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.
Media Contact:
Jane Morrissey
Virtela
720.475.4012 (office)
303.808.7671 (mobile)
jmorrissey@virtela.com