PanTerra Networks Positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service Magic Quadrant

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."

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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.

Contact Information: Contact: Dave Immethun Sr. Director of Marketing PanTerra Networks, Inc. +1 408.457.8941 http://www.panterranetworks.com