BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3
Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today announced that Skullcandy,
a global manufacturer of headphones, earbuds and headsets, is using
Level 3's network and SIP solutions to improve communication among
key corporate locations in North
America and China.
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Skullcandy uses bold color schemes, loud patterns, unique
materials and creative packaging with their Supreme Sound
audio technologies and innovative functionalities to create its
products, which are sold in more than 70 countries around the
world. The rapid growth of the business has placed a strain on
their existing network. To solve that challenge, Skullcandy turned
to Level 3 to provide them a global IP virtual private network
(VPN) that enables them to share massive digital image files (such
as the artwork for their merchandise boxes) with their manufacturer
in China, as well as to support
customer service; employee communications; and the day-to-day
communications of their operations.
They also are depending on Level 3's Enterprise SIP solution to
consolidate their voice services and to support their customer
service operations.
"We're relying on Level 3 to provide a rock-solid,
high-performance international data infrastructure," said
Brent Allen, Skullcandy's senior
technology manager. "Level 3's network and SIP solutions have
improved the consistency and reliability of our communications. We
now have the peace of mind of knowing that our communications
network and our SIP-based phone systems are high quality,
cost-efficient and dependable."
Level 3's IP VPN solution provides enterprise-class metro and
wide-area network services over a private, dedicated Multi Protocol
Label Switching infrastructure. SIP-based services allow
enterprises to converge voice and data on a single network,
creating tangible network and operational expense savings while
laying a foundation for the use of next generation communications
and collaboration tools.
"We are delighted to help Skullcandy improve the efficiency and
quality of their communications," said Andrew Crouch, Level 3 regional president of
North America Sales. "Our VPN and SIP solutions give them the
flexibility, reliability and quality they need to support the
demands of their business today and as they continue to grow in the
future."
For more information on Level 3's advanced network and service
offerings, visit www.level3.com.
About Skullcandy, Inc.
Skullcandy became one of the world's most distinct audio brands
by bringing color, character and performance to an otherwise
monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by
introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless
lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional
performance. From the award-winning, optic-inspired Roc Nation
Aviator headphones to the evolutionary fitting FIX earbuds and a
roster of some of the world's finest athletes, musicians and
artists, Skullcandy continues to redefine world-class audio
performance and style. Visit www.skullcandy.com, or join us at
www.facebook.com/skullcandy or on Twitter @skullcandy.
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) provides local,
national and global communications services to enterprise,
government and carrier customers. Level 3's comprehensive portfolio
of secure, managed solutions includes fiber and infrastructure
solutions; IP-based voice and data communications; wide-area
Ethernet services; video and content distribution; data center and
cloud-based solutions. Level 3 serves customers in more than 450
markets in 45 countries over a global services platform anchored by
owned fiber networks on three continents and connected by extensive
undersea facilities. For more information, please visit
www.level3.com
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The information contained under the caption About Skullcandy has
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content.
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successfully integrate the Global Crossing acquisition or otherwise
realize the anticipated benefits thereof; manage risks associated
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market pricing for communications services; maintain and increase
traffic on its network; develop and maintain effective business
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adversely affect the company's competitiveness; defend intellectual
property and proprietary rights; obtain capacity for its network
from other providers and interconnect its network with other
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