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Application-aware Internet now available to channel

Networks & Network Services
Exponential-e, the next-generation network and applications provider has announced that the application-controlling version of its business Internet solution will now be available to the channel

PowerNGNplus is an integrated business Internet and application performance management service provided from Exponential-e’s cloud. It needs no additional hardware for deployment Clients are able to adjust the performance of different applications running across the Internet service via a self-service portal. PowerNGNplus creates new opportunities for channel partners to increase revenues and deepen their penetration into customer accounts.

PowerNGNplus is available in a white-labelled format with a suite of pre-prepared materials available including a portal and white-labelled URL. Partners are free to name and brand the solution in line with their own needs or select from a range already developed by Exponential-e.

PowerNGNplus has received considerable interest since its launch and has already received an industry award for its innovation. Channel might wish to emphasise any one of a number of compelling applications for the solution all of which will provide new opportunities for up-selling and lock-in. These include:-

Digital Economy Act tool: Companies are now responsible for the online activity of their employees and will face heavy fines should their Internet resource be used for illegal file sharing of copyrighted material. PowerNGNplus lets companies identify and block such activity and keep companies on the right side of the law.

SaaS performance: PowerNGNplus enables its users to identify individual traffic flows at the application-level running on their Internet service. Business-critical applications delivered using the Software-as-a-Service delivery model can be optimised.

Controlled access to social media: With the likes of You Tube, Twitter and Facebook impacting workforce productivity organisations can use PowerNGNplus to provide controlled employee access to social media at work.

Mark Roach, Channel Sales Director said: “PowerNGNplus helps our partners in their quest to become one-stop-shop providers to their clients and partner of first choice. Today’s launch is very easily another Exponential-e market disrupter. Partners wishing to be one step ahead of their competitors should grab it with both hands”.

PowerNGNplus is available to the channel as a 25mbps, 50mbp or 100mbps service. All varieties offer excellent revenue opportunities for the channel. Partners may choose to offer PowerNGNplus as a managed service or provide full visibility and control direct to their end customers.