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'''Genuity''' is currently an umbrella brand from [[Monsanto]] to cover its genetically modified products.<ref>{{cite news | title=Agribusiness: Monsanto unveils Genuity branding | date=March 2, 2009 | newspaper=Southeast Farm Press | url=http://southeastfarmpress.com/agribusiness-monsanto-unveils-genuity-branding | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> Previously, the name was used for a web hosting business owned by [[Bechtel]], which was then sold to the [[Internet_Service_Provider|ISP]] business under [[GTE]] in 1997<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/gte-internetworking-to-acquire-genuity | title=GTE INTERNETWORKING TO ACQUIRE GENUITY | publisher=Telecom Paper | date=November 14, 1997 | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> and spun off as an independent company in 2000.<ref>{{citation | url=http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/18833726/gte-internetworking-finds-brand-in-genuity.htm | last=Semilof | first=Margie | date=April 7, 2000 | title=GTE Internetworking Finds Brand In-Genuity | publisher=CRN | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.cnet.com/GTEs-Genuity-files-for-IPO/2100-1033_3-239007.html | title=GTE's Genuity files for IPO | publisher=CNET News | date=April 7, 2000 | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> The assets of the company were acquired by [[Level 3 Communications]] in 2002<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.isp-planet.com/news/2002/lvlt_genu_021129.html | date=November 29, 2002 | title=Level 3 Picks Up Genuity | publisher=ISP Planet, internet.com | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> Level 3 exited the hosting business in 2003.<ref>{{citation | url=http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/18815650/level-3-to-leave-genuity-hosting-business.htm | title=Level 3 To Leave Genuity Hosting Business | date=April 4, 2003 | last=Redman | first=Russell | publisher=CRN | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> |
'''Genuity''' is currently an umbrella brand from [[Monsanto]] to cover its genetically modified products.<ref>{{cite news | title=Agribusiness: Monsanto unveils Genuity branding | date=March 2, 2009 | newspaper=Southeast Farm Press | url=http://southeastfarmpress.com/agribusiness-monsanto-unveils-genuity-branding | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> Previously, the name was used for a web hosting business owned by [[Bechtel]], which was then sold to the [[Internet_Service_Provider|ISP]] business under [[GTE]] in 1997<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/gte-internetworking-to-acquire-genuity | title=GTE INTERNETWORKING TO ACQUIRE GENUITY | publisher=Telecom Paper | date=November 14, 1997 | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> and spun off as an independent company in 2000.<ref>{{citation | url=http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/18833726/gte-internetworking-finds-brand-in-genuity.htm | last=Semilof | first=Margie | date=April 7, 2000 | title=GTE Internetworking Finds Brand In-Genuity | publisher=CRN | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.cnet.com/GTEs-Genuity-files-for-IPO/2100-1033_3-239007.html | title=GTE's Genuity files for IPO | publisher=CNET News | date=April 7, 2000 | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> The assets of the company were acquired by [[Level 3 Communications]] in 2002<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.isp-planet.com/news/2002/lvlt_genu_021129.html | date=November 29, 2002 | title=Level 3 Picks Up Genuity | publisher=ISP Planet, internet.com | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> Level 3 exited the hosting business in 2003.<ref>{{citation | url=http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/18815650/level-3-to-leave-genuity-hosting-business.htm | title=Level 3 To Leave Genuity Hosting Business | date=April 4, 2003 | last=Redman | first=Russell | publisher=CRN | accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref> |
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'''Genuity Finance (Pty) Ltd (“GENUITY”)''', founded in 2006, is a proudly South African company offering funding, risk and advisory services countrywide. “Born into a recession, one may ask the question why another intermediary?” Against the backdrop of market volatility and economic pressure, GENUITY’s mission is to save time and money by optimizing structure, leveraging the supply chain and maximizing service delivery.<ref>{{cite news | title=Genuity Finance Launches website | date=March 1, 2012 | url=http://www.genuity.co.za/our-vision/ | accessdate=March 1, 2012}}</ref> Genuity is currently located in Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, SA. |
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[http://www.genuity.co.za www.genuity.co.za] Official website. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.genuity.co.za www.genuity.co.za] |
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* [http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/genuity-inc Los Angeles Times] History of Genuity up until Level 3 acquisition. |
* [http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/genuity-inc Los Angeles Times] History of Genuity up until Level 3 acquisition. |
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Genuity is currently an umbrella brand from Monsanto to cover its genetically modified products.[1] Previously, the name was used for a web hosting business owned by Bechtel, which was then sold to the ISP business under GTE in 1997[2] and spun off as an independent company in 2000.[3][4] The assets of the company were acquired by Level 3 Communications in 2002[5] Level 3 exited the hosting business in 2003.[6]
References
- ^ "Agribusiness: Monsanto unveils Genuity branding". Southeast Farm Press. March 2, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2011.
- ^ "GTE INTERNETWORKING TO ACQUIRE GENUITY". Telecom Paper. November 14, 1997. Retrieved May 27, 2011.
- ^ Semilof, Margie (April 7, 2000), GTE Internetworking Finds Brand In-Genuity, CRN, retrieved May 27, 2011
- ^ "GTE's Genuity files for IPO". CNET News. April 7, 2000. Retrieved May 27, 2011.
- ^ "Level 3 Picks Up Genuity". ISP Planet, internet.com. November 29, 2002. Retrieved May 27, 2011.
- ^ Redman, Russell (April 4, 2003), Level 3 To Leave Genuity Hosting Business, CRN, retrieved May 27, 2011
External links
- www.genuity.com
- Los Angeles Times History of Genuity up until Level 3 acquisition.
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