FECI formed EPIK and recruited McClellan to lead the effort. We have successfully recruited a team that represents all sectors of the telecom business and all the major players in the industry. The company's future will be based on its resourcefulness, creativity, reach and ability to provision circuits quickly. To achieve this, EPIK has sought out the latest optical networking technology, utilizing high-performance solutions from Nortel Networks. This provides EPIK with exciting growth opportunities.
NAPs are the physical interconnection points for aggregating global Internet traffic.
All Internet traffic from Latin America or the Southeastern part of the U.S. had to be routed through the NAP in the Northeast. Not only does this improve EPIK's marketing position in the region, but it also is expected to form the base of a high-tech business cluster in the area. Finzi says the area may become known as the Internet Coast, much as California has Silicon Valley. The next steps for EPIK likely will be in the Internet services arena, moving up the value chain.