embarq delivers fast, reliable and highly secure data network

Building a Better Data NetworkEMBARQ delivers fast, reliable and highly secure data network solutions

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High Capacity Data | May 29, 2008 | Embarq Corporation | Private & Confidential |

Agenda

Importance of Data Networks

Drivers of Network Enhancements

Moving Into a New IP World

MPLS VPN vs. Ethernet vs. Dedicated Internet Access

Network Management (MNS)

Security Business Drivers

EMBARQ™ Security Portfolio

Why EMBARQ?

Discussion/Questions


New Demands on Data Networks

Business ImperativesIT Applications

WAN Implications


Impacts of Data Network Failures

Lost Revenue

Business Continuity

Employee Productivity

Customer Goodwill

Litigation

Company Reputation


Drivers of Data Network Enhancements

Source: Business Network Services: A Demand Side View form the 2007 US WAN Manager Survey, IDC


EMBARQ helps you position your business for the move to converged networks and advanced IP-based network applications

Moving to the future


Future Direction of Data PortfolioExisting Portfolio

Migrate to IP-based services over time

IP-based serviceofferings

IP applications enabled by Network

xDSL

IP

MPLSIP-VPN

MEFEthernet

Managed Networks

IP Trunking

Local & LD

IP Conf

Managed Security

DSL

Ded IP

ATM

Frame Relay

EthernetEthernet

Private Line

Private Line


MPLS VPN Business Factors

Businesses are demanding more from their WANs to support evolving applications, create flexibility and scalability and provide a competitive advantage

Any-to-any site connectivity

Eliminate the management of multiple PVCs

Benefits of IP or Layer 3 routing infrastructure

Convergence/transmission of advanced IP applications

Disaster recovery/security


MPLS VPN Customer Network Example

MPLS VPN Port

EMBARQ™ IP / MPLSMPLS VPN

Dedicated Access

Dedicated Access

PE

CE

PE

PE

Ethernet Access

CE

CE

Remote Access

CPE IP VPN(IPSec Tunnel)

Internet

Basic MPLS VPN WAN


EMBARQ™ MPLS VPN Service

Flexible access options with speeds up to GigE

Bundles that include routers and network management

QoS/CoS – 6 queues

Value-Added Services– Secure Internet Access– Secure Remote Access– Secure Extranets– Managed Network Services

Nationwide availability and SLAs

An intelligent, secure and cost-effective network-based IP VPN solution


Ethernet Business Factors

Server consolidation, data and voice convergence

Data-intensive applications that drive the need for more bandwidth

Reliability and scalability of the service

Superior network reliability and resiliency

Ease of implementation

Low cost per Mpbs

Ethernet Services provide a cost-effective solution for high-speed data delivery and/or interconnection of Local Area Networks (LANs)

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Ethernet Customer Network Examples


EMBARQ™ Ethernet ServicesYour solution for high-speed data delivery or metro area site connections

Transport speeds: 5 Mbps – 10 Gbps

Enhanced Ethernet Includes:– 24x7x365 proactive network monitoring and

trouble resolution– SLAs– Multiple VLANs with traffic separation

Enhanced Ethernet Includes:– Quality of service for voice, video and critical

applications (Gold/Silver)– Internet over Ethernet– Managed Network Services


Dedicated Internet Access Business Factors

Employ heavy-bandwidth applications

Seamless, always-on commercial access to the Internet

Fast downloads of large files

Consistent upstream and downstream speeds that are critical to some applications

Reliable, stable access to the Internet


EMBARQ™ Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)Fast, consistent speeds with maximum reliability and always-on service

Offers/Speeds– 64 Kbps to 1G– Bundles that include routers and equipment maintenance

Value-Added Services– Email (lots of 10 & 25 mailboxes)– IP address administration– Web hosting– Utilization reports and proactive monitoring

* 5 Mbps and 10 Mbps Bundles only available in NC, FL and NV


Legacy to Next Generation Comparison


Top Benefits of Outsourced Network ManagementWhat are the top 3 benefits of outsourced/outtasked network management?


EMBARQ™ Managed Network Services

Monitoring Only– 24x7x365 monitoring– Dedicated Management Link

(PVC or VPN)– Outage support

Comprehensive Service– Everything with Monitoring Only

Service plus:• Assigned Technical Engineer• Proactive Management: Alarm,

Monitoring, Notification and Escalation

• Software management services

Keep your network, and your business, performing at its peak



Security Business Factors

Financial protection and loss prevention

Increase productivity

Compliance and regulatory

Peace of mind



EMBARQ™ Business Security Solutions

The Need

Business ContinuityMaintain productivity in the face of disaster, error or breach

Protect DesktopsKeep PCs free from malwareProtect key personal & business dataEnsure software on all machines is up to date

Protect NetworksSatisfy many compliance & regulatory needsSecure LAN from attacks & intrusionMaintain worker productivity

McAfee Total Protection Service

Unified Protection & Compliance

Remote Backup & Restore Powered by EVault

The Answer

More efficiently & automatically performs an encrypted backup of selected data. No interaction on the part of the end user is necessary to initiate backup.

Includes ALL service, configuration and maintenanceIncludes CPE on gateway, Intrusion Prevention, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Content Filtering, VPNMonitors device for network up/down & has monthly reporting

Central management for easy control of all machinesAny license quantity from 1 to 100+ users.Protection includes Anti-virus, Anti-Spam, Desktop firewall, etc.Single & automatic update across network


EMBARQ™ Data & Security SolutionsWhy EMBARQ?

National solution for MPLS VPN and Dedicated Internet Access

Metro Ethernet Forum Certified

Clear vision for move to IP-based services

Experienced and certified network management professionals

Security services that address all points of network vulnerability

Reliability backed by SLAs

Breadth of portfolio lets you create comprehensive solutions

Local account support and customer service

Dedicated network implementation manager

EMBARQ:“Highest Customer Satisfaction Among Large Enterprise Business Telephone Service Providers” J.D. Power and Associates

Discussion/Questions

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