Virtela Named 2008 World Communication Award Finalist

Recognized for Excellence in Managed Network Services

DENVER, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtela, the global network solutions
company, today announced it has been named a 2008 World Communication Awards
finalist in the Best Managed Service category. Now in its 10th year, the
World Communication Awards recognize companies and individuals responsible for
the innovations, achievements and outstanding new services that are helping to
build tomorrow's industry.
"The competition for these awards is always tough, and we're honored to be
shortlisted this year," said Steve King, Virtela's president and CEO.
"Virtela's core focus is making managed network services all about the
service, and this honor is a testament to the way we're acting on that vision.
We not only demonstrate industry-leading customer support, but also provide
innovative technology through a unique delivery model, and this recognition
underscores the significance of these assets."
Virtela's managed network services bring an unmatched level of support to
enterprise customers. With Virtela's pioneering hybrid virtual network
operator (VNO) model, multinational companies reap the security, performance
and intelligence benefits of a facilities-based carrier while enjoying the
flexibility, cost benefits and resiliency afforded by the VNO model. This
unique model, coupled with technological innovation, allows Virtela customers
to leverage best-in-class networks to deliver a wide variety of advanced
value-added services, all integrated seamlessly over any existing
infrastructure.
Virtela offers a complete range of managed network services including
MPLS, IP, SSL and broadband VPNs, WAN optimization and acceleration, and a
full complement of integrated security services. Key benefits of Virtela's
managed network services include: -- 24x7 service & support worldwide with
single portal view into all
services
-- End-to-end services in 190+ countries
-- Hundreds of certified network providers
-- 5,000+ access points
-- Broadband VPNs in 100+ countries
-- Multi-provider failover and best-path routing within and between
global regions

Winners of the World Communication Awards will be announced at the gala
dinner, to be held at The London Hilton on Park Lane on November 26, 2008.
About Virtela
Virtela Communications Inc. delivers award-winning network and security
solutions to many of the world's largest and fastest-growing multinational
companies. Currently serving customers across six continents, Virtela's
network reach spans more than 190 countries. Virtela's unique Global Service
Fabric(SM) offers the foundation for delivering critical applications via the
company's acclaimed service methodology, with a services suite that includes
MPLS- and IP-based virtual private networks (VPNs), security services, remote
monitoring and management of WAN/LAN infrastructure, and converged services
(data, video, voice).
Virtela is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with redundant Network
Operations Centers in Mumbai, India and Manila, Philippines. Virtela is a
member of Juniper Networks' (Nasdaq: JNPR) Managed Network Solutions Preferred
Alliance Program. For more information, please call +1 (720) 475-4000 or visit
http://www.virtela.com.
SOURCE Virtela Communications Inc.

Jane Morrissey of Virtela Communications, +1-720-475-4012 (office), or
+1-303-808-7671 (mobile), jmorrissey@virtela.com