March 19, 2002 -- SureWest Broadband, a subsidiary of SureWest Communications (Nasdaq: SURW), has announced the opening of Custom Data Services, an advanced data services center at McClellan Business Park.

The high-tech facility features a temperature-controlled network operations center, an uninterruptible power supply, and around-the-clock staff. Other features include 24-hour physical and virtual security, controlled access, immediate fire detection and suppression, and a direct connection to multiple broadband fiber rings. In addition, connections are available to most major backbone providers.

Other services offered by the center include:

- Network management and 24-hour monitoring services, including the configuration and installation of most types of data infrastructure;

- Colocation services, providing reliable, scalable, high-bandwidth Internet access and advanced, high speed communications services;

- Tape backup services, offering applications and equipment compatible with all major computer platforms;

- Data center storage to ensure that data and information from daily operations are protected.

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