Rothstein Kass

Challenge

Rothstein Kass was moving its headquarters facilities and planning to roll out a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) system to all of its offices across the U.S. The company looked for a provider to help simplify IT management and standardize equipment across its multiple locations while delivering multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) service with the quality and reliability required for current and future communications needs.

Solution

Rothstein Kass chose the MPLS-based Qwest iQ Networking® Private Port service for deployment at its seven U.S. offices. In addition, at each Rothstein Kass location, Qwest provided and implemented Cisco® customer premises equipment (CPE) with ongoing Qwest monitoring services.

Benefits and Results:

• With 24/7 needs, network reliability is vital, and the previous provider had as much as four times more downtime than Qwest iQ Networking Private Port service
• Improved network performance has been noticed by users reporting faster speeds
• Ease of provisioning for new users at existing locations and to add new offices to the Qwest network
• Proactive network monitoring and good customer service from Qwest enable Rothstein Kass teams to focus on their core business
• In addition to the direct benefits of Qwest iQ Networking Private Port service, the VoIP solution is driving approximately 40 to 45 percent savings in long-distance charges

Client

Rothstein Kass specializes in technical and professional services, including accounting, consulting, auditing, taxes for public and private companies, hedge funds, private equity funds and family offices.  From a one-room office in 1959 when the company was formed, Rothstein Kass has expanded across the U.S. to locations in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, and Texas and offshore to the Cayman Islands. Expanding its facilities and continually improving its technological capabilities are key to Rothstein Kass’ ongoing success.