Broadview Networks FrontLine® MPLS Service Keeps KEE Action Sports Moving

RYE BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--If you’re one of the growing number of paintball enthusiasts, chances are your equipment has passed through one of KEE Action Sports’ distribution centers. As the largest supplier of paintball equipment and accessories in the world, KEE Action Sports has global reach.

“MPLS has really changed the networking game”

With a major acquisition behind them, KEE Action Sports’ existing frame-relay data network wasn’t keeping pace with the new demands of the business. Like many businesses, the hunt was on for a new, more efficient way to operate. KEE Action Sports turned to their long-standing voice provider, Broadview Networks, for advice.

Broadview Networks, a leading communications provider, recommended connecting all of KEE’s distribution and operation centers together with their FrontLine® MPLS service.

MPLS (multi-protocol label switching) services interconnect locations using standards-based protocols running over a carrier’s private IP network. Once connected, businesses can send voice calls (using VoIP) and data among all locations. Businesses can also prioritize data and applications based on the nature of the data—the more time sensitive, the higher the priority. This practice, called “tagging,” allows companies to segment traffic and make the most efficient use of the resources they have.

"It was an easy choice actually,” said Louie Spicer, chief technology officer of KEE Action Sports. “We have relied on Broadview Networks for our business communications for over 10 years. When we called about our new networking requirements, they immediately went to work. They designed and deployed an international data network that lets us have complete control and a very high level of security. We’re able to communicate the way we want to without the risks of sending data over the internet and without the high-costs of point-to-point circuits.”

“MPLS has really changed the networking game,” said Brian Crotty, chief operating officer for Broadview Networks. “Sending data over VPNs and the Internet is fine for remote employees, but when you are a multi-site operation, you need more control and better security. We’re pleased we could help KEE Action Sports and meet their evolving needs.”

For more information on multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), visit www.broadviewnet.com/mpls or download Broadview Networks’ whitepaper.

About Broadview Networks (www.broadviewnet.com)

Broadview Networks is a network-based business communications provider serving customers nationwide. Broadview provides the total solution for business communications including local and long distance voice communications; premises-based and patented hosted VoIP systems; data services encompassing VPN- and MPLS-enabled applications; traditional telephone hardware; high-speed Internet services; a full suite of managed services; and a range of professional services. Broadview customers benefit from award-winning customer service including a web-based account management tool and a primary point-of-contact for real-time, personal customer care.

Broadview Networks is a control investment of MCG Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: MCGC). Broadview Networks’ largest investors are MCG Capital, Baker Capital, and New Enterprise Associates.