Zen connect at Championship level
World Snooker Championship uses Zen Broadband
13 April 2006: Zen Internet, a multi award winning Internet Service Provider (ISP) is providing broadband connections for the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield. The event, which is the most important and long-standing tournament in snooker, will run from the 15th April to the 1st May and is sponsored by 888.com.
The two Office broadband connections provided by Zen will prove essential for the organisation of the event, from an administration level right through to the live Web scores that are posted on the Internet. Staff at the Crucible will be able to keep track of e-mails and updates, allowing for smooth management of the tournament using one of the broadband accounts. This connection will also allow the uploading of files to the Web server, meaning that text files can be converted to live scores for everyone to view on the Web. Zen also provides free static IP addresses with the account to aid management of security policies protecting the server.
Zen's coverage will also be extended at the championship through the other broadband line, which will be used in the press room at the event. Journalists from around the world who gather at this event will be able to e-mail out news stories and update their Web sites.
These activities all require reliable and consistent connections and the excellent uncontended Zen network ensures that speeds remain stable, steady and to the highest quality. The fact that Zen has a specialist events team to provide short-term connections was one of the reasons World Snooker Ltd turned to them, as well as the award winning reputation of the ISP.
Lee Entwistle, IT Manager, World Snooker Ltd commented:
"We needed a reliable connection with high levels of support as we cannot afford inconsistent speeds due to the importance of communication levels at this event. After seeing Zen's success in the ISPA (Internet Service Providers' Association) awards, particularly in the Best Business ISP category, I felt assured of their position as a high quality business provider. The short contract term was also a great bonus."
Iain Johnstone, Sales and Partner Programme Manager, Zen Internet, said:
"We are very pleased to be involved in such prestigious events as the World Snooker Championship. We regularly provision broadband at many major events using our specialised events team and this kind of work really helps to reflect our reputation for reliability and quality. Winning three awards at the ISPA's this year, really highlighted the fact that Zen is on the way to providing the Best ISP service in the UK, with a focus on business critical connections."
About Zen Internet:
Established in 1995, and one of the first ISPs in the UK, Zen Internet provides a full range of high quality services to the home and business user, from the latest in high speed DSL Broadband Internet access and complete hosting packages to state of the art Web site design and e-commerce solutions. Zen Internet won three awards in the 2006 ISPAs (Internet Service Providers' Association) in the categories of Best Uncontended Service, Best Heavy Business Broadband and Best Business ISP. These followed an ISPA Best Light Business Broadband award in 2005 and the PC Pro Best ISP Broadband awards in 2004 and 2005.
www.zen.co.uk
For further information please contact:
Iain Johnstone/Anna Porter
Zen Internet
Tel: 0845 058 9002
pr@zeninternet.co.uk
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