Liz Claiborne Selects Verizon Business for Global Network Management

Leading Fashion Brand Will Achieve Global Cost Reductions

HONG KONG, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 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 www.lizclaiborneinc.com.
SOURCE Verizon Business

Janet Brumfield, +1-614-723-1060, Janet.brumfield@verizonbusiness.com, or
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of Verizon Business