit www.dbk.com
for additional information.
About
Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of
Verizon Communications (NYSE:
VZ), is a leading provider of
advanced communications and
information technology (IT)
solutions to large business
and government customers worldwide.
Combining unsurpassed global
network reach with advanced
technology and professional
service capabilities, Verizon
Business delivers innovative
and seamless business solutions
to customers around the world.
For more information, visit
www.verizonbusiness.com.
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Janet Brumfield
614-723-1060
janet.brumfield@verizon.com
Kevin W. Irland
703-974-5454
kevin.w.irland@verizon.com
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