Science & Technology 
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Fri, April 3, 2009
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Wed, April 1, 2009
RCN Metro: RCN Metro Optical Networks Expands Relationship With Industrial Color Software
HERNDON, VA--(Marketwire - April 1, 2009) - [ RCN Metro Optical Networks ], a division of RCN Corporation (
"We're pleased that Industrial Color Software recognizes our expertise in delivering best-in-class network services by expanding our already strong relationship," said Felipe Alvarez, President of RCN Metro. "We are certain that our 1G IP service will provide Industrial Color Software with the reliable service necessary to support their revolutionary FileSociety™ application."
FileSociety™ was designed and developed for demanding, file-based workflows such as film, photo and audio production, advertising and marketing, publishing, printing, research and medical, architecture, retail and event production. FileSociety™ is the remedy for archaic, slow and insecure FTP, and costly shipping services. This innovative web service transports huge files such as video, graphics, digital images, and schematics at speeds up to 100 times faster than FTP.
"FileSociety™ provides our customers with high-speed, global access to their mission critical files. The speed and quality of our network are key components of the value we're offering to customers. We've enjoyed a great working relationship with RCN Metro and appreciate their network reliability and high standard of customer support. We look forward to continued success with RCN Metro and the opportunity to give our customers groundbreaking file transfer speeds," said Aaron Holm, Vice President of Development, Industrial Color Software.
About RCN Metro Optical Networks
RCN Metro, [ www.rcnmetro.com ], is a premier provider of high-capacity transport services for carriers as well as large and medium-sized businesses. RCN Metro offers a comprehensive suite of services including: Ethernet, SONET, Wavelength, Video Transport, Internet and more. With a network leveraging unique rights-of-way, spanning from Maine to Virginia and out to Chicago, RCN Metro deploys custom solutions to service providers as well as companies in the finance, hospitality, media, government, health care and education industries. RCN Metro is a wholly owned division of RCN Corporation.
About RCN Corporation
RCN Corporation, [ www.rcn.com ], is a facilities-based, competitive broadband telecommunications services provider delivering video, high-speed data and voice services to residential and small/medium business customers under the brand names of RCN and RCN Business Services, respectively. In addition, through the RCN Metro Optical Networks business unit, RCN delivers fiber-based high-capacity data transport services to large commercial customers, primarily large enterprises and carriers, targeting the metropolitan central business districts in the company's geographic markets. RCN's primary service areas include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Boston and Chicago (RCNI-G).
About Industrial Color Software
Industrial Color Software is a software and services company that provides easy to use web applications that connect creative, business, and technology communities. The company's offerings include GLOBALedit®, an online photo management solution and FileSociety™, a high-speed file transfer web service. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, Industrial Color Software's clients include Victoria's Secret, McGraw Hill, Warner Brothers, NBC Universal, Gap / Old Navy, Showtime Networks, and others. For more information please visit [ www.filesociety.com/ ]