MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Based
on its recent analysis of the business metro carrier Ethernet
services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Level 3
Communications with the 2015 United States Frost & Sullivan
Award for Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership. Level 3
has established itself as a leading competitor in the business
services market through its delivery of dynamic Ethernet services
and continued expansion of its global Ethernet footprint. Level 3
strengthened its brand in the intensely competitive business metro
carrier Ethernet services market.
"Level 3's market share more than tripled from 3.6% in 2013 to
12.2% in 2014," said Frost & Sullivan industry director Roopa
Honnachari. "In recent years, we have seen the transformation of
Level 3 into a truly global communication services company that
caters to the enterprise, government, content provider, and
wholesale carrier segments."
Ethernet
The 2014 acquisition of tw telecom gave
Level 3 immediate access to an enviable fiber-based metro Ethernet
footprint, which is comprised of more than 21,000 fiber-connected
buildings and advanced network capabilities such as dynamic
bandwidth allocation. Since then, Level 3 launched its
software-defined networking-based Adaptive Network Control
Solutions portfolio, which includes an Ethernet bandwidth on demand
solution, and expanded its Ethernet footprint to nearly 250 markets
globally. Additional expansion is planned for late 2016.
Level 3 also has shown a strong commitment to industry standards
for Carrier Ethernet services, and is an active proponent of the
MEF's mission to accelerate the worldwide adoption and
interoperability of carrier-class Ethernet networks and services
through consistent standards and certification. The company employs
a number of MEF CE Certified Professionals (MEF-CECP) to run its
Ethernet network.
Cloud Connectivity
Level 3 adopted a network-focused
approach to cloud computing and is now well positioned to make the
most of the demand for high-performance private networking for
cloud connectivity. It partners with pure-play cloud providers such
as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, and with carrier
neutral colocation providers to offer private network connectivity
to cloud users. Its Cloud Connect Solutions include multiprotocol
label switching virtual private network (MPLS VPN), Ethernet, and
private line services.
Metro Footprint
Level 3's focus on both a deep metro
footprint and global connectivity means the best of both worlds for
customers. It has been able to better support end-to-end service
level agreements (SLAs) due to a wider on-net footprint across top
metros.
Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company
that has leveraged competitive intelligence to successfully execute
a competitive strategy that results in stronger market share,
competitive brand positioning, and customer satisfaction.
Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices Awards recognize companies
in a variety of regional and global markets for outstanding
achievement in areas such as leadership, technological innovation,
customer service, and product development. Industry analysts
compare market participants and measure performance through
in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary
research.
About Level 3
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) is a Fortune 500
company that provides local, national and global communications
services to enterprise, government and carrier customers. Level 3's
comprehensive portfolio of secure, managed solutions includes fiber
and infrastructure solutions; IP-based voice and data
communications; wide-area Ethernet services; video and content
distribution; data center and cloud-based solutions. Level 3 serves
customers in more than 500 markets in over 60 countries across a
global services platform anchored by owned fiber networks on three
continents and connected by extensive undersea facilities. For more
information, please visit www.level3.com or get to know us on
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