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430,000 miles of fiber across the globe Connected into our 55 global data centers plus another 160+ third party data centers Security strong enough for the Federal government 40,000+ buildings already on network 100 Gbps capabilitiesTRANSCRIPT
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A network that works for you | A company that works with you
CenturyLink Data Networking®
When your data network has the scope, power and flexibility you need…
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…you can be ready for any business opportunity.
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CenturyLink Fiber Network®
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CenturyLink Wavelength Service®
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CenturyLink IP | MPLS | Ethernet®
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The CenturyLink US Network®
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CenturyLink US Network and Data Centers®
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The CenturyLink International Network®
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CenturyLink International Network and Data Centers®
This is the CenturyLink Network…
430,000 miles of fiber across the globe
Connected into our 55 global data centers plus another 160+ third party data centers
Security strong enough for the Federal government
40,000+ buildings already on network
100 Gbps capabilities
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And this is why customers made us the
Industry’s Fastest GrowingEthernet Provider in 2012
Source: Vertical System Group’s 2012 U.S. Business Ethernet Leaderboard
You need an ally who will work with youto make your network work for you
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…and that’s CenturyLink.
CenturyLink offers you…
Seamlessly integrated with our industry-leading Cloud and hosting infrastructure,
And supported by our award-winning Commitment to working with our customers.
Best-in-class Connectivity across our owned and operated Tier 1 global network,
So that you can…
Help ensure you’re secure
Concentrate on your core business
Eliminate inefficiencies
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Where can we improve your network?
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Cloud Security
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INTERNET SERVICE
Global
High-Speed
Interactive
INTERNET SERVICE
Customer acquisition and retention through your Web presence
eCommerce
Supply and distribution coordination and information
Secure, remote workforce access to your network
Plus, your customized applications
Why It Matters to Your Business
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Internet Service with CenturyLink
Low latency (SLA with 42ms objective)
Tier 1 Worldwide Internet Peering Provider
Traffic separation from private network
Support for latest security protocols
100 Gbps backbone
Fully IPv6 capable
Simple integrated solutions
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PRIVATE NETWORKING (MPLS)
Dedicated
Multi-Protocol
Powerful
Security and Compliance: Security features inherent from private network architecture
Reliability: SLAs on performance with independence from the Internet
Control: Available end-to-end network management, with Control Center portal to show performance, provide support and instantly submit any potential trouble tickets
Continuity: Assurance that your business operates on dedicated infrastructure
PRIVATE NETWORKING (MPLS)
Why It Matters to Your Business
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Private Networking with CenturyLink
Eight queues for Quality of Service,
customizable for different applications
End-to-end high performance metrics,
with monitoring
Control Center portal for orders, changes, visibility, and control
Broad portfolio of services for data traffic
applications
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ETHERNET
Simple
Flexible
Efficient
Metro Ethernet
Switched Ethernet logical connections (“EVCs”) across
a common core network. Monitored by CenturyLink.
Point-to-Point and Multipoint.
Ethernet: Metro and Wide Area
IQ Networking
Ethernet Long-Haul or Local Access to Internet
and Private Port.
Metro: E-Line
Dedicated MPLS over 100% committed bandwidth from 5 Mbps
to 1 Gbps. Metro Point-to-Point and Multi-Point.
WAN: E-Line
Long-Haul, dedicated MPLS over 100% committed bandwidth
from 5 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
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Management: Improved efficiency and reduced resource contention with available management service
Adaptability: Flexible, scalable, with widespread adoption
Performance: High-performance options to accommodate your business needs
Stability: Standardization and efficiency in protocol and transport
ETHERNET
Why It Matters to Your Business
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Ethernet with CenturyLink
High-speed, ideal for flexible, simple, cost-effective data transmission (Metro or WAN) for growing applications
Ease of use and efficiency using
native LAN protocol
Control Center portal: Order,
change, visibility, and control
Scalable with options from
2 Mbps through 10 Gbps
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WAVELENGTH SERVICES
Adaptable
Efficient
Fast
Efficiencies: Streamlined connectivity between your data centers and headquarters
Speed: High-speed bandwidths for processing exploding data and for excellent application performance
Lower Cost: No need for capital expense of owning and operating network infrastructure
WAVELENGTH SERVICES
Why It Matters to Your Business
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Wavelength Service with CenturyLink
Available optical connectivity direct to 55
CenturyLink and over 160 third-party data centers
High speeds, ideal for flexible, simple, cost-effective data
transmission
Wide geographic availability
Custom routing and diversity options
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CLOUD
Efficient
Agile
Scalable
Flexibly respond to business opportunities
Add computing and storage resources quickly without major capital expenditures
and approvals
Increase efficiencies through capital to operating expense savings, pay-for-
use and reduced obsolescence costs
Take advantage ofconnections to 55 owned
data centers, with an ecosystem of over 160 third-party data centers
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CLOUD with CenturyLink
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SECURITY
Proactive
Multi-Layered
Trustworthy
Add Security Features with CenturyLink
Help reduce risk of downtime or theft of data
Multiple, complementary layers of security features
available
Robust CenturyLink network-based options for increased flexibility, efficiency, and visibility
Expert services consulting to guide on best
practice security design options
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Collaborative
Customized
Productive
“They Work With Us”The CenturyLink Difference
Data Networking
“They Work wi th Us”
CUSTOMER STORIESThe National Center for Missing
and Exploited ChildrenIsabella BankETS Lindgren Scottrade
Why CenturyLink?
Networking that enables strategic business initiatives
Working with us, ETS Lindgren can:
• Improve collaboration among employees worldwide
• Optimize the performance of a transaction-heavy ERP system (thanks to CenturyLink MPLS circuit's low latency)
• Maintain the same IT head count after implementing an enterprise-wide communications network
• Satisfy the company's compliance requirements to simplify administration (through CenturyLink's CyberCenter third-party audit)
• Give managers the flexibility and convenience to upgrade their network using a single provider
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“The…MPLSnetwork practically runs itself.”
“We have a lot of options that we know we’re going to use down the road.”
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Why CenturyLink?
From risk to reliability and savings
Working with us, Isabella Bank:
• Reduced expenses by up to 66% at certain locations
• Lowered phone system help-desk calls to 2% of total
• Significantly improved network reliability
• Consolidated phone bills and simplified administration
“The consultation, advice and proactive support we’ve received…
To us they’re a partner, not a vendor.”
“Our network is now based on modern MPLS technology which
gives us the flexibility to adapt to future business needs.”
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Why CenturyLink?
A modern, more adaptable network for a national data hub
Working with us, the Center has:
• Replaced a cobbled-together infrastructure with a streamlined, higher-performing MPLS-based network environment
• Enhanced business continuity and reduced downtime risks
• Gained the ability to expand bandwidth as demand for services grows
• Improved responsiveness to the American public and global law enforcement agencies
“Not only have they
provided technical excellence, systems and products that have helped us solve the problems we faced, but they have viewed this as a partnership –
they’ve listened to us.”
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“Security is key, plus I’ve got
regulatory needs as a
financial services business.
[They] worked closely with us to make sure that we’re covered.”
“It was vital to me to ensure that
the new network could support a growing and changing group of new applications.”
Why CenturyLink?
High-value, scalablesupport to “customer lifelines”
Working with us, Scottrade can:
• Predict an 18-24 month return on investment
• Give customers reliable access to branch managers and brokers
• Support the growth of branch offices through flexible network expansion
• Rely on built-in network security and compliance
• Leverage a next-generation network to expand applications and capabilities, including more reliable backup
• Handle potential customer service spikes through available capacity of three to five times normal volume
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