LONDON, October 21 /PRNewswire/ --
- www.getNetworked.co.uk Offers an Interactive Guide to Purchasing Linksys Wired and Wireless Networking Products
Linksys(R), a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and the leading global manufacturer of broadband, wireless, and networking hardware for home and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) environments, today announced that its wired and wireless home networking products are immediately available from new e-commerce reseller getNetworked.co.uk.
Just launched, getNetworked is an innovative website focusing on consumer broadband applications, home networking and the digital lifestyle. GetNetworked is designed to allow people who have a broadband connection in their home to add multiple devices on to a home network and to better utilise their broadband Internet connection.
At the heart of www.getNetworked.co.uk, users will find Ray, an interactive "wizard," who guides customers through multiple home networking projects. Results are immediate and users can purchase the appropriate Linksys products required to complete the task. Ray can help the customer by providing solutions for:
- Building a broadband home wireless network - Connecting multiple PCs to the home network - Using the network to connect a Games console for interactive gaming - Listening to digital music stored on a PC, played through a home Hi-Fi system - Viewing digital photographs stored on a PC, displayed on a home TV - Sharing printers amongst multiple PCs and PDAs for work or home use
Helpful whitepapers are posted on the website outlining popular digital lifestyle projects, explaining broadband and home networking in easy to understand terms.
The site also features a Live help function, which takes the form of an interactive chat facility that can be started up at virtually any point on the website. The customer can use this to have a real-time chat with a skilled operator to raise any presales questions, or to ask for additional assistance on any aspect of home networking.
Nigel Moulton, marketing director for Util4 says, "We have chosen to only offer Linksys home networking products because they offer the best value, functionality and excellent product support. Linksys products sold at www.getNetworked.co.uk will be managed by Linksys' experienced, free, 24/7 product support team. Direct support from the vendor augments Util4's existing support capability, and provides scale in our existing business."
Robert Auci, director of Sales in EMEA for Linksys said, "getNetworked's innovative 'what you need' wizard and easy to purchase web site now allows customers a facilitated method to determine exactly which products they need for their particular network, either in their home or in their small business. Whether it be for data, home monitoring, gaming, or entertainment networking the getNetworked.co.uk web site helps you understand, find and buy these products with the click of a mouse, saving customers time and money."
Linksys' broad product line includes the world's leading 802.11 Wireless-B and Wireless-G LAN and router solutions, and a new range of multimedia networking devices, ideal for the wireless home. Linksys also offers an extended line of Ethernet and Gigabit switches, network adapters, print servers, network storage, KVM and USB devices.
About GetNetworked
GetNetworked is a division of Util4 Ltd, a privately held UK company focused on broadband innovation. Util4 is a company dedicated to providing solutions to clients requiring innovative technologies, broadband networks, applications or services. Util4 collaborates with Linksys, Inmarsat and Onspeed when combined solutions are needed. For more information, visit the Util4 website at www.Util4.com
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq: CSCO) is the global leader in Wireless and Ethernet networking for both consumer and SOHO users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys offers free of charge product support to its customers. For more information, visit the Linksys web site at www.linksys.com/uk/
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright (C) 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Web site: http://www.Util4.com Web site: http://www.linksys.com http://www.linksys.com/uk http://www.getNetworked.co.uk
Linksys
- www.getNetworked.co.uk Offers an Interactive Guide to Purchasing Linksys Wired and Wireless Networking Products
Linksys(R), a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and the leading global manufacturer of broadband, wireless, and networking hardware for home and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) environments, today announced that its wired and wireless home networking products are immediately available from new e-commerce reseller getNetworked.co.uk.
Just launched, getNetworked is an innovative website focusing on consumer broadband applications, home networking and the digital lifestyle. GetNetworked is designed to allow people who have a broadband connection in their home to add multiple devices on to a home network and to better utilise their broadband Internet connection.
At the heart of www.getNetworked.co.uk, users will find Ray, an interactive "wizard," who guides customers through multiple home networking projects. Results are immediate and users can purchase the appropriate Linksys products required to complete the task. Ray can help the customer by providing solutions for:
- Building a broadband home wireless network - Connecting multiple PCs to the home network - Using the network to connect a Games console for interactive gaming - Listening to digital music stored on a PC, played through a home Hi-Fi system - Viewing digital photographs stored on a PC, displayed on a home TV - Sharing printers amongst multiple PCs and PDAs for work or home use
Helpful whitepapers are posted on the website outlining popular digital lifestyle projects, explaining broadband and home networking in easy to understand terms.
The site also features a Live help function, which takes the form of an interactive chat facility that can be started up at virtually any point on the website. The customer can use this to have a real-time chat with a skilled operator to raise any presales questions, or to ask for additional assistance on any aspect of home networking.
Nigel Moulton, marketing director for Util4 says, "We have chosen to only offer Linksys home networking products because they offer the best value, functionality and excellent product support. Linksys products sold at www.getNetworked.co.uk will be managed by Linksys' experienced, free, 24/7 product support team. Direct support from the vendor augments Util4's existing support capability, and provides scale in our existing business."
Robert Auci, director of Sales in EMEA for Linksys said, "getNetworked's innovative 'what you need' wizard and easy to purchase web site now allows customers a facilitated method to determine exactly which products they need for their particular network, either in their home or in their small business. Whether it be for data, home monitoring, gaming, or entertainment networking the getNetworked.co.uk web site helps you understand, find and buy these products with the click of a mouse, saving customers time and money."
Linksys' broad product line includes the world's leading 802.11 Wireless-B and Wireless-G LAN and router solutions, and a new range of multimedia networking devices, ideal for the wireless home. Linksys also offers an extended line of Ethernet and Gigabit switches, network adapters, print servers, network storage, KVM and USB devices.
About GetNetworked
GetNetworked is a division of Util4 Ltd, a privately held UK company focused on broadband innovation. Util4 is a company dedicated to providing solutions to clients requiring innovative technologies, broadband networks, applications or services. Util4 collaborates with Linksys, Inmarsat and Onspeed when combined solutions are needed. For more information, visit the Util4 website at www.Util4.com
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq: CSCO) is the global leader in Wireless and Ethernet networking for both consumer and SOHO users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys offers free of charge product support to its customers. For more information, visit the Linksys web site at www.linksys.com/uk/
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright (C) 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Web site: http://www.Util4.com Web site: http://www.linksys.com http://www.linksys.com/uk http://www.getNetworked.co.uk
Linksys
