RESTON, Va., June 7 -- Velocita Corp. has selected Cisco Systems Inc. to provide the optical and IP equipment to power Velocita's nationwide network.
    "Velocita is pleased and excited to select the leader in networking as our vendor of choice to light our advanced data network and support our vision of providing the highest value optical network infrastructure and data services nationwide," said Buddy Pickle, CEO of Velocita Corp. "By joining with industry standard bearers such as AT&T, Koch Industries, and now Cisco, we are ensuring that our network will be built to the highest standards for present and future needs, as well as for the rapidly growing demand for value-added services and large amounts of bandwidth."