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XO Communications Wins "Leading Lights" Award for Best New Telecom Service
HERNDON, VA, Nov 08, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
XO Communications today announced that it has been honored with the
"Best New Service" award in the Telecom category by Light Reading's
Leading Lights award program for the company's launch of nationwide
100 Gbps network services. Light Reading's reputation for independent
analysis makes the awards the most credible and authoritative awards
program in the communications industry. The award was presented on
November 7 at an awards dinner in New York City following the first
day of Ethernet Expo Americas 2012.
"We are honored to receive this award for our 100 Gbps network
services as it is a testament to our industry-leading network and
commitment to innovative solutions for our customers," said Don
MacNeil, chief marketing officer at XO Communications. "100 Gbps
represents the next evolution of today's transport networks and XO
Communications has taken a leading position in bringing this
technology to market for the benefit of our carrier and enterprise
customers."
The Leading Lights award for Best New Service in the Telecom category
recognizes the company that has deployed a potentially
market-leading, revenue generating service or application that
enhances the use of next-generation communications technology in the
wireline network. XO Communications is the first service provider in
the United States to deploy a nationwide 100 Gbps inter-city fiber
network and offer "native" 100 Gbps network services from
coast-to-coast. The XO network and its 100 Gbps capabilities are
designed to meet the explosive bandwidth demands driven by big data,
cloud services, Internet video, mobility, and new wireless
technologies that are placing strains on the networks of large
enterprises, cable companies, media companies, mobile wireless
service providers, and telecommunications companies.
About XO Communications
XO Communications is a leading nationwide
provider of advanced IP communications, managed network and hosted IT
services for business, large enterprise and wholesale customers.
These customers include more than half of the Fortune 500, in
addition to leading cable, mobile wireless and domestic and
international telecommunications companies. XO offers a superior
customer experience through its innovative data and IP solutions, its
employees' focus on customers and the proven performance of its
advanced network. To learn more about XO Communications, visit
www.xo.com or blog.xo.com. XO Communications is also on Twitter,
YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Chad Couser
XO Communications
T: (703) 547-2746
E: Email Contact
SOURCE: XO Communications
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct id=AF7CDD3894644C57
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