Liz Claiborne Selects Verizon Business for Global Network Management

         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.