NORCROSS, Ga., March 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EasyLink Services International Corporation ("EasyLink" or "Company") (Nasdaq:ESIC) (www.EasyLink.com), a global provider of cloud-based messaging services and e-commerce solutions, today announced Reed & Barton, a recognized leader in the production of flatware, tableware and serveware, as well as specialty gifts, has signed a multi-year agreement for EasyLink's EDI Managed Services.
EasyLink will provide Reed & Barton with VAN, hosted translation, and proactive traffic services over a fully-redundant global infrastructure. EasyLink's EDI Managed Services will enable Reed & Barton to seamlessly connect with trading partners worldwide, regardless of data formats and communication protocols. Moving to an outsourced model allows Reed & Barton's Information Technology Department to re-allocate EDI resources to other critical projects.
"EasyLink's outsourced B2B services are providing us with exceptional value," said Paul Bartlett, Vice President, Information Technology, Reed & Barton. "EasyLink is an expert in supply chain management and we benefit by working with the company as an extension of our group. We are now able to allocate our valuable technology resources to other business-centric projects, while still having complete visibility into our supply chain."
Kevin Maloney, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at EasyLink noted, "EasyLink's EDI Managed Services allows our customers to leverage our supply chain expertise to onboard partners faster and meet rapidly changing EDI technology requirements while freeing themselves from the cost of maintaining and supporting an internal EDI infrastructure."
About Reed & Barton
Founded in 1824, Reed & Barton is one of the nation's oldest privately-held silversmiths that designs and manufactures high-quality flatware, gifts, and household collectibles. The company's brands include Reed & Barton, Miller Rogaska Crystal by Reed & Barton, The Sheffield Collection, R&B EveryDay, Belleek Fine Parian China, and Aynsley Fine English Bone China. Reed & Barton sells its products in regional specialty shops, jewelry stores, and department stores. For more information, visit www.reedandbarton.com.
About EasyLink Services International Corporation
EasyLink Services International Corporation (EasyLink) (Nasdaq:ESIC), headquartered in Norcross, GA, offers a comprehensive portfolio of "any to any" cloud-based business messaging and transaction services that can bridge the most challenging technology gaps while creating significant cost efficiencies across an organization. From Desktop Fax and Production Messaging to EDI, Managed File Transfer, Document Capture and Management, Secure Messaging and Notifications we help companies drive costs out of their operations. With over two decades of servicing customers around the globe, EasyLink has established a proven track record for providing effective, reliable and secure communications. For more information on EasyLink, visit www.easylink.com.
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