Verizon Business Listed in Leaders Quadrant for U.S. Managed and Professional Network Service Providers

Verizon Business Listed in Leaders Quadrant for U.S. Managed and Professional Network Service Providers

Verizon Business has been listed by Gartner Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, in the leaders quadrant of a report entitled “Magic Quadrant for U.S. Managed and Professional Network Service Providers, 1H06.”* The latest Gartner Magic Quadrant examines network service providers that had annual network information technology (IT) service revenue of $200 million or more, directly provide IT management services in support of customer wide-area-networking (WAN) environments, and serve clients throughout the United States, among other key criteria.

A Magic Quadrant listing is significant because Gartner recommends companies use its report to find the right providers to meet their communications requirements. “We believe our position in the Leaders Quadrant of this highly regarded industry evaluation underscores the innovation and investment Verizon Business has made in developing one of the most extensive portfolios of managed and professional networking services,” said Nancy Gofus, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Verizon Business. “Our comprehensive global managed offerings, combined with our leading network management platform IMPACT and a customer-first service delivery model, offer enterprises a complete package.”

According to Gartner, the percentage of large businesses that outsource network management and operation functions will increase from 30 percent in 2006 to 60 percent in 2010. Third-party network management can help businesses enhance service levels, reduce costs and improve network visibility.

Gartner considered a number of criteria in assessing companies for inclusion in the Magic Quadrant. In addition to ability to execute and completeness of vision, Gartner examined network IT services including management, maintenance, development and integration, consulting and expense management.

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