Apache Corporation Selects tw telecom to Build Advanced Business Ethernet Network

HOUSTON, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- tw telecom (NASDAQ: TWTC), a leading provider of managed services, including Business Ethernet, converged and IP VPN solutions for enterprises throughout the U.S. and globally, today announced that Apache Corporation has selected it to provide a fully-meshed, 10Gbps, multipoint Business Ethernet network that will enable the company to quickly, reliably and securely transfer massive data files among its locations in Tulsa Okla., and Houston and Midland, Texas.

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"Apache's oil and gas exploration and production activities rely on data-intensive technology, such as 3-D seismic visualization and advanced modeling programs," said Aaron Merrick, Apache's vice president – information technology. "To manage and share this information, it is critical that we have a data network that offers tremendous bandwidth, reliability and security from a provider that understands cost-effectiveness and customer service. When we evaluated providers against these metrics, tw telecom came out on top."

"Apache is one of the world's top independent oil and gas exploration and production companies," said Darin Cook, vice president and general manager for tw telecom's Houston market. "I'm pleased that tw telecom's data network will help Apache as it continues to employ a range of technologies to continue its record of consistent growth across its global portfolio."

Business Ethernet has emerged as the WAN connectivity method of choice for enterprises that need to share data, bandwidth-intense applications, and network resources between their locations.  tw telecom's multipoint Business Ethernet services allow businesses to take advantage of the same Ethernet technology they use in their Local Area Networks and extend it to both their Wide Area and Metropolitan Area Networks.  tw telecom's Business Ethernet service offers connectivity from 2 Mbps to 10 Gbps, with a class-of-service option that enables customers to prioritize traffic based on their unique needs.

tw telecom connects more commercial buildings to its resilient, fiber network than any other competitive communications provider.  It has the third highest market share of retail Ethernet ports in service and with its own metro fiber networks and one of the ten most interconnected IP backbones in the world, tw telecom has the national capability, robust product portfolio and national/local customer care teams to support mission critical enterprise applications and to deliver the most sought after customer experience in the industry.

About Apache Corporation

Apache Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Canada, Egypt, the United Kingdom North Sea, Australia and Argentina. From time to time, Apache posts announcements, updates and investor information, in addition to copies of all press releases, on its website, www.apachecorp.com.

About tw telecom

tw telecom holdings inc., a unit of tw telecom inc., headquartered in Littleton, Colo., provides managed network services, specializing in Business Ethernet and transport data networking, Internet access, local and long distance voice, VoIP, VPN and security, to enterprise organizations and communications services companies throughout the U.S.  As a leading provider of integrated and converged network solutions, tw telecom delivers customers overall economic value, quality, service, and improved business productivity. Please visit www.twtelecom.com for more information.

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