URDORF, Switzerland, August 29 /PRNewswire/ --

- Managed Verizon Private IP Network Will Link 10 Locations Across Three 
Continents

Mikron Technology Group, one of the world's leading providers of 
customer-specific manufacturing and assembly systems, has chosen Verizon 
Business to implement and manage a new communications network to link 
Mikron's offices in Europe, North America and Asia.

The Verizon Private IP network will enable Mikron to securely and
efficiently exchange data and information across its global locations and
also provides a flexible platform to support the company's future
communications needs.

Mikron Technology Group has 1,000 employees in Switzerland, Germany,
Japan and the United States. And the high-quality service Mikron provides to
its global customer base is a key aspect of the company's growth strategy.
Therefore, a secure, reliable network infrastructure to support efficient
internal and external communications is a prerequisite for the company's
continued global success.

Mikron chose Verizon Business after a thorough evaluation of available
solutions.

"Verizon Business was able to offer excellent cost efficiencies and
performance benefits, combined with an understanding and ability to adapt to
our specific needs," explains Daniel Landolt, head of corporate IT, Mikron
Technology Group. "In addition, by effectively outsourcing the management of
our network to Verizon Business, we are able to focus on our own core
business, rather than the day-to-day handling of network issues. This means
we are able to focus all our efforts on our own customers' needs, while
Verizon Business looks after the infrastructure behind the scenes."

Roman Hohl, country manager for Verizon Business Switzerland, said,
"Centralising and facilitating Mikron's business communications will directly
enhance and support the company's worldwide growth strategy. Mikron's
business has grown, thanks to its excellent customer-focused service, and
effective communications is key in supporting this."

About Mikron Technology Group

Mikron Technology Group develops and builds production solutions for
companies that specialize in high-volume manufacturing. Mikron ranks as one
of the world's leading providers of customer-specific manufacturing and
assembly systems. Thanks to its long-standing experience in this field,
Mikron can satisfy the highest standards of precision in a cost-effective
manner. The Group's key customers include companies from the automotive,
medical technology and writing instrument industries. In addition, Mikron
also serves numerous industrial production companies in other segments. For
more information, visit www.mikron.com.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), is a
leading provider of advanced communications and information technology (IT)
solutions to large business and government customers worldwide. Combining
unsurpassed global network reach with advanced communications, security and
other professional service capabilities, Verizon Business delivers innovative
and seamless business solutions to customers around the world. For more
information, visit www.verizonbusiness.com

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