Vanco Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for
Pan-European Network Service Provider 2006 Magic Quadrant

Vanco, the pioneering global Virtual Network Operator (VNO), today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the leader quadrant of the ‘Pan-European Network Service Provider 2006’ Magic Quadrant report.

According to Gartner, “leaders” are vendors who are performing well today, have a clear vision of market direction, and are actively building competencies to sustain their leadership position in the market.

The Gartner Magic Quadrant of pan-European NSPs evaluates providers of fixed corporate network solutions spanning multiple European countries. Gartner research vice president Neil Rickard and research director Scott Morrison positioned 18 carriers and integrators that provide and manage offerings that include data, voice and converged services. Two broad criteria are used:

• Vision - networking service leadership, networking market strategy, long-term funding, and technological innovation in networking and regional 'mindshare' in Europe.
• Ability to execute - coverage (geographic and service portfolio), service quality, client interaction and presence, service pricing and financial viability.

Allen Timpany, Vanco’s founder and chief executive officer, commented, “We consider Vanco’s position in the latest Magic Quadrant a historic moment and a perception changing point in the industry. The VNO model pioneered by Vanco is now seen delivering superior results to most Asset Based Carriers."

“Our asset-light model, commitment to focus on customer service and delivering solutions in line with the changing requirements of multinational enterprises makes us stand apart.”

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