Level 3 Announces New Agreement with La Caridad

Level 3 Communications, Inc. LVLT today announced that Grupo La Caridad, the leading poultry producer and poultry genetics research company in Venezuela, has expanded its Level 3 Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) solution to its subsidiary, Avicola la Rosita, headquartered in Maracaibo. As a result, all of Grupo La Caridad's employees – from farms to distribution centers to corporate headquarters – will have access to the company's communications resources. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111004/LA77008LOGO) Level 3's IP VPN solution will continue to facilitate the seamless exchange of large volumes of information through integrated satellite and terrestrial services in 33 locations throughout Venezuela, including Tachira, Aragua, Carabobo, Guarico, Zulia, Monagas, Falcon, Merida, Portuguesa, Cojedes, and Bolivar, among others. Level 3 began supporting Grupo La Caridad more than a decade ago. "Level 3 has shown dedication and commitment implementing its solutions, always meeting all SLAs and enabling us to stay focused on our core business," said Adrian Rivero, systems manager of Grupo La Caridad. "Level 3's IP VPN services simplify the network experience, enabling customers to stay focused on their business See full press release