Zen Broadband at the BUPA Great North Run
02 October 2006: Leading UK ISP (Internet Service Provider), Zen Internet was the chosen provider to connect The BUPA Great North Run this weekend. Multiple high speed broadband connections were put in place for Nova International Ltd (Great Run) at the event in Newcastle on Sunday (1st October).
This essential broadband allowed for the uploading of race times to create an online results service for all the participants. The data recorded through an electronic tag worn by the runners was uploaded from the timing computer so that it was available for all to view on the Web. The connections were also used in the hospitality section of the event to display race data.
The organisers turned to Zen as they needed a reliable provider with a temporary contract and the ISP is now renowned for providing connections at high profile events. Chris Kewin, Nova International Ltd, commented: "
The service from Zen, particularly from the specialist Events Team, has been excellent and the monthly contract has proved a great feature for the type of connectivity we require. The reputation of Zen as a high quality provider is well known in the industry and has been proven to me in every aspect of the service I have received."
About Zen Internet:
Established in 1995, and one of the first ISPs in the UK, Zen Internet provides a full range of high quality services to the business and home user, from the latest in high speed DSL Broadband Internet access and complete hosting packages to state of the art Web site design. Zen Internet won three awards in the 2006 ISPAs (Internet Service Providers' Association) in the categories of Best Uncontended Service, Best Heavy Business Broadband and Best Business ISP. These followed an ISPA Best Light Business Broadband award in 2005 and the PC Pro Best ISP Broadband awards in 2004 and 2005.
www.zen.co.uk
For further information please contact:
Iain Johnstone/Anna Porter
Zen Internet
Tel: 0845 058 9002
pr@zeninternet.co.uk
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