Masergy's Global Cloud Networking Wins Computing Vendor Excellence Award

DALLAS, TX and LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - Jul 30, 2015) - Masergy Communications Inc., a global leader in managed networking and cloud services, today announced that its Global Cloud Networking solution won for best Networking Infrastructure at the prestigious Networking Computing 's Vendor Excellence Awards. The company's cloud solution was spotlighted above competitive offerings for its ownership and operation of the largest independent global Software Defined Network Platform, delivering innovative services such the recently announced Virtual f(n)™. The Computing Vendor Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements of UK technology service providers leading the field of enterprise IT with innovative products, services and solutions that underpin and drive success in both business and public sector organizations. This year's judges were impressed by Masergy's solutions for its ability to accelerate IT transformation while providing the foundation for an open, automated and programmable network environment. Developed well in advance of competitors, Masergy's SDN Platform delivers the most advanced and flexible network services to customers around the globe. Masergy's networking achievements cited by Computing Magazine include:

• Fully-Integrated SDN - A next-generation platform that delivers the agility and superior performance required for programmable and on-demand network features and deployments.
• Intelligent Service Control - An award-winning feature that enables customers to allocate bandwidth in real-time as business needs dictate.
• Award-winning Cloud f(n) Router - Provides customers with a fully-managed alternative to a premise-based router, by reducing the hardware, software licenses, space and power requirements associated with on premise equipment, in addition to the personnel needed to manage it.

When presenting the award to Masergy, the judging committee said, "Masergy's Software Defined Networking Platform presents the best-in-class elements to help users connect in a secure way as people and business become more geographically dispersed." "More than a decade ago, Masergy envisioned the era of programmable networking, and has been developing unique services that remove the cost, space and expertise needed to reduce network complexities," said Tim Bury, Managing Director EMEA, Masergy. "We are proud that one of Europe's most well-respected IT publications has validated our strong momentum and honored us with the prestigious Vendor Excellence Award." Masergy has offices serving the U.K., France and Benelux region and data centers around the globe. More at www.masergy.com/solutions/global-cloud-networking