Verizon Business has a deep history of improving
our networks, expanding our expertise and leading the market with innovative
communications solutions. Whether you are moving towards a global IP solution or a
single application like VoIP – we know the way.
| 2007 |
Completes Cybertrust acquisition to become the leading provider of managed security services to business and government customers worldwide
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| 2007 |
Verizon Business' Global IP Network ranks No. 1 as most-connected public internet network for ninth consecutive year
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| 2007 |
Reaches new managed services milestone with more than 250,000 customer servers, routers, and security devices worldwide
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| 2006 |
First major carrier recognized as Cisco Advanced Technology Provider of IP
Telephony Remote Network Operations
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| 2006 |
Verizon Business surpasses 20,000 miles of
ultra long haul network deployment to create the largest ultra long haul footprint
in the U.S.
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| 2006 |
Verizon Communications Inc. completes merger with MCI Inc. to create Verizon Business
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| 2005 |
Acquires NetSec Security Services, a leader in security management for government
and enterprise markets |
| 2005 |
Acquires Totality, an innovator in remote application management services |
| 2005 |
Wins CMP's Most Influential Technology Award in Data Services category |
| 2003 |
Wins Product of the Year from Network Magazine for VoIP product offering (MCI
Advantage) |
| 2003 |
Completes Digex acquisition—a leading provider of enterprise hosting
services |
| 2001 |
First ISP to deploy MPLS globally |
| 2000 |
First to route and switch OC-192 IP network traffic |
| 1998 |
Acquires CompuServe Network Services, the first major commercial online service in the U.S.
and one of the world's largest information and network services companies |
| 1998 |
Acquires UUNET, a global leader in Internet communications solutions for
businesses, online service providers, and telecommunications firms around the world |
| 1996 |
First high-speed frame relay service with port speeds at 6 Mbps, 10 Mbps, and
19.8 Mbps |
| 1995 |
First network that combined Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technologies |
| 1995 |
First integrated service for voice, data, and video transmission over an
ATM network |
| 1994 |
First dedicated multipoint IP VPN designed and installed |
| 1993 |
First deployment of frame relay switches into key financial centers in
Europe, including London, Paris and Frankfurt |
| 1990 |
First long-haul Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) route in the U.S.,
providing higher bandwidth and faster speeds for evolving data services |
