Leading Shell Operator Selects MegaPath to Deliver Secure Broadband Network for 100 Retail Locations

MegaPath to Deliver Fully Managed VPN, Security and Internet Services to Support Shell Coolband Initiative

COSTA MESA, CA, November 8, 2007 – MegaPath Inc., the leading provider of managed IP data, voice and security services in North America, today announced Truenorth Management, an operator of 120 Shell locations in Ohio, has purchased the company’s line of fully managed security, VPN and broadband services to support the corporate Shell Coolband initiative.

MegaPath will provide Truenorth with the complete infrastructure to securely support the data communications requirements for approximately 100 locations.  The company’s leading broadband connectivity combined with its fully managed VPN and security services will enable Truenorth to increase employee productivity and reduce communication expenses, while also helping ensure that its critical applications, information and customer transactions are protected.

“As one of the premier Shell operators in Ohio, Truenorth Management needed an authorized infrastructure provider that could address our Shell Coolband requirements, while also supporting our company goals,” said Mary B. Lyden, Vice President of IT at Truenorth Management, LLC.  “Previously, we had a number of issues with our network infrastructure, but MegaPath has been easy to work with and delivers a completely managed approach to ensuring that all of our locations are securely connected and productive.  This will not only save us money on redundant phone lines, but it will also reduce the time required to manage all of our in-store applications.”

Truenorth will use MegaPath to support the monitoring of its point of sale (POS) system and conduct credit card, debit card and fleet card transactions.  MegaPath’s PCI compliant services will provide Truenorth locations with a seamless connection to processors and deliver the confidence that its customers’ confidential credit and debit card information is secure from theft.  With MegaPath, Truenorth can also monitor its store fuel tanks, access in-store DVR security surveillance equipment, and support back office applications, including payroll, email, accounting and human resources.  Users at its retail locations will be able to access the company Intranet to submit time sheets, print pay stubs and access corporate policy documents and forms. 

“The Shell Coolband initiative was created to help operators decrease costs, while increasing security and productivity,” said Jim Cragg, President and Chief Operating Officer at MegaPath.  “Through our line of fully managed phone, Internet and security services, MegaPath enables our customers to focus on their business objectives rather than the infrastructure to support their operations.  As Truenorth Management completes its implementation, they can expect to see significant productivity gains across all of their 100 locations.”

Contacts:

Greg Davis
MegaPath Inc.
(678) 367-4905
greg.davis@megapath.com

Tony Welz
Welz & Weisel Communications
(703) 218-3555
Tony@W2comm.com

About MegaPath Inc.
MegaPath is the leading provider of managed IP communications services in North America.  MegaPath leverages its wide selection of broadband connectivity, Virtual Private Networks, Voice over IP (VoIP) and security technologies to enable businesses to lower costs, increase security and enhance productivity.  Businesses of all sizes can easily and securely communicate between their headquarters, branch offices, retail locations, mobile workers, and business partners.
To learn more about why over 22,000 companies have chosen MegaPath’s managed IP data, voice and security services to improve their business communications, visit www.megapath.com or call 1-877-MegaPath (634-2728).