Terremark Named VMware’s Service Provider of the Year

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terremark Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMRK), a leading global provider of managed IT infrastructure services, today announced it was recognized by VMware with the VMware Service Provider of the Year Award during VMware Partner Exchange 2009. Following a thorough evaluation, VMware selected Terremark as its top service provider because of its innovative product offerings and the successful, cooperative relationship the two companies have forged.

As part of the VMware vCloud Initiative, the two companies have worked together to provide leading-edge utility and cloud computing services to the enterprise and federal markets. Terremark’s suite of virtualized solutions, which leverages the power of VMware technology, have attracted a number of high-quality customers including the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Santander Consumer USA, Inc., Preferred Hotels Group™ and Agora Games.

“We are happy to recognize the great work that Terremark has done throughout the year in growing their virtualization practice, and this is our time to show our appreciation for all that they do,” said Doug Smith, senior director of global channels, VMware. “Terremark has demonstrated excellence in the past year in providing VMware virtualization solutions to customers of all sizes, and we look forward to their continued success in bringing customers the benefits of VMware vSphere 4.”

VMware’s cloud operating system is an integral component of Terremark’s Enterprise Cloud, which provides enterprises a revolutionary managed platform for mission-critical applications and infrastructure. The Enterprise Cloud is powered by an enhanced version of Terremark’s industry-leading Infinistructure® utility computing platform, which combines VMware’s industry-leading virtualization suite with Terremark’s proprietary service management platform. As a partner in the VMware vCloud initiative Terremark is able to leverage the advanced mobility, reliability and broad application support VMware Infrastructure uniquely offers enterprises.

“Considering its impressive group of VMware vCloud partners, being recognized as the top service provider by VMware speaks volumes about the positioning of our virtual offerings in the marketplace and the compelling value these offerings provide to enterprises and government agencies,” said Randy Rowland, General Manager of Terremark’s Hosting Services. “We are thrilled with VMware’s decision to acknowledge our efforts with this award, and we look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship for years to come.”

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