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PanTerra Networks Positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service Magic Quadrant
PanTerra's Evaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute
| Source: PanTerra Networks
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2010) - PanTerra Networks (www.panterranetworks.com),
the leading provider of cloud-based Unified Communications Solutions for
small and mid-sized enterprises, announced today it has been positioned by
Gartner, Inc. in the Visionaries Quadrant of the first Magic Quadrant for
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) report.
The Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, North American
report analyzes UCaaS providers on their ability to execute and
completeness of vision, which includes products, services, marketing
strategy and innovation. PanTerra's WorldSmart 4.0, the only fully
cloud-based unified communications platform with a 100% browser-based
client front-end, is focused on lowering Total Cost of Operation (TCO) and
simplifying multi-location business communication complexities. WorldSmart
4.0 delivers a tightly unified communication solution for digital voice,
fax, email, instant messaging, text and presence in addition to complete
group communications services for chat, audio, video and web conferencing,
as well as desktop share. WorldSmart 4.0 is delivered over existing
customer internet connections, further lowering communications costs while
providing maximum flexibility to reach businesses with locations of any
size anywhere in the world.
"We believe the inclusion of PanTerra in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for
Unified Communications as a Service visionary quadrant is a testament to
the focus PanTerra has to deliver the most comprehensive best of breed
unified communication solution tailored for the small and medium
enterprise," said Arthur Chang, President and CEO of PanTerra. "What makes
WorldSmart 4.0 different is its 100% cloud-based storage and deployment
coupled with its 100% browser-based UC client, which drives TCO down,
improves real-time access to information and delivers the highest return on
investment for businesses."
In the "Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, North
America" report, published in December 2009, Gartner analysts Daniel
O'Connell and Bern Elliot state, "Many SMBs believe that UCaaS is the only
viable means of achieving UC functionality given the costs, complexity and
risks of the technology." Daniel O'Connell and Bern Elliot also wrote,
"While some enterprises opt for traditional premises-based solutions,
others take the UCaaS route with the belief that UCaaS specialists can
deliver the services more efficiently than the enterprise can on its own."
About the Magic Quadrant
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permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a
marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's
analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that
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product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant and does not advise
technology users to select only those vendors placed in the Leaders
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any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About PanTerra Networks
PanTerra Networks is a leading provider of cloud-based unified
communications Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for small and medium
sized enterprises. The Company's WorldSmart provides unified communication
for voice, fax, chat, and email with presence, for a variety of business
applications including call centers, multisite, remote employees, high
touch operations, and fast growing companies. WorldSmart also includes web
collaboration for online meetings, desktop sharing and remote desktop
access with a single administration and user interface. WorldSmart tightly
integrates with other business SaaS applications like Salesforce.com
creating additional value. PanTerra's cloud-based services ensure future
proof communications with infinite scaling, lifetime support, and included
updates for subscribers. WorldSmart is co-branded and re-sold exclusively
through service providers, distributors and resellers. The Company is
headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit
http://www.panterranetworks.com or call +1 408.702.2200.