Verizon Business Provides Global Private IP Network for Digital Television Pioneer Pace Micro Technology

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Verizon Business, the premier provider of advanced global
communications and information technology (IT) solutions, announced
today that Pace Micro Technology plc (Pace), the leading manufacturer
of digital television set-top boxes, has chosen Verizon Business to
deploy Verizon Private IP globally across eight sites, including
Pace's offices in Europe, Hong Kong, India, the U.S. and its head
office in the UK.

Pace, a major supplier of set-top boxes for Sky Digital, Telewest
and NTL and a developer of High Definition Television technologies,
needed to up-grade its aging Frame Relay Service to a Multi-Protocol
Label Switching (MPLS) network that could provide a resilient,
always-on connection with round-the-clock support, accommodating its
growing global presence. The MPLS technology enables Verizon Private
IP to prioritize and speed through urgent Internet traffic, meaning
critical applications are able to work efficiently and securely. Pace
was also looking for a solution that could expand with a view to
running Voice over IP across the network in 2006.

"Our design processes involve constant two-way communication and
transmission of large, image-heavy files between different locations
around the world. Delays and downtimes are not acceptable," said Jim
Leiper, IT operations manager, Pace. "Verizon Business provided a
complete package, which included everything from consultation and
design of a tailored solution, all the way down to installation and
always-on support."

Pace reviewed IP network solutions from four potential suppliers.
Verizon Business' ability to provide a global network was a crucial
factor in the decision. Peter Lane, IT manager at Pace, explains: "As
a technology company Pace has high expectations of the technology it
purchases. Verizon Business' solution was fully scalable and
flexible, and it was backed up by a proven ability to design, install
and support dedicated private networks."

Stuart Curzon, who heads up sales and service in the UK and
Ireland for Verizon Business, adds: "Pace Micro Technology is a
leader in digital television innovation. It needed a resilient
network to communicate effectively across the world both now and in
the future. Verizon Business was able to provide the best
future-proof technology, whilst supporting Pace's current business
and technology needs."

Pace Micro Technology plc (London: PIC) is a leader in digital
television technology. The Company's primary focus is the development
of innovative set-top box solutions for operators, broadcasters,
telecommunications companies and retail markets worldwide. Pace's
head office is in Shipley West Yorkshire, with further offices in the
USA, Hong Kong, Germany and France. For further information, please
visit Pace's web site at http://www.pacemicro.com.

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is
a leading provider of advanced communications and information
technology (IT) solutions to large business and government customers
worldwide. Combining unsurpassed global network reach with advanced
technology and professional service capabilities, Verizon Business
delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers
around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.verizonbusiness.com.

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