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Virtela Communications Wins Network Computing Editor's Choice Award

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Virtela Communications, a leader in global managed IP VPN services, has earned the Network Computing Editor's Choice award in a comprehensive review of network-based VPNs. The review, published in the January 22, 2004, edition of Network Computing, recognized Virtela for its attractive global footprint, performance, security, service level agreements, and reporting capabilities, all at the best price. Virtela scored high marks in attributes such as optimized network performance and resiliency, impressive reporting, generous service level agreements, and budget-minded price.

Key Takeaways:

  • Virtela Communications won the Network Computing Editor's Choice award for its global managed IP VPN services, beating MCI and Qwest.
  • The company earned an 'A' score in the review, distinguishing it for providing the most attractive global footprint, performance, security, service level agreements, and reporting capabilities at the best price.
  • Virtela's unique multi-carrier VPN architecture, the Internet Protocol Service Fabric (IPSF(SM)), leverages the world's best regional and global IP networks to deliver network services on demand in over 190 countries.
  • The company's proprietary algorithms dynamically route traffic onto an alternate network in the event of network congestion or failure, ensuring guaranteed end-to-end performance.
  • Virtela offers customized, high-ROI enterprise services, driven by close relationships with customers and partners.
  • The company delivers a comprehensive suite of network, security, and application solutions, including network architecture and security policy consulting, design and implementation, and ongoing proactive monitoring and management.

Statistics:

  • Over 190 countries have access to Virtela's network services.
  • 35 countries have Virtela customers with locations in more than one country.
  • Virtela's services suite includes IP-based virtual private networks (VPNs), security services, TV-quality videoconferencing, and business-class enterprise voice services.
  • The company's free network assessment is available until March 31, 2004, for qualified customers.
  • Virtela has received funding from investors including Norwest Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Palomar Ventures, Symantec Corp., and Juniper Networks.

Sources:

  • "Virtela Earns Editor's Choice Award for Global VPN Services" (Network Computing, January 22, 2004)
  • Virtela Communications Inc. (Press Release, January 28, 2004)

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