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Press Release -- February 1st, 2010
Source: Megapath
Tags: MPLS, VoIP

MEGAPATH RECEIVES 2009 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM CUSTOMER INTERACTION SOLUTIONS MAGAZINE

Managed SSL VPN Service Recognized as One of the Most Innovative Solutions for 2009

COSTA MESA, CA, February 1, 2010MegaPath Inc., the leading provider of managed IP data, voice, and security services in North America, today announced that its Managed SSL VPN service has received the 2009 Product of the Year award from Customer Interaction Solutions magazine. This annual award recognizes the best, brightest and most innovative solutions brought to the call and contact center market in 2009.

“The call center industry is growing; as is the number of companies employing home-based agents. Given this trend, businesses require connectivity solutions that provide reliable and consistent access to corporate information from remote locations,” said Beth Tyebjee, SVP of Products and Project Management at MegaPath. “This recognition of our Managed SSL VPN service from Customer Interaction Solutions demonstrates MegaPath’s ability to provide solutions that meet the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce.”

MegaPath’s Managed SSL VPN service provides organizations with a secure and cost-effective solution that offers users clientless, anywhere access. With this service, businesses can control and secure remote access to corporate IT resources, enhancing employee productivity and reducing the risk of lost data. MegaPath tailors its SSL VPN service offerings to meet customer needs with the company’s Corporate Access SSL, Retail Access SSL and Business Continuity SSL services.

“I am pleased to honor MegaPath for its hard work and success. MegaPath’s Managed SSL VPN service has demonstrated excellence in contact center technologies as well as providing ROI for the companies that use them,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “For 12 years, Customer Interaction Solutions magazine has been honoring innovative companies for their contributions in advancing technologies and application refinements.”

MegaPath is consistently recognized for its innovation and industry leadership. In 2009, the Company was recognized for its year-over-year growth by Deloitte with its third consecutive appearance on the Technology Fast 500 list. The Company was also named one of the Top 500 Technology Integrators on the VAR500 and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine. In addition, MegaPath’s Dan Foster appeared on CRN‘s 2009 Channel Chiefs list.

MegaPath’s services continue to receive industry accolades. The Company’s Duetâ„¢ service was recognized as Internet Telephony’s 2008 Product of the Year for the second consecutive year and Unified Communications recognized the company’s Site-to-Site MPLS VPN as its 2008 Product of the Year. In addition, Communications Solutions named MegaPath’s Managed Security Services as a 2008 Product of the Year winner.

MegaPath Contact:
Kristine Gager
Welz & Weisel Communications
(703) 218-3555
kristine@w2comm.com

TMC Contact:
Jan Pierret
TMC
203-852-6800, ext. 228
jpierret@tmcnet.com

About Customer Interaction Solutions
Since 1982, Customer Interaction Solutions (CIS) magazine has been the voice of the call/contact center, CRM and teleservices industries. CIS magazine has helped the industry germinate, grow, mature and prosper, and has served as the leading publication in helping these industries that have had such a positive impact on the world economy to continue to thrive. Through a combination of outstanding and cutting-edge original editorial, industry voices, in-depth lab reviews and the recognition of the innovative leaders in management and technology through our highly valued awards, Customer Interaction Solutions strives to continue to be the publication that holds the quality bar high for the industry. Please visit www.cismag.com for more information.

About TMC
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global integrated media company helping our clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and NGN magazines. TMCnet, TMC’s Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMCnet is read by two million unique visitors each month on average worldwide, according to Webtrends. TMCnet has ranked within the top 3,500 in Quantcast’s Top U.S. sites, placing TMCnet in the nation’s top .03% most visited Web sites. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO (ITEXPO); 4GWE Conference and M2M Evolution (in conjunction with Crossfire Media); Digium|Asterisk World (in conjunction with Digium); and Smart Grid Summit (in conjunction with Intelligent Communication Partners). For more information about TMC, visit http://tmcnet.com/

About MegaPath Inc.
MegaPath is the leading provider of managed IP communications services in North America. MegaPath leverages its wide selection of broadband connectivity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Voice over IP (VoIP) and security technologies to enable businesses to lower costs, increase security and enhance productivity. Businesses of all sizes can easily and securely communicate between their headquarters, branch offices, retail locations, mobile workers, and business partners. To learn more about why 20,000 companies have chosen MegaPath’s managed IP data, voice and security services to improve their business communications, visit www.megapath.com or call 1-877-MegaPath (634-2728).

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