SAN CARLOS, Calif.,
Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Comcast Business today announced that Natera, Inc., a leader in
non-invasive genetic testing, has upgraded its Comcast Business
Ethernet services to more efficiently run its portfolio of genetic
tests.
Natera, which helps families identify and manage genetic
diseases, is pioneering next-generation accuracy and reliability
with tests ranging from preimplantation genetic diagnosis for in
vitro fertilization to revolutionary advances in the field of
non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). The company has experienced
dramatic growth over the past 18 months. With this growth came an
increased demand for fast and scalable broadband Internet. Natera
turned to Comcast Business and now has the bandwidth capacity to
operate faster and more efficiently.
"Natera's business of processing genome-scale data requires fast
and reliable Internet access. And when our business grew
exponentially and we needed more bandwidth, Comcast responded
quickly," said Jonathan Sheena,
co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Natera.
Natera upgraded its fiber based connection from 50Mbps to
200Mbps with Comcast Business, so the company has a fast, secure
and scalable Ethernet connection. In addition, Natera recently
expanded to 200Mbps circuits, an increase of nearly 200
percent.
"Scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions are critical for
growing companies in today's digital environment," said
Ted Girdner, Vice President of
Comcast Business for Comcast's California Region. "Natera is
providing critical genetic testing services, and we're pleased to
provide a solution that enhances their ability to offer these
important, next-generation tests to patients."
About Natera
Natera (Nasdaq: NTRA) is a leading
genetic testing company that develops and commercializes
non-invasive methods for analyzing DNA. The mission of the company
is to transform the diagnosis and management of genetic disease. In
pursuit of that mission, Natera operates a CAP-accredited
laboratory certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendments (CLIA) in San Carlos, CA, and it currently offers a
host of proprietary genetic testing services primarily to OB/GYN
physicians and fertility centers, as well as to genetic
laboratories through its cloud-based Constellation™ software
system. Tests include the Spectrum™ pre-implantation genetic test
for embryo selection during IVF; the Anora™ miscarriage test to
understand the genetic causes of a pregnancy loss; the Horizon™
carrier screen to detect inherited mutations; and the Panorama™
non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) to screen for common chromosomal
anomalies in a fetus as early as nine weeks of gestation. Natera is
also applying its unique technologies to develop non-invasive
screening and diagnostic tools for earlier detection and improved
treatment of cancer. These tests have not been cleared or approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
For more information, call 650-249-9090. Follow us on Twitter
@NateraPrenatal and on other social media networks at
http://natera.mediaroom.com/social-media.
About Comcast Business
Comcast Business, a unit of
Comcast Cable, provides advanced communication solutions to help
organizations of all sizes meet their business objectives. Through
a next-generation network that is backed by 24/7 technical support,
Comcast delivers Business Internet, Ethernet, TV and a full
portfolio of Voice services for cost-effective, simplified
communications management.
For more information, call 866-429-3085.
Follow us on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other
social media networks
at http://business.comcast.com/social.
About Comcast Cable:
Comcast Cable is the nation's
largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to
residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides
these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in
technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the
fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video,
communications and home management offerings. Comcast
Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology
company. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
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