b'PRINT MATERIALSCASE STUDYTempus TechnologiesLandscapeIn 1987, Tempus Technologies, Inc. opened its headquarter operations in Auburn. As a provider of secure electronic payment technology, its services relied entirely on the Internet. While Tempus Technologies had managed with standard business Internet services from a large national provider, it was becoming evident that would no longer sustain the company as more commerce moved online. They needed more bandwidth, a reliable connection, greater tech support and more affordable pricing. Bottom line: AES was exactly the solutionThe companys future growth was dependent on its ability to find an Internet Tempus Technologies needed.supplier that could provide high-quality Internet at a reasonable rate.With a fiber optic network,Key ChallengesAES was able to provide theTempus Technologies was challenged with unreliable Internet. Even a minute reliable bandwidth that Tempusservice interruption or delay could threaten the companys ability to service its customer base. Additionally, with e-commerce becoming more sophisticated, Technologies needednowTempus Technologies President Jason Sweitzer knew he would need a and in the future. custom solution to fully address the companys ever-changing needs.We live and die by bandwidth, explains Sweitzer. We needed reliable bandwidth that was available for a fair price. On top of that, we didnt want to go with such a large provider that it would be difficult to get personalized, responsive service. SolutionAES was exactly the solution Tempus Technologies needed. With a fiber optic network, AES was able to provide the reliable bandwidth that Tempus Technologies needednow and in the future.Before AES, we were getting close to the point where we would need to leave Auburn if we couldnt find the right Internet partner, says Sweitzer. I was an advocate for AES even before it formed. I knew having a locally-based fiber optic Internet provider would not only benefit our company but others as well.210 S Cedar St, 3rd Floor City Hall / PO Box 506, Auburn, IN 46706Phone: 260.333.0100 Fax:260.920.3354www.auburnessentialservices.netCITY OF AUBURN BRAND GUIDELINES29'