TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink,
Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced it has been named a "Leader"
in the IDC MarketScape: Canadian Data Centre Operations and
Management Vendor Assessment (Doc #CA40622416, Sept. 30, 2016). The IDC MarketScape measures the
capabilities and offerings of data centre service providers and
their qualifications to meet the current and future needs of
Canadian organizations.
CenturyLink delivers hybrid IT solutions for Canadian companies
through robust platforms of cloud services and managed hosting
combined with four CenturyLink data centres across Canada – two in Toronto, one in Montreal, and one in Vancouver – that are connected with
CenturyLink data centres and cloud nodes around the globe.
CenturyLink's enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure solutions have
been offered in Canada since 2010,
and address data sovereignty requirements for Canadian enterprises
and multi-national corporations seeking to establish a local
presence.
"Being recognized as a Leader in this IDC MarketScape is
continued validation of CenturyLink's commitment to our
Canada-based customers," said Ash
Mathur, regional vice president and country manager for
CenturyLink's Canadian operations. "As a leading global IT services
provider, we are helping a number of Canadian organizations embark
on their hybrid IT journey. We are proud to be named a Leader by
the IDC MarketScape."
As a leading provider of hybrid IT solutions across colocation,
managed hosting, cloud, network and IT services, CenturyLink is
committed to operational excellence in its data centres, and is the
first company to pursue Uptime Institute's M&O
Stamp of Approval at the global portfolio level. Some of
CenturyLink's Canada data centres
have already obtained the M&O Stamp of Approval. Additionally,
the company's Toronto data centre
also has Tier III Facility and Tier III Silver Operational
Sustainability certifications.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis
model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness
of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a
given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring
methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria
that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's
position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear
framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities
and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT
and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The
framework also provides technology buyers with a 360 degree
assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and
prospective vendors.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a
global communications, hosting, cloud and IT services company
enabling millions of customers to transform their businesses and
their lives through innovative technology solutions. CenturyLink
offers network and data systems management, Big Data analytics and
IT consulting, and operates more than 55 data centers in
North America, Europe and Asia. The company provides broadband, voice,
video, data and managed services over a robust 250,000-route-mile
U.S. fiber network and a 300,000-route-mile international transport
network. Visit CenturyLink for more information.
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