THE NEXT STEP IN RESILIENT, HIGH-CAPACITY NETWORK CONNECTIVITY WINDSTREAM WAVE SERVICE AUTHOR: CONTACT INFO: DATE:

AGENDA Business Challenges The Trend Today The Solution: Wave Speed. Reliability. Flexibility. Affordability. Wave Configuration Why Windstream Contacts and Resources

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BUSINESS CHALLENGES Increasing requirements for data control, privacy and security must be met Strict budget limitations make network cost efficiencies critical Network reliability issues, service interruptions and fluctuating latency make it difficult to deliver a suitable quality of experience Spikes in demand from bandwidth-intensive applications strain network resources

The trend today ENTERPRISES ARE MOVING TOWARD FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS: Applications are driving rapid growth of bandwidth-intensive network traffic Bandwidth growth rates are high, yet unpredictable, leaving networks under- or overprovisioned Critical data is increasingly spread across multiple remote locations Businesses need predictable latency and real-time data transmission to keep up

The Solution: Windstream Wave Service Move ahead with the Point-to-Point Optical Transport Technology that accommodates the raw bandwidth, transparency and control your applications demand—at a price your business can afford. Faster and more reliable transport Highly secure and transparent with end-to-end service visibility Flexible bandwidth options from 1GB to 100GB More affordable connectivity because of nationwide availability

is Fast Speed Performance Freedom How can the right network improve productivity and give your business a competitive edge? is Fast Speed Windstream’s Wave Service is available for speeds ranging from 1GB to 100GB Performance Get consistent and predictable latency levels for performance-sensitive applications Freedom Give employees the freedom to work quicker by leveraging the speed and power of fiber

is Secure Safe Compliant Private Transparent How are you protecting your company’s network data against fraud and malicious attacks? is Secure Safe Get “inherent” security from a true Layer 1 service provider Compliant Meet increasing requirements for data control and privacy Private Dedicated, private capacity without the inherent risks of public internet Transparent Get full end-to-end service visibility for comprehensive oversight into your networks

is Flexible Customizable Adjustable Managed Accessible Are you unsure about how much bandwidth you will need in the future, but concerned about overprovisioning now? is Flexible Customizable Work with our network experts to design a solution that’s right for you Adjustable As your bandwidth needs expand, your network scales to meet changing demand Managed We’ll partner with you to monitor service and guarantee long-term satisfaction Accessible Nationwide availability in 33 states and the District of Columbia

is Economical Affordable High value Adjustable OPEX not CAPEX How do you achieve a solid return on network investment as your bandwidth demands accelerate? is Economical Affordable Acquire a highly resilient network without consuming your entire business continuity budget due to bandwidth costs High value Wave is less expensive per megabyte than any other managed transport solution Adjustable Pay for the bandwidth you need and adjust it as your traffic levels change OPEX not CAPEX Accommodate increasing bandwidth demands without upfront capital costs

WAVE CONFIGURATION Work with Windstream to design a solution that works the way your business does.

USE CASE Result Customer Challenge Solution Healthcare Network An integrated healthcare network comprised of two hospitals and 28 physicians’ offices Every location built to provide efficient and consistent care A customized solution including Windstream’s Wave Service has: Challenge Finding a fast, secure, flexible and economical network solution is a growing challenge and significant responsibility Growing applications like picture archiving and communications system (PACS) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have to be delivered in a timely manner at the time of care Network speed, reliability issues and fluctuating latency make it difficult to deliver a flexible, yet secure experience Strict budget limitations make spending capital dollars difficult Improved operational efficiency Increased clinician productivity Solution Windstream developed an OPEX solution for delivering high-capacity, low-latency connectivity Windstream’s Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution, connected via our MPLS network, includes Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Virtual LAN Service (VLS) Windstream’s Wave Service drives fast, flexible and reliable transport to key locations All costs are operating expenses (OPEX) with no upfront capital expenditures (CAPEX) Hosted, managed and supported by dedicated, enterprise-class account managers and 24 x 7 support Maintained costs at an affordable price

Why Windstream? When you partner with Windstream, you get differentiated value. Windstream… Helps You Adapt and Lead with Technology Develops Networks Aligned to Business Goals Builds Solutions that Scale to the Size of Your Ambition Invests in Deeply Understanding Your Business Collaborates Effortlessly with Your Teams Innovates Network Infrastructure to Remain Cutting Edge … so you can make the most of business today, and create opportunity for tomorrow.

CONTACTS AND RESOURCES Fast Secure Flexible Affordable Rep Name Rep_email@windstream.com XXX.XXX.XXXX SE Name SE_email@windstream.com Solution Resources: