Smilingbits GmbH Selects Level 3 to Enhance Security, Efficiency of Online Customer Portal

Based in Regensburg, Germany, Smilingbits develops individual software systems for enterprises in the multimedia and business sector, and is turning to Level 3 to provide a range of advanced and managed network solutions including dedicated Internet access (DIA), colocation services and protection against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These services will not only provide Smilingbits access to Level 3’s extensive IP network, but will also provide protection to the company’s resources and capabilities.

“It is our top priority to deliver exceptionally secure and efficient high performance software systems to our customers,” said Björn Ohlrich, Senior System Administrator. “With Level 3’s network services, we are now better able to serve our customers by providing them with safe, reliable and 24/7 access to our online customer portal.”

To provide these services, Level 3 will work in collaboration with Prolexic, one of the world’s largest DDoS mitigation providers.

“Level 3’s managed network services are designed to provide companies like Smilingbits with first-rate and secure solutions that protect against network outages and attacks,” said James Heard, regional president of EMEA for Level 3. “Smilingbits GmbH can depend on our services to ensure that their website – a critical element to their business – will be secure and will deliver the performance its customers expect.”

Level 3 provides service over 165,000 intercity, metro and subsea fiber route miles with presence in more than 45 countries, providing a size and depth of connectivity on a broad scale.

For more information on Level 3’s advanced network and service offerings, visit www.level3.com.

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Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) is a premier global provider of IP-based communications services to enterprise, content, government and wholesale customers. Over its reliable, scalable and secure network, Level 3 delivers integrated IP solutions, including converged, data, voice, video and managed solutions to help enable customers’ growth and efficiency. Level 3 operates a unique global services platform anchored by owned fiber networks on three continents in more than 45 countries, connected by extensive undersea facilities. Level 3 services are provided by subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc.  For more information, visit www.level3.com.

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