Lightyear Receives Cisco-Powered Network Status for XSTREAM VoIP

Lightyear Network Solutions LLC (Booth 1016), a residential and business telecommunications service provider, has earned Cisco Systems Inc.s Powered Network status for its Lightyear XSTREAM VoIP.

Based on Ciscos network technology, Lightyear XSTREAM VoIP provides customers with an array of advanced telephone customization options that far exceed the capabilities of traditional VoIP services, according to Lightyear.

Cisco Powered Network status provides instant integrity and credibility to all of our VoIP products as business owners understand and respect the Cisco endorsement of our network, said Sherman Henderson, Lightyears CEO.

Cisco developed the partnering program to distinguish service providers offering the highest levels of quality and reliability. Less than 400 service providers in the world are members of the Cisco Powered Network.

Having the Cisco Powered Network status differentiates us as a service provider, Henderson said. There are specific requirements regarding Cisco in the use of our solutions, and we meet or exceed those criteria, guaranteeing a high-quality level of service for our VoIP network.

Participation in the Cisco Powered Network program demonstrates to individuals and businesses Lightyears ability to provide industry-leading services that are based on Cisco solutions. The service provider also benefits from its Cisco Powered Network designation through joint marketing and technology sharing with Cisco.

We are pleased to have a network provider such as Lightyear, said Nick Bauer, major account manager for Cisco. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, secure and reliable services to its customers, meeting the most stringent standards for network reliability and performance.