Virtela Named 2008 World Communication Award Finalist

Recognized for Excellence in Managed Network Services

DENVER, September 10, 2008 - Virtela, the global network solutions company, today announced it has been named a 2008 World Communication Awards finalist in the Best Managed Service category. Now in its 10th year, the World Communication Awards recognize companies and individuals responsible for the innovations, achievements and outstanding new services that are helping to build tomorrow's industry.

"The competition for these awards is always tough, and we're honored to be shortlisted this year," said Steve King, Virtela's president and CEO. "Virtela's core focus is making managed network services all about the service, and this honor is a testament to the way we're acting on that vision. We not only demonstrate industry-leading customer support, but also provide innovative technology through a unique delivery model, and this recognition underscores the significance of these assets."

Virtela's managed network services bring an unmatched level of support to enterprise customers. With Virtela's pioneering hybrid virtual network operator (VNO) model, multinational companies reap the security, performance and intelligence benefits of a facilities-based carrier while enjoying the flexibility, cost benefits and resiliency afforded by the VNO model. This unique model, coupled with technological innovation, allows Virtela customers to leverage best-in-class networks to deliver a wide variety of advanced value-added services, all integrated seamlessly over any existing infrastructure.

Virtela offers a complete range of managed network services including MPLS, IP, SSL and broadband VPNs, WAN optimization and acceleration, and a full complement of integrated security services. Key benefits of Virtela's managed network services include:

  • 24x7 service & support worldwide with single portal view into all services
  • End-to-end services in 190+ countries
  • Hundreds of certified network providers
  • 5,000+ access points
  • Broadband VPNs in 100+ countries
  • Multi-provider failover and best-path routing within and between global regions

Winners of the World Communication Awards will be announced at the gala dinner, to be held at The London Hilton on Park Lane on November 26, 2008.

About Virtela

Virtela, the world's largest independent managed services company, offers award-winning managed services including MPLS and IP-based Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Security, Remote Access, and WAN/LAN Device Monitoring and Management, to some of the most competitive multinational companies in the world. Offering services in 190 countries, Virtela integrates and manages best-of-breed service providers through partnerships with 500+ carriers, to address the unique needs of its customers. Virtela is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with Global Network Operations Centers in Denver, Mumbai, India and Manila, Philippines. For more information, please call +1 (720) 475-4000 or visit www.virtela.net.

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Virtela
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