Level 3 Communications and Amazon Web Services have forged an alliance with the goal of helping enterprises access AWS cloud computing platforms. As an AWS partner, Level 3 will offer Ethernet and virtual private network connections intended to support Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud, Simple Storage Service and Virtual Private Cloud infrastructure, Level 3 said Wednesday. […] More

Siemens and Green Energy Options have collaborated to develop an integrated platform for smart metering system installations at high-rise and multiple dwelling units. The alliance seeks to provide a single communications infrastructure for electric and gas meters, data exchange hubs and home energy monitors, Siemens and GEO said Friday in a joint statement. According to […] More

Level 3 Communications has rolled out a new platform that works to help clients manage and secure voice networks across their organization. Voice Complete is based on session initiation protocol standards and includes options for disaster recovery and emergency 911 services that enterprises can access through an online customer portal, Level 3 said Monday. The platform […] More

Level 3 Communications Inc. and Blue Jeans Network have jointly introduced a fresh cloud-based video collaboration service designed to fulfill customers' communication requirements using various platforms. The video conferencing tool works without human intervention and hardware requirements, Level 3 Communications said Thursday. Bruno Zerbib, Level 3’s vice president of product management, said the partnership with […] More

L-3 Communications‘ MAPPS has refurbished Eskom's nuclear power plant in South Africa and kicked off a second simulator at the site in an effort to help Eskom fulfill validation requirements, Energy Business Review reported Friday. Canadian-based L-3 Marine & Power Systems division completed the two-phase plant model upgrade for Koeberg power station's operator training simulator […] More

Ron Cook has been promoted to the corporate senior vice president ranks at  L-3 Communications. Cook will report to Curtis Brunson, executive vice president of corporate strategy and development, the company announced Monday. He will continue as lead strategist for London operations, a role he has served in since since 2005 with focus on the aerospace, […] More

Level 3 Communications has been selected by composites manufacturer Hexcel Corp. to deliver colocation and Internet Protocol network services to support Hexcel’s international operations. Hexcel produces structural materials for industrial and aerospace clients and wants increased network capacity to support its 5,000-person manufacturing and sales workforce across the globe, Level 3 said Tuesday. Level 3 […] More

Level 3 Communications has won a five-year contract to host Web-based teleconferencing services for agencies and organizations in South Carolina. A goal of the project is to give government employees remote access to their work during events such as emergencies or unsafe weather conditions, Level 3 said Wednesday. The company aims to help users exchange and […] More

Level 3 Communications has agreed to help feed satellite-based Internet for O3b Networks‘ satellite service for emerging markets. The Broomfield, Colo.-based company will provide a North American satellite gateway that will allow O3b to connect to its U.S., Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico clients, Level 3 said Tuesday. According to Chris Schram, EVP of operations […] More

Level 3 Communications has added new voice features and other offerings to the company’s partner program for value-added resellers of the Microsoft Lync enterprise communications platform. Level 3’s Solution Provider Partner Program has more than 20 Microsoft partners which include VARs, managed service providers, hardware and software suppliers and technology consultants, Level 3 said July […] More

An L-3 Communications division has won recompete contract to provide technical services to the U.S. Air Force for a simulation program. The contract has a base period that covers 26 devices used in military exercises that expires in September, L-3 said Monday. L-3’s link simulation and training group holds options to build 50 units for […] More

L-3 Communications‘ national security solutions segment has partnered with a nonprofit professional organization to help the company’s systems engineers earn professional certifications. The International Council on Systems Engineering evaluates and recognizes an individual’s field competency based on multiple criteria such as leadership, experience, accomplishment and education, L-3 said April 30. “INCOSE professional certification designations are the […] More