Carbon60 Networks Recognized as a “Major Player” in IDC MarketScape on Canadian Data Centre Operations and Management Market October 6, 2016 IDC MarketScape cites “Carbon60 is on the rise and a firm to watch”. Toronto, Canada, October 6, 2016 – Carbon60 Networks, a leading Managed Cloud Hosting Service provider in Canada, has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Canadian Data Centre Operations and Management 2016 Vendor Assessment (IDC #CA40622416, September 2016). The IDC MarketScape report states that Carbon60’s size provides it a unique, customer-centric approach to supporting clients and its expanding portfolio of application services positions Carbon60 for a larger percentage of spend from customers. “Carbon60 Networks is delighted to be recognized by the IDC MarketScape as a Major Player in the Canadian market which affirms our strategy and the growth trajectory that we are on,” said John Witte, President and CEO, Carbon60 Networks. “Carbon60’s success lies in our commitment to deliver reliable and flexible managed cloud solutions to private and public sector organizations that prefer the highest-level of accountability and service quality.” Carbon60 Networks manages business-critical applications for customers across verticals including financial services, software, media and public sector. Carbon60 builds and manages secure cloud environments in the optimal model for customers using Carbon60’s managed private clouds in Canada or combined with managed Microsoft Azure with multi-cloud scenarios for a fully managed hybrid cloud service. Carbon60’s expertise in managing multi-cloud platforms enables medium to large organizations to outsource their IT infrastructure so they can focus internal resources on core business applications and innovation. About IDC MarketScape: IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360 degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors. About Carbon60 Networks Carbon60 Networks specializes in delivering “end-to-end” managed hosting and cloud computing solutions for public and private sector organizations with business-critical IT workloads. Our secure multi-origin cloud hosting platform, comprehensive technical support services and end-to-end service level guarantees make us the trusted choice for companies that need a managed hosting partner to deliver deep application-level support along with world-class reliability, performance and security. Visit us at Our Website / LinkedIn / Twitter. Media Contacts: Bik Dutta, VP Marketing & Alliances, Carbon60 Networks, 416-272-2554, bik.dutta@carbon60.com John Witte, President & CEO, Carbon60 Networks, 647-293-5999, john.witte@carbon60.com