Hydro Refines Global Supply Chain With Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc. announced that Hydro and Verizon have entered into an agreement under which Verizon will deliver a managed global wide area network with integrated security and remote access solutions, an integrated partner firewall to enable third-party access to select business solutions and full professional service support. Network and security monitoring is offered on a follow-the-sun basis from Verizon's global network and security operations centers in Dortmund, Germany; Singapore; Ashburn, Va. and Sao Paolo. The contract covers the transition of services from the existing provider and three years of operation.