2008-08-19 20:00:00
Leading Fashion Brand Will Achieve Global Cost Reductions
HONG KONG, Aug. 19 /EMWNews/ -- Liz Claiborne Inc., a leading
fashion company, has selected Verizon Business to connect its operations in
25 countries globally. Verizon Business has begun deployment of a fully
managed Verizon Private IP solution to support the company's global
communications needs, enabling it to enhance network management and achieve
significant global cost efficiencies.
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets a global portfolio of well-known
fashion brands including Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand Jeans and
Mexx, and also develops department store-based brands including the Liz
Claiborne and Monet families, the licensed DKNY Jeans (R) Group, Enyce, Mac
& Jac/Kensie, and Narciso Rodriguez. The company is expanding rapidly and
currently employs more than 17,000 employees at 25 sites around the world.
To more effectively support both its current operations and future
growth, Liz Claiborne sought to identify a global network provider to
streamline its overall communication infrastructure. Key criteria were
global reach with local support capabilities, as well as firm cost control.
Verizon Business' fully managed Verizon Private IP and Secure Gateway
solution has given Liz Claiborne a cost-effective means of securely
connecting both central and branch offices back to its core network, as
well as a secure environment to facilitate remote and in-office access to
business-critical applications. In addition, the solution offers the
company a firm foundation on which to build future IP-based communications
applications to improve its global internal and external collaboration
capabilities.
Dedicated Verizon Business in-country support teams across three
regions and Verizon Business' comprehensive service level agreements
provide extensive and reliable support capabilities.
"By outsourcing the core network provision to Verizon Business, we
anticipate significant cost benefits, primarily as a result of enhanced
productivity and labor savings," said Wayne Dabney, vice president, IT for
Liz Claiborne Inc. "The new network will help us save on costs and enhance
productivity on a global scale. Our Asia Pacific team, led by Sam Tan, vice
president, Asia systems & technology, and European team, led by Kees van
Duijin, information communications technology manager, were impressed by
Verizon Business' ability to deliver outstanding support globally without
losing focus of local needs by allocating strong in-country support teams.
The team is fully behind Verizon Business, and together we are confident
that Verizon Business can deliver both a fantastic managed solution and
outstanding service."
Andrew Dobbins, regional vice president for Asia Pacific, Verizon
Business, said, "Verizon Business' global network capability, extensive
solutions portfolio and commitment to customer service are fundamental to
our overall proposition. Our proven managed service solution, coupled with
our strong global presence and dedicated local teams, makes a winning
combination for leading global brands like Liz Claiborne."
The implementation was completed in May 2008.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), operates
the world's most connected public IP network and uses its industry-leading
global-network capabilities to offer large-business and government
customers an unmatched combination of security, reliability and speed. The
company integrates advanced IP communications and information technology
(IT) products and services to deliver leading enterprise solutions
including managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and
professional services. These solutions power innovation and enable the
company's customers to do business better. For more information, visit
http://www.verizonbusiness.com.
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About Liz Claiborne
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets a global portfolio of
retail-based premium brands including Kate Space, Juicy Couture, Lucky
Brand and Mexx. The Company also has a refined group of department
store-based brands with strong consumer franchises including the Liz
Claiborne and Monet families of brands, Enyce, Kensie, Kensiegirl, Mac &
Jac, Narciso Rodriguez and the licensed DKNY Jeans Group. For more
information, visit http://www.lizclaiborneinc.com.
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