IBBS Commercial services named 2009 Cable.TMCnet.com Product of the Year

Commercial Services Honored for Innovation and Precise Response to Market Demand

Atlanta (January 12, 2010) — Integrated Broadband Services (IBBS), the leading global provider of integrated broadband managed services and solutions,today announced that its Commercial Services product suite has been honored as the winner of the 2009 Cable.TMCnet.com Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC).

Launched in August 2009, IBBS’ Commercial Services suite provides Independent and Multi-Service Operators the resources with which to develop, market, deploy and support advanced business solutions to small-to-medium enterprises. This comprehensive portfolio features best-of-breed business-class high speed data and voice support, premium network monitoring and customer care, as well as a full suite of integrated offerings such as email and collaboration with mobile synch, file storage and backup, managed firewall and VPN.

IBBS VP and General Manager for Commercial Services, Mike Griffith, commented that, “Today’s cable operators have a unique, time-sensitive opportunity to increase revenue by offering their customers a comprehensive package of advanced business-services. IBBS’ Commercial Services offering is a direct response to this development, and is a true “solution” that extends beyond technology into sales, marketing and business development.  We are honored to be recognized by TMC for the quality of our solutions, and look forward to continuing our partnership with cable operators worldwide.”

“Cable.TMCnet.com is pleased to grant a 2009 Product of the Year Award to IBBS for their Commercial Services.  IBBS has proven its commitment to quality and excellence while addressing real needs of cable operators in the marketplace,” said TMC CEO, Rich Tehrani.  “We’re proud to honor their accomplishments in the advancement of the cable technology industry.”

The 1st Annual Cable.TMCnet.com Product of the Year Award winners will be featured on the Cable.TMCnet.com Web site and published in its e-newsletter.  For more information about the 2009 Cable.TMCnet.com Product of the Year Awards or any of the TMC media properties, please visit www.tmcnet.com.

About TMC

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