Press Room

30 Nov 2007

NTT Com Wins World Communications Awards 2007 for Best Managed Service

TOKYO, JAPAN - NTT Communications (NTT Com) was presented the top honor for Best Managed Serviceat the annual World Communication Awards in London on November 28, 2007.

As the first Asian carrier to earn this coveted award, NTT Com topped other shortlist companies including Orange Business Service, BT, Verizon Business, Vanco, and Easynet.

The World Communication Awards, presented by the influential business media company Terrapinn, recognize outstanding achievements in the telecommunications and IT industries. This year approximately 50 major carriers and vendors were nominated for awards in 14 categories.

According to the statement issued by Terrapinn, "NTT [Com] stands out in this category because in just two years it has built an ICT business service for multinational enterprises. The judges pointed out that customer examples are plentiful, and these confirm their experience of service consistency. 'This entry gives good examples of new services including network acceleration and security integration, which show NTT [Com] is really extending its range of ICT capability,' said one."

The statement also noted, "An interactive facility enables users to communicate instructions to NTT [Com] to modify/add/change specifications. Users can also self-generate tailored reports, follow trouble ticketing progress, and check bills -- current and historical. In addition, there is a 24/7 service performance monitor that can be viewed in real time."

Executive Vice President Osamu Inoue of NTT Com commented, "NTT Com has won WCA awards for Best Global Carrier (2004), Best Customer Care (2005) and now Best Managed Service, which is like winning a Triple Crown in our industry. We are deeply honored to be continually recognized by the prestigious World Communication Awards program. We believe that this award is a testament to the credibility of our services and our continuing commitment to providing world-class, high-quality services."

About NTT Communications (NTT Com)
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) provides information and communications technology (ICT) solutions worldwide with dedicated professionals stationed in 21 countries. Renowned as an IPv6 technology pioneer and managed service expert, NTT Com offers diverse high-quality IP, Web-based, and managed network solutions combining network management, security, ubiquitous, Web portals/engines, and global services. Its world-class Tier 1 Internet backbone and secure closed networks with over 98,000 MPLS ports, combined with the networks of partner companies around the world, connect more than 200 countries. The company earned non-consolidated revenues exceeding one trillion yen (about US$10 billion) in fiscal 2006 ended March 31, 2007. NTT Com started as a long-distance phone company in 1999 after the reorganization of the NTT Group, and is the wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. NTT is listed in Japan, London and New York stock exchanges. Please visit www.ntt.com