Comdisco Delivers Nationwide Managed Network Solution to 1,300 Dealers
21 July 1999
Comdisco Delivers Nationwide Managed Network Solution to 1,300 American Honda and Acura Dealerships
ROSEMONT, Ill.--July 20, 1999--Comdisco, Inc. , a global technology services company, announced a major agreement to deliver managed network services to American Honda Motor Company, Inc. . Comdisco is providing over 1,300 American Honda and Acura retail automotive dealerships in the United States with wide area network design, implementation and ongoing network management.In an effort to further enhance customer satisfaction through improved communications within its organization and support marketing and corporate training initiatives, American Honda is establishing an interactive network connecting its corporate offices and remote dealerships across the country. American Honda's business objectives require a distributed system that will facilitate access to informational resources such as electronic mail, Honda-specific intranet applications and Internet Web sites. Comdisco engineered a single vendor solution that optimizes network availability and overall throughput while providing for future connectivity for e-commerce activities.
"By choosing Comdisco to build a scalable technology infrastructure and develop a high capacity, fault-tolerant system, Honda can maximize business performance and ultimately maintain a competitive advantage," said Rafael Osso, general manager, Comdisco Network Services. "Our proven managed network services methodology and cost-effective solution allow Honda the flexibility to pursue new sales venues and accommodate market share growth."
"Honda is looking forward to bringing our dealers a state-of-the-art system that can deliver tools and services vital to meeting and exceeding customer demands," said David Heath, senior manager, American Honda automobile sales communications. "With Comdisco's technical expertise and innovative solutions, we have the support needed to develop a system that can respond effectively to present as well as future business requirements."
After exploring several topology, product and carrier options for American Honda, Comdisco engineered a hybrid solution that provides for network and application availability through redundant frame relay with ISDN backup and remote dial-in capabilities. Comdisco also designed a server, desktop and LAN infrastructure for American Honda's data center and remote dealer locations.
About American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHMC) was founded in 1959, and markets and distributes Honda and Acura automobiles; Honda motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles; Honda power products; marine products and lawn and garden products; and Honda and Acura parts and accessories in the United States. AHMC is based in Torrance, CA., and employs nearly 17,000 associates in the United States through its sales, marketing and manufacturing operations.
About Comdisco, Inc.
Comdisco provides global technology infrastructure solutions that drive business advantage for its customers. The company offers a complete suite of information technology services including continuity, managed network services and desktop management services. Through its subsidiary Prism Communication Services Inc., Comdisco is developing a high-speed, always-on digital network, which will provide customers with leading-edge connectivity. Comdisco also offers equipment leasing through its electronics, communications, medical, laboratory and scientific businesses and through its ventures group. The company's revenue for the 12 months ended March 31, 1999, was $3.6 billion. For more information about Comdisco, please visit the Comdisco Web site at www.comdisco.com or call 800-272-9792.
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