Virtela Nominated for the 2009 CSIA APEX Awards
Innovation in Network Service Delivery Leads to
Recognition
DENVER, May 26, 2009 - Virtela,
the global network solutions company, today announced it has been
nominated for the 2009 Apex Awards, the prestigious technology
awards recognizing outstanding accomplishments and leadership by
Colorado's advanced technology companies and professionals. The
winners will be announced on June 9, 2009 at the 9th annual Apex
Awards. Since the program's inception in 2000, CSIA's Apex Awards
have expressed well-deserved recognition for the numerous
technology company success stories and technical advancements
produced in Colorado. Presented in six categories for companies and
five categories for professionals, the awards recognize success,
innovation, vision, leadership, excellent customer support and
community contributions.
"Virtela is capitalizing on our original multi-carrier network
innovation to deliver a new paradigm for the industry: Network as a
Service, which applies the on-demand approach to networking and
helps IT become a more strategic part of the business," said
Virtela CEO Steve King. "The Apex Awards recognize the combination
of past achievements, current market success and future vision, and
we're honored to be named a nominee for this award on the basis of
our strong track record in all of these areas."
Virtela leverages hundreds of network infrastructures worldwide
while owning select network assets that ensure optimal performance
and resiliency. Virtela's commitment to Network as a Service (NaaS)
continues to drive the industry forward with fast, secure and
reliable connectivity when, where and how customers demand it.
"Colorado has many success stories, and it's important to
recognize the companies and professionals that drive the Colorado
technology industry," said CSIA President Su Hawk. "Our Apex Awards
provide the industry a once-a-year opportunity to celebrate their
success, and generate awareness around these notable companies,
which include Virtela."
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.
About CSIA:
CSIA is Colorado's Technology Association and works on behalf of
the entire technology industry in Colorado; providing connections,
insight, advocacy, and competitive edge programs and services to
help technology companies succeed and prosper. CSIA is involved in
legislative issues and public policy to ensure this large industry
is represented. CSIA also provides a number of annual programs,
events and connections to support business success.
www.coloradotechnology.org
Media Contact:
Jane Morrissey
Virtela
720.475.4012 (office)
303.808.7671 (mobile)
jmorrissey@virtela.com
Susan Wise
Greenough Communications
(650)646-3268 x11
swise@greenoughcom.com