FierceWireless Selects ConteXtream as a “Fierce 15” Company
ConteXtream’s Award-Winning Virtualization Solutions Enable Mobile Operators to Optimize Performance, Cost of Content Delivery
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ConteXtream, offering network operators grid networking solutions that radically modernize their networks by virtualizing and globalizing service delivery, today announced that it has been named to the annual FierceWireless “Fierce 15” list, designating it as one of the top wireless companies of the year. FierceWireless editors selected ConteXtream from dozens of companies to be among the 15 most likely to significantly affect the U.S. wireless industry.
FierceWireless editors evaluated hundreds of organizations and found ConteXtream’s creativity and innovation in the marketplace to be characteristic of one of the “fiercest” companies in wireless. FierceWireless, an internationally recognized daily email newsletter reaching more than 78,000 senior wireless industry executives, provides executives in over 100 countries with a quick, authoritative briefing on the day's top wireless stories, including new trends and technologies.
“ConteXtream’s technology uses grid computing to dramatically reduce operators' network costs,” said Sue Marek, Editor-in-Chief of FierceWireless. “This will be an important consideration in the future, as operators deploy next-generation networks in response to skyrocketing bandwidth demand for advanced mobile applications and services.”
ConteXtream’s Service Delivery Grid revolutionizes the construction of carrier networks by offering a distributed fabric to which application resources can connect as though they were connected to a large virtual switch. The Service Delivery Grid integrates mobile operators’ access networks with cloud-based service networks to connect users with the content they desire via the most optimal path. This unique approach enables operators to scale and distribute their own services, offer reliable and efficient connectivity to content providers, as well as deliver the best user experience to their subscribers.
“We are thrilled to be acknowledged by FierceWireless as one of its ‘Fierce 15’ wireless companies of 2011,” said Joel Brand, vice president of marketing for ConteXtream. “The award is a testament to the innovative approach and game-changing philosophy ConteXtream is bringing to the wireless service provider market. It is an honor to be recognized by such a well-regarded news outlet.”
The FierceWireless “Fierce 15” celebrates the spirit of being “fierce” – championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. The complete list of winning companies is available on the FierceWireless Web site at http://www.fiercewireless.com.
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About ConteXtream
ConteXtream is a privately held software company delivering the industry’s first cloud-based network virtualization framework that enables network operators to leverage the power of proven virtualization and grid technologies to extract more value and profitability from their broadband networks. The ConteXtream Service Delivery Grid delivers higher network performance at a lower cost per subscriber while enabling operators to customize applications on a per-session, per-subscriber basis for a unique, highly personalized subscriber experience. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., ConteXtream is backed by leading Silicon Valley and global investors including Benhamou Global Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, Norwest Venture Partners and Sofinnova Ventures as well as Comcast Interactive Capital and Verizon Investments. For additional information, please visit www.contextream.com.
CONTACT:
ConteXtream
Joel Brand, +1-408-492-1833 (Media)
joel.brand@contextream.com
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FierceMarkets
Heather Martin, +1-202-824-5043 (Media)
heather@fiercemarkets.com
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