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PhilWeb.Com
WeSolv supports PhilWeb.com's networking infrastructure
Creating business opportunities in the entire Internet value chain is no small task. PhilWeb.Com, Inc., the country's Internet first mover, aims to be a major proponent of the Philippine Internet boom. High-speed, satellite-based broadband Internet access, web-based business solutions, e-commerce platforms, distribution of Internet appliances and software, and investment in promising Internet start-up ventures are PhilWeb.Com's focus for the emerging local Internet market.
The company has realized that a reliable network infrastructure and quality technical support should be in place for its plans to expand its business landscape. PhilWeb.Com has chosen FPI with its networking and communications subsidiary, WeSolv Open Computing, Inc., to design, install, and implement this critical infrastructure to help run the company's ISP backbone that caters to dial-in users and corporate clients.
Ronald C. Costales, senior manager at Information Technology Services of Philweb.com, says the company required the best technical
support from a reliable vendor so that it can provide 24x7x365-day service availability to its clients. "We got the best
support from WeSolv, starting from design to the implementation stage of our networking infrastructure."
PhilWeb.Com purchased a number of Cisco access servers which could accommodate up to 4 E1 link for the dial-up application
of their subscribers, either individual or large group users.
To support up to 120 simultaneous connection into a single chassis and still scalable, another Cisco router is used as gateway to connect its remote sites to the central office. Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro remote sites have a Cisco Catalyst switch installed for their internal LAN applications. The company will soon have presence in Laguna, Iloilo, and Kalibo, Aklan and will upgrade all network equipment to the Cisco environment with the help of WeSolv.
"Price is not the primary factor why we chose WeSolv during the evaluation stage," Costales adds. "We prefer WeSolv's reliable after-sales support and good track record when it comes to networking and systems integration. Other decision factors include the availability of spare equipment and the equipment's scalability. Future requirements like Voice over IP and Virtual Private Networks (VPN's) are all supported by WeSolv. In addition, the WeSolv staff's genuine concern for its clients is an extraordinary trait and another factor for considering the company as our vendor of choice."
Costales emphasized that its partnership with WeSolv is more than just a client-vendor relationship. "It is a business partnership based on trust. It is committed to serving us, making PhilWeb.Com an extension of its business. The company is also very supportive in training our people and in the challenging implementation stage."
PhilWeb.Com's vision is to showcase the top-of-the-line networking technologies available in the market today. He stresses that the company wants to maintain its first-mover advantage over competitors to win market share.
However, key to this vision is having a reliable partner. "As a technical guy, we cannot deny the fact that life of a technical guy depends on the vendor. If there is no support from the vendor, then we will have critical problems. It is very important to have a partner to back you up because technologies are always changing. A reliable partner is there to provide us with the right tools to implement the right technologies to help run our business."
PhilWeb.Com's products include Zoom Internet, which offers both broadband, satellite-based Internet access, and true 56K dial-up access. Cyberworld, its chain of one-stop Internet shops, will be the largest chain in the Philippines with over 1,500 outlets by 2001. It has also established Philcampus.Com, the Philippines' first online enrolment system and MyLifeMyStyle.com as its entries into the e-commerce arena.
