Verizon in Sweden

Verizon Business today announced that it will provide IFS of Sweden with a standardized wide area network infrastructure, in order to consolidate management of 60 global sites.

The new agreement extends an existing relationship between the companies. Under terms of the agreement, Verizon Business will implement an MPLS-based managed private IP network that will centralize IFS network management at its headquarters, while also providing a secure connection between key IFS hub sites in Sri Lanka, Sweden and the United States.

IFS is one of the world’s leading providers of component-based business software for open standards, and it is one of the first to deliver SOA (service oriented architecture) capabilities. These capabilities involve the use of loosely coupled software services to support the requirements of the business processes and software use.

During recent years, IFS has reported globalization of its internal business processes and centralization of its system service support. This, notes company representatives, has increased its demand for one secure and stable network that offers a high degree of responsiveness and task prioritization. More than 2,600 employees use the IFS corporate Intranet for daily communications.

IFS is a global enterprise applications company founded in 1983. IFS calls itself a pioneer in component-based enterprise resources planning software with its IFS applications. IFS Applications is available in 54 countries and in 20 languages. IFS claims over 500,000 users in the aerospace and defense; automotive; high-tech; industrial manufacturing; process industries; construction and facilities management; and utilities and telecom sectors.

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications, is a leading provider of advanced communications and information technology solutions to large business and government customers worldwide.