FierceVoIP Names GENBAND as One of the “Fierce 15” VoIP Companies of 2008
GENBAND Recognized as a Leader of IP Communications
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GENBAND Inc., a market-leading developer of next-generation IP infrastructure solutions, has been named to the annual FierceVoIP “Fierce 15” list, designating it as one of the top IP communications companies of the year. FierceVoIP editors evaluated hundreds of organizations, and found GENBAND to be amongst the “fiercest,” proven by their creativity and innovations in the marketplace.
FierceVoIP, an internationally recognized twice-weekly email newsletter reaching more than 45,000 senior IP communications industry executives, provides readers in over 100 countries with a quick, authoritative briefing on the day’s top VoIP stories, including new trends and technologies.
GENBAND is an innovator of IP technology that enables fixed and mobile operators to transport and route multimedia services over the Internet. The company is recognized as a worldwide market-share leader in IP Gateways by industry analysts Infonetics and Synergy Research. GENBAND’s recent acquisition of NextPoint Networks uniquely positions the company as one of the only equipment vendors in the world with market leading media, session border and security gateway technology.
During the past four calendar years, GENBAND has successfully secured business with more than half of the world’s top 100 network service providers, partnered with seven of the world’s largest telecom equipment manufacturers, extended its global reach to over 80 countries, executed four acquisitions, grown revenues from $5 to $94 million (YE07) and expanded its employee base from 90 to 500.
“We are pleased to be recognized by FierceVoIP, a respected news source in this industry,” said Mehmet Balos, GENBAND’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “The IP communications community counts on FierceVoIP to provide the most up-to-date news along with analysis of major industry trends. As we continue to play a central role in enabling and securing the emerging IP network, it is an honor to be recognized by such a well-regarded news outlet.”
The FierceVoIP “Fierce 15” celebrates the spirit of being “fierce” – championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. The complete list of winning companies is available today on the FierceVoIP Web site at http://www.fiercevoip.com/.
About GENBAND
GENBAND is a leading supplier of next generation IP gateway solutions, session border controllers and fixed mobile convergence security solutions deployed in over half of the world’s 100 largest service providers. These high-performance, high-security gateway platforms are at the center of fixed and mobile networks around the globe, evolving, securing and enhancing communications networks. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, GENBAND has research and development facilities in Brazil, China, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts and Texas, and serves customers in more than 80 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.genband.com.