Allstream proud to sponsor upcoming Supply Chain Canada Conference

TORONTO, April 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Allstream, Canada's all-business communications provider, is proud to be a platinum level sponsor of the Supply Chain Canada Conference which runs from May 8 to 9, 2012 at the International Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Unprecedented pace

Supply chains are evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating both new challenges and opportunities for supply chain organizations.  Allstream's conference exhibit will demonstrate how the services it delivers through its robust and reliable national IP network - in particular IT Security and Cloud Services - address some of the key challenges faced by the industry today.

As advanced technologies just as cloud computing and virtualization become more commonplace in the supply chain sector, it's very important that organizations adopt a strategy to ensure the security and reliability of their networks and elements.  "A multi-layer approach ensures that if there is a security breach, the whole industrial network won't be exposed to threats and vulnerabilities," said Craig Deveau, Allstream's Senior Product Manager - Managed Security Services.  "Should the contingency arise to peace of mind, safeguarding against intrusions and theft of data will provide organizations with improved reliability and performance, and reduce operational downtime."

Through its Cloud Services, Allstream provides organizations with an on-demand, virtualized infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed when business objectives demand it.  Clients can connect with confidence to the cloud - which offers multiple layers of protection and is monitored 24/7 within a secure data centre - through Allstream's nationwide high-performance, reliable and secure network.

Canadian leader in IP communications

Allstream is a Canadian leader in IP communications and the only national communications provider that works exclusively with business clients of all sizes. With near 600,000 customer connections, Allstream's momentum is fuelled by the knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of its 2,500 employees across the country who collaborate with clients to determine their unequalled communications solutions needs. Supported by its more than 30,000-kilometre nationwide high-performance fibre-optic network, Allstream's broad portfolio of business solutions are built from an array of advanced communications technologies and services including a wide range of innovative, highly-scalable IP-based solutions to help organizations communicate more efficiently and profitably. Allstream takes pride in its commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, and has long been recognized by its research partners for the contributions made to their businesses. Allstream is wholly-owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., which is listed on the TSX. For information on Allstream's products and solutions, please visit www.allstream.com.

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