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January 17, 2007
Qwest to Provide VoIP Solutions to JUST BRAKES
By Divya Narain, TMCnet Contributing Editor
Qwest ( News - Alert) Communications International Inc., a provider of voice and data solution, reported today that it has struck a $1.44 million deal with JUST BRAKES, an automotive brake maker in the U.S.
Qwest Communications will now power the 140 stores of JUST BRAKES with its VoIP  service Qwest OneFlex Integrated Access, ensuring seamless voice, data and Internet access on a single network connection in all the locations.
With the help of Qwest’s services, JUST BRAKES will consolidate its entire accounting on a Web-based platform. JUST BRAKES will thus be able to provide instantaneous technical support and customer interface to all its stores.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has 1,000 employees across the country and take pride in its strong national fiber optic network.
"Qwest's services will provide us with next-generation technology that improves the way we communicate daily with our service centers (and by extension, our customers), nationwide," said Don Jones, senior director of purchasing for JUST BRAKES in a statement to the press. "We have been very pleased with Qwest's ability to make a smooth and efficient transition to integrate our voice and data services with Internet access on one network."
"Qwest OneFlex Integrated Access is simple and efficient - two important traits in any service a business uses," said Tom Richards, executive vice president, Qwest business markets group. "Qwest's technology is second to none, and this agreement shows our ability to deliver services that simplify customers' lives."
Divya Narain is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To see more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.
What’s the number one VoIP conference in terms of attendance? What’s the leading VoIP expo for exhibitors in terms of lead generation? And which VoIP industry event will feature special attractions for service providers, resellers, and the enterprise and SMB market, as well as an overview on the future of IP  Telephony? Answer: INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO EAST, January 23–26, 2007. See you in sunny Ft. Lauderdale!
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(source: http://news.tmcnet.com/news/2007/01/17/2251188.htm)
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