Petaluma, CA, June 14, 2004 -
Mahi Networks, an industry-leading supplier of Metro Core Aggregation Systems (“MCAS”), announced today that SCANA Communications Inc., the telecommunications subsidiary of Columbia, S.C.-based SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) has deployed Mahi’s Mi7 MCAS to aggregate and switch multiple SONET rings and provide vendor redundancy to its metro and regional networks.
“The Mi7’s scalable architecture and the capability to converge our transport and packet switching layers, along with simultaneous support for both IP and OSI DCC technologies in SCANA’s multi-vendor SONET environment were important elements that influenced our decision,” said Oscie Brown, general manager of SCANA Communications. SCANA Communications is part of the larger family of SCANA Corporation, a company with over 150 years experience in delivering outstanding customer service in the Southeastern United States.
“This Mi7 installation represents another important step in the evolution of carrier networks from one of standalone network elements patched together with coax cables to an architecture of interconnected rings that is easier to build and operate while also providing data service delivery benefits,” said Chris Rust, president and CEO of Mahi Networks. “We’re proving to the industry that there is a better way to build networks. We are proud and delighted to be part of the SCANA Communications network.”
About SCANA Communications
A carrier's carrier since 1985, SCANA Communications is a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, an $8 billion energy company that has been doing business in the Southeast for over 150 years. SCANA Communications offers a full array of products and services designed to help customers expand their business and rapidly enter new markets. SCANA Communications services include fiber-based SONET and Ethernet transport capacity, premier data center and colocation facilities, and tower services. Each of these services can be utilized separately or combined into a fully integrated turnkey solution for maximum cost-effectiveness. For more information, please visit www.scana.com.
About Mahi Networks
Mahi Networks, Inc. develops and markets multi-service metro transport and switching platforms that enhance the business models of service providers worldwide. Mahi's Mi7 and Vx7 products, integrated intelligent control plane, advanced network management platforms, and easy to use network planning tools provide industry-leading packet and TDM integration with fully automated optical services. Mahi's mission is to maximize carrier performance by reducing network life cycle costs and increase service creation capabilities. For more information please visit www.mahinetworks.com. Mahi Networks, Mi7, Vx7 and the Mahi Networks logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Mahi Networks, Inc. in the United States and\or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
