Case Study: PCQuote improves data speed and reliability with Allstream switched ethernet network

"Improved IT and network performance through a fully managed network solution."

PCQuote now has a fully managed switched Ethernet system going to all five sites in the original plan, with a sixth site recently added.

Company
PCQuote Canada Inc. is one of the world’s premier electronic providers of real-time securities quotations, news and investment tools via the Internet.

Challenge
PCQuote needs to maintain a direct data connection with financial data providers both across Canada and internationally. They needed a cost-effective network that could deliver the speed and reliability their business demands.

Outcomes

• Improved IT and network performance through a fully managed network solution
• Simplified account management processes
• Gained ability to provide more reliable, faster service to their clients
• Improved business continuity via built-in reliability and redundancy features
• Accelerated response times to business critical network issues

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